Getting ready for vacuum delivery
Many women have had problem-free pregnancies, only for complications to emerge on the last leg of the race-during delivery. Sandra narrates her experience, which saw her first baby unexpectedly delivered by vacuum extraction, and says; ‘I think if you do not know much about vacuum delivery, there is nothing like getting ready for it, as…
Read MoreNow let me live!
The cry of a single first-time mum She is no longer the neighbourhood virgin. She is neither married nor employed. But now she has a baby. She wants no favours, but she wants to live! Will you let her? Why on earth would a man who courted you, seduced you and made you pregnant suddenly…
Read MoreInsomnia during pregnancy -tips to help you
Sometimes getting sleep during pregnancy can be a task. Some women suffer insomnia during pregnancy, due to the resulting discomfort such as backache and leg cramps. These tips will help you sleep comfortably during this time. Whatever the case, however, remember that rest is essential to boost your health as well as that of your baby.…
Read MorePost-natal depression
The signs and how to avoid it What are the signs of post-natal depression? You should be wary of the following combination of signs: An overwhelming feeling of uselessness. You feel unwanted and of no help to anyone including your baby. When your baby does not stop crying despite your concerted efforts, you feel an…
Read MoreSTOP mother to child HIV infection
MILLIONS of children are estimated to die each year around the world, as a result of AIDS-related infections. Most of these children are born of mothers who do not know their HIV status, or mothers who though aware of having HIV, do nothing to protect their babies from infection. Most children born by HIV-positive mothers…
Read MoreBeauty of the BREAST
Bigger breasts and less firmness are some of the eventualities a woman must psychologically prepare herself for once she is pregnant. For most new mothers this is a new experience and there is uncertainty about just how big or slack ones breasts will become. New issues emerge as well: ‘What will I look like and…
Read MoreSpeak… on a pregnant note 4
Magazine Has Filled A Void WE want to hear from YOU, because this magazine is for YOU. Send your mail to: The Editor, Pregnant PO Box 11463-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Email: pregnant@inteqral-advisory.com Only mail with names of the writer, postal address and day-time telephone number will be published. The identity of the writer may be withheld…
Read MoreIf you want to stay away from unsolicited sex
Keep off men’s residences, particularly their bedrooms. Men’s residences Women who find themselves getting raped in a boyfriend’s house usually do not even scream when assaulted because they are embarrassed, since they took themselves there. Later they blame themselves. Caution: If you want to stay away from unsolicited sex, keep off men’s residences, particularly their…
Read MoreBaby from rape – taking the first steps…
Finding That Ray Of Hope In A Time Of Crisis Note: real names of individuals and locations withheld Jacinta had completed her fourth form the year before. Her mother, a school teacher who lived in Muhura, wanted Jacinta to attend computer classes. Since there were no computer schools in Muhura, she requested her younger brother…
Read MoreAre Pregnant Brides the New Fashion?
This is a legacy edition story. True stories of past pregnancies in yester days (or years), as published in Pregnant Magazine. ‘When I first broke the news about Angie’s pregnancy to my mum, she was disappointed that it happened after she had talked to me ‘about these things,’ says Timothy Gathima. THEY walk down the aisle…
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