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List of articles in this edition
Diary of a first time mum
Sylvia Mugambi graced Pregnant Issue 17 cover together with her twin sister, Connie Mugambi. She was blessed with a baby girl on the 20th of October, 2008. She tells us of her experience as a new mother. My due date was 30th of October. I had made up my mind on having a C-section. In…
The abc of baby language
By speaking to the child and imitating the child’s sounds, a parent not only teaches the child sound patterns, but encourages taking turns, a process necessary for conversation. Studies have shown that babies whose parents spoke to them more often know many more words by age two. Children who are unable to communicate effectively through…
Baby Furniture
We rack our minds budgeting for things that the baby will need. ‘They must get the best possible…’ we sigh as we cross out what they already have. Your baby’s furniture includes cots, strollers, car seats, bouncers, high chairs and bath stations for their comfort and for your convenience. Our highlights this month are high…
Care of the baby’s face and hair
Bathing a newborn is an opportunity for both baby and mother to band and interact through touch. It is alright for the mother to feel a bit nervous, especially if the baby is fussy. Nevertheless, it takes the baby a few baths and once the practice is routine, then he will happily splash the water…
Thrice a mother, different rules always
Motherhood to Coren Giesen is not a new experience as she has had two other children: Cortez Tower, four and Bradley Okuiri, two. She told Pregnant how it is in the house with the arrival of her latest bundle of joy. Flash Back My two sons were born and nursed in the US. They would…
Grapes- For whole body wellness
The old adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ implies that fruits are vital in your diet. The nutritive value of fruits cannot be overstated as a preventive measure to almost every kind of disease. Therefore, for your well-being and that of your little loved ones, consider the grape. There are more than…
Ted, my little go-getter
Raising a child is a beautiful experience. The first days always remain etched in the mother’s mind, for they are magical, with every milestone presenting something new and enchanting. Winfred Ndumi retraces her son’s first steps. TED was not so eager to come to Planet Earth! He had me waiting in the hospital for four…
Celebrating Birth 36
Baby Christian Xavier Crane Parents: Maria Kristina and Zeb Galang Born: 26th July 2010 Time: 7.00am Weight: 2.1kgs My Experience. It was on 26th July, 2010, at 4 pm when I had my first pains. My husband accompanied me to hospital. I had some tests and my labour started. I had a three-hour labour and…
Baby massage: The touch of love
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.…
My little bundle of unexpectations
Last time baby Zuri was recovering from a bout of jaundice, a few days after she had been born. Now she is perfectly healthy to go home, with the instructions that she must sun bathe for about an hour every morning between 10am and 11.30am, when the sun is not too hot. The sun bathing…
