FUNNY PREGNANCY STORIES – Page 4

I regret my decision – Grief after an abortion

A true story as narrated to Emma Odaba by Rahab* (*not her real name) 22-year-old Rahab had an abortion because she wanted to maintain her ‘dignity’; she did not want people to see her pregnant out of wedlock. However, two years later she regrets it, saying that having the abortion was the worst mistake she has…

What next – After your first antenatal clinic?

What happens after that first antenatal clinic visit? How many more times should you attend clinic and when? After the first antenatal clinic Now that some basic tests and investigations have been carried out to determine the state of your pregnancy, it is upon you to heed your care providers’ advice and to monitor the…

Post abortion syndrome

Grace Ojiambo, Executive Director of Crisis Pregnancy Ministries, Nairobi examines Rahab’s feelings about her abortion. RAHAB’S situation has happened to countless couples; when one faces a crisis pregnancy, they are so stressed that they can’t think objectively. At that point, the crisis pregnancy is the Goliath in their lives that they must kill. Usually the…

Virgin pregnant without penetration – Is it possible?

Pregnant without penetration – sounds mythical? Can you get pregnant from being fingered? It surprises many, but yes, it can happen, even to a virgin! In my work I have had rare but occasional cases of ladies claiming be virgins, though pregnant. The question they ask is – how did it happen? Is it possible…. really possible?…

Another girl? I want a boy

Through the advice of a doctor, a couple can improve the chances of conceiving a baby of the sex they desire, explains Dr. Blasio Omuga Determining the sex of the child is an interesting subject. Some may dismiss it as an issue completely beyond their control. In fact there are those who state that a child…

Sex during pregnancy

IF you are pregnant or planning to be you have probably found a lot of information about sex before pregnancy and sex after childbirth. But probably much less about sex during pregnancy. This may be attributed to some cultural tendencies or other factors that seem to dissociate expectant mothers from sexuality. This is a topic…

I am nervous about ultrasound scan

I am nervous about ultrasound scan Is it the same as an X-ray? during which trimester is it safe? Will it harm my baby? When I went for my first ultrasound scan I was very nervous,’ says Nancy Bartilol who is expecting to deliver in October 2006. Every mother has reason to be afraid of…

Can you have Sex during pregnancy?

SOME MEN SAY ••• Oscar: I think pregnant women look really nice, but that’s as far as it goes. I cannot bring myself to imagine having sex with a pregnant woman. I am not married yet, but even if I were and my wife was pregnant, I would wait until after she has delivered. It…

Does your man know how pregnancy will change you?

Dramatic physical and emotional changes your man should expect If your man says to you, ‘I need to take you to the hospital’, because you are vomiting from nausea, it may be because you are not talking enough about how pregnancy will affect you. Does your man really know what lies ahead and how much pregnancy will change…

Multiple births pregnancies

1. Premature/preterm labour or birth Multiple pregnancies often end earlier than single birth pregnancies. The result is that the babies are born before all their organs are fully developed. They usually have low birth weight and on many occasions require aided breathing and feeding. Such babies need additional care after delivery but unless they have…