Forceful pulling of the placenta is not advisable
Delivering your placenta must be done safely THERE are millions of women who deliver babies in hospitals but hear nothing about the placenta, let alone see it. The placenta is delivered naturally after the offspring, a process referred to as a ‘physiological third stage.’ If you come from the rural areas, you must be familiar…
Read MoreFalse labour
According to Dr. Blasio Omuga, an obstetrician, false labour is a condition where a woman has labour pains that may not increase in intensity or frequency, and where labour does not progress. The contractions are weak and irregular and may not cause the cervix to dilate. Labour pains in a natural delivery increase with time…
Read MorePregnant Magazine
The Legacy Edition of Pregnant Magazine features personalities who have been pregnant in the past. The exciting news is that these stories were taken at the time of pregnancy, hence the stories are truly reflective of the feelings and experiences of the mums and dads at the time of expecting a child. Some notable stories…
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Was Adam, then, Eve’s “Midwife?”
To be or not to be present. Should fathers be present at birth of their children? Do they have a role – other than watching? There are varying opinions on the presence of a father in the labour ward during child birth. Should he or should he not witness it? Many mums and dads have no…
Read MoreRaped — what next?
Finding that ray of hope in a time of crisis Once a rape victim is faced with the full reality of what has happened, everything will seem hostile and hopeless. However, there is a ray of hope despite the ordeal. In this article, we suggest some immediate steps that rape victims should take to restore their…
Read MoreWhen you become the “talk of the village”
Like the forbidden fruit in the days of Eden, your pregnancy is likely to elicit huge interest from friends and foe. What therefore do you do when you find yourself, practically or by your own imagination, on the receiving end from the public? Your pregnancy is now the talk of the village. Even if yours is…
Read MorePREPARE your kids for a new baby
‘DAD why is Mummy’s stomach so big?’ is one question you cannot avoid if you have a child and a new baby is on the way. You must have an answer, and it had better be ‘real’ because if it sounds unconvincing the little one will prod you on until you concede, ‘Sweetie, it’s your…
Read MoreFrequently asked questions
What are fibroids and can they affect my baby during pregnancy? What causes a stillbirth? How can I cope with it? Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? When should I stop? Is pap smear a must for a woman? How is it done? What causes high blood pressure during pregnancy? How can I…
Read MoreWanting a baby? Here is your preconception planning guide…
Wanting a baby is the best way to have one… Preconception planning does not always happen; it is not a secret that many couples get a baby not because they had planned for it, but because some ‘accident’ happened. Yet pregnancy is a unique and intriguing experience that a woman will ever go through. A couple…
Read MoreLabour pains — Do you need anaesthesia?
Women who have previously given birth do not ordinarily have good news for those who have never done so. Labour is painful, a different kind of pain. Inexplicable. Josphine Kihi says, ‘There is nothing like labour pain. I cannot describe it. I have never felt that way in my life.’ From these expressions, new mothers…
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