Bring down nausea and avoid harmful bacteria
Simple and handy rules to follow Nausea and vomiting are some of the undesirable effects that come with pregnancy. For many women they are also the first tell-tale signs that conception has occurred. Many parents, especially mothers, suspect long before they are told that a daughter is pregnant, just by observing this ‘small’ clue! Morning…
Read MoreUmbilical Cord
AN ENCOUNTER WITH CORD PROLAPSE SHE seemed just like any other patient when she was brought into the labour ward. I was informed by her minders that hers was a delivery emergency. I welcomed her and immediately requested her to change into a hospital gown as I took her details. She gave her name as…
Read MoreUTERINE FIBROIDS – Every woman’s worry
To understand fibroids, one needs to know a few facts about tumours. A tumour is a swelling of a part of the body. It is caused by an abnormal growth of body tissue, the material out of which body organs are made. In general a tumour does not cause or lead to any inflammation (soreness,…
Read MoreInduced labor – how long does it take? When is it done?
Induced labour is not the same as natural labour. It also differs from augmented labour, advises Dr. David Kiragu. Induced labour does not begin spontaneously (naturally); artificial means initiate it. In most cases, waters will be broken artificially and drugs will be administered by drip to initiate and sustain the process. Augmented or induced labour? Augmentation…
Read MorePost-partum Haemorrhage
In the previous edition of Pregnant, Dr. David Kiragu explained what Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) means, the two categories – Primary and Secondary – and the fact that PPH can lead to maternal death. PPH is largely unpreventable. The majority of patients who get PPH have no history or clinical features that would be predictors of…
Read MoreRejection in Pregnancy
Comment by Grace Ojiambo Executive Director, Crisis Pregnancy Ministries, Nairobi. JUNE’S story may be familiar to some of us. As you read it, you could probably identify with her. Many women who have a crisis pregnancy go through horrifying times during and after the pregnancy which they didn’t really have to go though. Most such…
Read MoreThe Risks of ALCOHOL in pregnancy
FACT SHEET Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is believed to cause complications such as: small body size and weight of newborn, slow physical and cognitive development, small head, limited movement of joints, facial abnormalities, short-sightedness, organ deformities, heart defects, genital malformations, kidney and urinary defects, irritability in infancy, learning disabilities, short attention span and poor…
Read MoreSex during pregnancy. Doctors’ perspectives
Dr. Blasio Omuga SEX in pregnancy is shrouded in a lot of myths. beliefs and taboos. Sex does not have a direct benefit to the woman at this time except for the purposes of cementing her relationship with her partner and as a demonstration of love. Therefore. it should be approached with a lot of care…
Read MoreKeeping your GLOW
PREGNANT women are beautiful, no doubt about it. But in addition to that tell-tale rosy glow (which is actually caused by increased blood flow in your body), pregnancy can also stimulate some less desirable changes in your appearance. You probably expected the weight gain, but did you also know that your skin could become blotchy, prone…
Read MoreExercising tips for your gym workout
Exercise during pregnancy is important because it helps reduce fatigue and manage stress. Exercise works by increasing endurance, and strengthening muscles. It also helps prepare one for the strain of labour. Women who exercise while pregnant have shorter labour with fewer complications. They also tend to recover faster after delivery. Too much exercise—especially of the…
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