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What they mean-Part two
Going through a court case can be challenging. It is even worse when you hardly understand what is going on. Continued from Issue 21. The following are legal terms interpreted for you. Affidavit – This is a sworn statement used mainly to support certain applications and in some instances as evidence in court. Appeal –…
BCG – A Must For All Babies
BCG is a live vaccine against Tuberculosis (TB). BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin. It was named after two doctors who developed and introduced the vaccine in the 1920s. To date it remains the only available vaccination against TB. It is given to infants to help prevent the more serious forms of TB. The BCG Tuberculosis…
Those pressing bottom rash questions now answered
Rashes are inflammations that babies catch, specifically because of a reaction to an element, or if they are going through a development stage. What causes rashes? Developmental spurts such as teething, which causes irritation, can result in a rash; also, baby’s new diet, more so when they he is weaned from breast milk. The acidic…
Celebrating Birth 30
My experience- Peninah Kariuki Labour started on Friday 8th January 2010. Then my husband rushed me to the hospital immediately. At around 8 am on Saturday, the doctor checked on me and I had dilated upto 4 cm. From there on, the doctor and the nurses kept checking on me and at around 9.30 am,…
Celebrating Birth 46
Baby: Jay Kim Mum: Wangu Kimiti Birthday: 20th June 2011 Birth weight 3.3kgs Time: 8 30 a.m My Experience I was three days past my EDD yet no signs of labour had begun to manifest. But on 20th June at around midnight, I felt a sharp pain in my lower abdomen that wouldn’t just go…
Malaria – it starts very small but…
In the dead of the night, we wake up to a familiar yet very annoying buzzing sound. We pull our covers closer to ourselves in an effort to redeem ourselves from this state, andĀ after a while, we drift off to sweet slumber, completely unaware of the covers we hold so tightly. Then, the unwelcome parasite…
To spank or not to
Noni is a two year old bundle of energy. She has perfected the art of cleaning theĀ table with her small rag once the house help clears the table after meals. Her strong hands can now drag a stool, which she climbs on to try stir food cooking on the cooker. Despite her parents’ attempts to…
Fever – what to do with the chills
Fever is not a new word to parents. Most children will get fever at some stage. It remains the biggest cause of hospitalization among children. Fever is defined asĀ a rectal temperature of over 38.0Ā°C. Often, temperature readings taken at other parts of the body are lower. Fever itself is not life-threatening unless it is extremely…
Effective Complementary Feeding
Without a doubt, exclusive breastfeeding provides the best start for your baby as far as the first four to six months of life are concerned. But as the baby grows, she needs more vitamins, more minerals, more proteins, and more carbohydrates! After a while, breast milk is just not enough – and its time to…
Milk – A wholesome food
Milk is one of the most important foods for people of all ages. Many people regard milk as food for children and therefore form an aversion. This is sometimes dictated by our cultural beliefs. Others do not like whole milk due to health complications, like lactose intolerance. There are those who prefer taking milk in…
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