I regret my decision – Grief after an abortion
A true story as narrated to Emma Odaba by Rahab* (*not her real name)Â 22-year-old Rahab had an abortion because she wanted to maintain her ‘dignity’; she did not want people to see her pregnant out of wedlock. However, two years later she regrets it, saying that having the abortion was the worst mistake she has…
Read MorePost abortion syndrome
Grace Ojiambo, Executive Director of Crisis Pregnancy Ministries, Nairobi examines Rahab’s feelings about her abortion. RAHAB’S situation has happened to countless couples; when one faces a crisis pregnancy, they are so stressed that they can’t think objectively. At that point, the crisis pregnancy is the Goliath in their lives that they must kill. Usually the…
Read MoreWhat next – After your first antenatal clinic?
What happens after that first antenatal clinic visit? How many more times should you attend clinic and when? After the first antenatal clinic Now that some basic tests and investigations have been carried out to determine the state of your pregnancy, it is upon you to heed your care providers’ advice and to monitor the…
Read MoreChances of getting pregnant from precum, no penetration
Is it possible to get pregnant without penetration? Or while you are still a virgin? In my work as an obs-gynae I have had occasional cases of ladies claiming to be still virgins though pregnant. Pregnant virgin questions First we explore various questions and answers on pregnancy in virginity, then go into some details on…
Read MoreHow twins are conceived
Even to those who already have twins, how twins are conceived remains a topic of awe. Excitement, uncertainty and disbelief are common feelings among parents who learn they are expecting twins. It is even more awesome when an ultrasound scan was not done and the existence of the twins is unknown until birth. Some women…
Read MoreCONSTIPATION During Pregnancy
ARE you pregnant and cringing at the thought of visiting a toilet for a long call because you have hard stool? Passing such stool can be a trying and painful experience. You sit there and push with all your mind and might but alas! Nothing comes out and when it does, it is slow, scant…
Read MoreTUBAL LIGATION
Tubal ligation- also called TL, is a permanent method of contraception for women. A woman who does not wish to conceive, can undergo a TL at any age after maturity. It is usually done on both fallopian tubes, and is known as bilateral tubal ligation (or BTL). The fallopian tube refers to either of a…
Read MoreFirst word 5
HI. I cannot quite explain the feeling a new dad gets, when finally his newborn is placed in his arms. Judging by my husband’s reaction when I delivered our first baby several years ago; it must be a very fulfilling moment. But I also know that however exciting it may have been for him, he…
Read MoreMjaMzito Fashion 5
Outdoors will do you good! Just how much greenery have you enjoyed lately? Now that you are pregnant, you probably have heightened senses of smell and touch. The question is: ’Are you smelling and touching the right things?’ Or are you actually choking indoors, with nauseating food, paints and perfumes? It’s time for some green,…
Read MoreMen Speak Frankly
Pregnancy periods are centered around the woman, whether she is a soon to be new mum, or is expecting her second or third baby. The man and father is often times never even an after thought. Yet he is on a journey of his own, as challenging and as impacting as journeys come along…..
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