Passing your EDD – Should it worry you?
I passed my EDD by nine days. My boyfriend was to be my birth partner but he freaked out on the material day and my mum became my birth partner. My mother arrived when I was being induced and she decided to stay with me. We chatted for a while but when the pain increased,…
Read MoreCoping 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 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 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 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 MoreMORNING-AFTER PILL
A Man’s Goodbye ‘Gift’? ‘In a world of complexities and inflation, one needs to either dress up or have a MAP.’ These were words I overheard in a conversation between two young gentlemen as we travelled in a lift. I was heading to our offices on the second floor and alighted before I could get…
Read MoreDoctor’s Notes on Cord Prolapse
When a patient has this condition, the cord protrudes from the vaginal opening or can be felt by the clinician during vaginal examination. CORD prolapse is an obstetric emergency during pregnancy or labour that highly endangers the life of the baby because of the risk of inadequate supply of oxygen to the foetus. It occurs…
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 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…
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