Edition Contents
Each Pregnant Magazine edition covers several topics. CLICK titles to read the articles. To choose another edition, scroll to the bottom of this page. Enjoy!

Postnatal depression signs – what to do

By Babylove Network | June 16, 2021

“Postnatal depression is something no one talked to me about, even though I attended all my antenatal clinics at a reputable hospital,” narrates one mum. “I had also heard of baby blues but I thought it meant an irritable baby.”  Within a few weeks, however, all this would change. She reveals, “A few days after…

Your word …37

By Babylove Network | July 30, 2021

Hello, I read the Test-tube Babies article in Issue 36 of Baby Love. It was very enlightening—making me understand how Kenyan Law is going about family issues. Keep more of such coming. Robert W – Nairobi Hi Robert, It’s good to know that the Test-tube Babies article was informative. Watch out for our future BabyLove…

Coping with death of an infant; my baby died aged 3 months

By Babylove Network | July 26, 2021

One of my most difficult tasks after the death of my three-and-a-half-months-old baby was to make my five-year-old daughter, then my only other child, understand where her baby brother had gone to. Death of an infant is traumatising and the questions from young siblings are a daunting task. Unfortunately, virtually a daily one. The other…

Your Word 36

By Babylove Network | July 30, 2021

Send your mail to The Editor, Babylove, P.O. Box 11463 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Or send your sms to: +254 722 624174 E-mail: babylove@integral-media.co.ke Only mail or sms with your name, postal address and day-time telephone number can be published. The identity of the writer may be withheld only if requested in writing. The Editor…

Baby safety outside the house

By Babylove Network | August 3, 2021

Issues 20 and 21 of Pregnant covered your child’s safety in the kitchen, washroom and bathroom. This edition talks about your child’s safety outside the house. For children to grow and develop appropriate social skills, they need to play and associate with peers their own age. Therefore, they need to be encouraged as much as…

Fainting-Is it normal?

By Babylove Network | July 31, 2021

I am convinced that you will not believe me if I told you that it is normal for your child to faint, at least when he is still below the age of 15 years. Medical research has recently proven that over 30 per cent of children worldwide have had a fainting episode. When this happens,…

Baby massage: The touch of love

By Babylove Network | August 4, 2021

Touch is a loving way that both mum and dad can use to bond with their new born. Through touch, a baby becomes confident from the early days. Touching tells a baby that the world is a comfortable place—she needs not be afraid. Massaging o First, ask for baby’s permission before you start the massage.…

Growing Baby – MYTHS ABOUT BABY DELIVERY AND GROWTH

By Babylove Network | July 23, 2021

According to one tribe from Western Province in Kenya, a woman should not look at a cooking pot during the first week after she has delivered. If it is a baby girl stay away from the kitchen for up to three days and if a baby boy keep away for four days. The reason? The…

Celebrating birth 37

By Babylove Network | July 30, 2021

Baby Ariyna Ray Sehmi Parents: Pinky Ghelani and Ray Sehmi Born: 27th September, 2010 Time: 10.00pm Weight: 3-5kgs My Experience… I went to the hospital on hospital on 27th September, 2010.1 really didn’t have any pains but my doctor had alarmed me, that I would not have a normal delivery since I had complications. So,…

Buying a baby cot

By Babylove Network | August 3, 2021

For the first few months, a newborn will spend most of her time sleeping. Considering this, then the first and best reward for the baby especially in early life is a comfortable cot alongside comfortable bedding and a mattress. This enhances a good sleep that will help maintain the baby’s health whilst improving her physical…