Coping with stillbirth
GOING through a stillbirth is not the best of experiences. A mother has been expecting and has willingly carried a pregnancy’ with all its challenges only to end up with a traumatic psychological and physical experience. Many of the cases of stillbirth can be avoided by closely monitoring complicated pregnancies, investigating and managing them effectively.…
Read MoreMANGO PANCAKES WITH HONEY-BUTTER
These pancakes are wonderful for a leisurely brunch as they taste great and can be made ahead of time and then toasted to serve. Pancakes are not only meant for breakfast; you could even try them out with one of your favourite stews for lunch (minus the honey-butter of course). Try them with chicken or…
Read MoreInfertility in Women
The leading cause of infertility in women is obstruction of the fallopian tubes usually arising from infections. This means that the eggs (ova) cannot meet with the sperms, presenting a mechanical basis for infertility. If during a normal delivery the internal genital organs have an infection, this can lead to infection of the fallopian tubes…
Read MorePlanning a Baby Shower
When a mother is expecting a baby, she is lavished with enough attention to last her a lifetime. It is a time when friends, family and colleagues shower her with love. But wait a minute, is the attention directed at the expectant mother or the baby she is carrying? In our society, the arrival of…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure
ONE of the commonest medical conditions that affect pregnant women in our set up today is high blood pressure. About 10% of pregnant women, especially those in their first pregnancy, are affected by elevated blood pressure. What is high blood pressure? This simply means that the blood pressure is elevated above the expected range. When…
Read MorePap Smear
Is it Essential? Dr David Kiragu explains why a Pap smear is necessary for all women of reproductive age. PAP smear is a test performed on women of reproductive age in order to assess their risk of developing cancer of the cervix (the neck of the uterus which opens into the vagina). Why do I…
Read MoreRIGHTS of a pregnant working woman – Part 1
In a series of features aimed at educating employees and their employers on their pregnancy-related rights and obligations, pregnant staff writers and Nairobi advocate Angela Ndambuki explore this complex subject. Like any other employee, a pregnant woman is entitled to all the rights and obligations that accrue to an employee, in addition to the special…
Read MoreWhat to do when a woman delivers unexpectedly
YOU are in a matatu and suddenly the pregnant woman sitting next to you goes into labour. What do you do? Dr David Kiragu gives the run-down of how to handle such or similar situations. The most important measure to prevent maternal death during delivery is the availability of trained medical personnel at the time…
Read MoreInfidelity during pregnancy – Views by Dr. Frank Njenga
Infidelity during pregnancy – why do some men stray, develop cheating tendencies and eventually become unfaithful to their wives when expecting a baby? Pregnant Magazine sought the views of Dr. Frank Njenga, a leading Nairobi-based Psychiatrist. Is infidelity during pregnancy common? The truth of the matter is that some men and women do drift away…
Read MoreFirst Word 8
Hi. One of my greatest challenges as a woman has been choosing the right contraceptive. Like any other woman of child-bearing age, I am sometimes worried that intimacy might lead to unplanned pregnancy. However, there are so many uncertainties about which method of contraception to use; what works and what doesn’t; what is more comfortable,…
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