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Taking Care of a HIV-Positive Baby
Pediatric AIDS means AIDS in children. It results from infection of a child with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which develops into full-blown Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV destroys the body’s ability to fight diseases thereby putting the infected person at risk of opportunistic illnesses like tuberculosis, pneumonia, diarrhoea and herpes, which may eventually lead…
Take the young ones out
It’s good for their health A certain friend of mine has sentimental memories of outings with her dad in a bar. Whilst those days bring precious and sacred feelings to her, I cannot say that it is a wholesome way for father and child to spend quality time. At any rate, she mostly sat alone…
‘Baraka’ after 5 years of infertility
Having been without a baby for five years, despite concerted attempts, Vicky and Steve Ogali could barely contain their joy on 4 January 2007 when Vicky finally gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, Nathaniel Baraka. In an interview with Pregnant staff writers Roseline Atieno and Rebecca Njoki, Vicky and Steve share their joy of…
Caring for your baby-the first few days
Your baby must be immunised, against all the immunisable diseases. This baby is over-dressed!’ exclaimed the doctor, when Joyce took her newborn daughter for a check up, a few weeks after delivery. ‘You see,’ explained the doctor,” a baby is simply a small human being, but with same senses as an older child or an adult.…
Baby and Mummy
Baby’s list The sages said: ’A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.’ No doubt, pregnancy and the eventual birth of your baby bring great delight. However, these require much planning as it is easy to forget some essentials for your child’s comfort and your too. That is…
11 Baby hush-hush tips
Soothing your baby can be a nerve-wrecking experience, especially if you are a first time mum. Here are some tried and tested ideas to calm your baby: Attend to your baby as soon as they start crying as this makes the feel safe and loved. If you leave her alone crying, she will feel insecure and confused.…
Keeping your little one safe – Act in time, never sorry later
In recent times, I have become more conscious of babies and their safety. As a result, I have taken notice of what I would refer to as bizarre behaviour by parents and/or guardians. I was seated in a parking lot at the Nakumatt Prestige on Ngong Road when I saw a man driving with his…
What they mean
Going through a court case can be quite taxing emotionally and even financially. The jargon that crisscrosses your ears doesn’t make the situation better. It would help if you got to understand the legal vocabulary in the process of your legal actions, as it would in one way or another help make communication faster. We…
How to stop your baby’s thumb-sucking
Thumb sucking is normal in babies and young children. A natural sucking instinct leads some babies to suck their thumbs during their first few months of life, or even before birth. Babies may also suck their fingers, hands, or items such as pacifiers. They have a natural urge to suck, which usually decreases at the…
Making them ‘hot’ in the heat
It is one of those seasons of the year when it is warmest and it gets us feeling the heat and sweat. The days are characteristically longer than the nights and everyone seems to be in high spirits for outdoors activities. Yes, you may still be working but your children are definitely having time off…
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