Abnormal vaginal discharges
Every woman knows that the vagina produces discharge. What most women do not understand is why. For many women, vaginal discharge is a nuisance. It not only makes your inner wear wet and dirty, but may also at times lead to bad odours ā a woman’s worst nightmare. The vagina has an acidic pH which…
Read MoreIs it safe to have a third C-section?
Question: Is it safe to have a third C-section? Response by Doctor ‘P’ The more Caesarian- sections you have, the higher the risk of scarring between the womb, bladder and the surrounding bowel. Although unlikely, it is possible that during C-S, the neighbouring structures can be affected. There is also a small but significant risk…
Read MoreExpressing breast milk
There are only two ways by which milk can be normally released from your breasts: by expressing or by breastfeeding. The action of squeezing milk from a breast is known as expressing breast milk. It can either be manual (by hand) or automated (by an electric pump). Expressing breast milk is an art that you…
Read MoreChildhood Immunization
What is immunization? Immunization, also known as vaccination, works by stimulating the immune system-the natural disease fighting system of the body. A healthy immune system is able to recognise invading bacteria and viruses and produce substances (antibodies) to destroy or disable these invading enemies. Immunization prepares the immune system to fight disease. To immunize against…
Read MoreFOLIC ACID
Dr. Edmond Barasa advises that folic acid is important for all women of childbearing age, not just those who are pregnant. Studies have shown that women who get 0.4 milligrams of folic acid daily prior to conception or during early pregnancy reduce the risks of their babies being born with serious neural tube defects by…
Read MoreKeeping danger away!
Bedroom Many accidents that occur in the bedroom can be avoided. The majority involve poisoning, falls and fires. TheĀ following tips can be useful: Keep all poisons away from the reach of children. Poisons in the bedroom include medication, cleaning agents and personal care-products. Children are inquisitive and can ingest personal care-products by accident. All medication…
Read MoreHave you heard of Rotavirus
This is a question Sheila, mother of two year old Jeremy would give a big nod to. Two years ago, during a routineĀ visit to the clinic with Jeremy, the nurse had introduced Sheila to the Rotavirus vaccine via a disease information leaflet and a brief explanation on the need to come for the next visit…
Read MorePeriods during pregnancy? Hereās why
Spotting or bleeding? It is possible for a woman to experience what appears to be āperiodsā during pregnancy. This is abnormal bleeding. It can either be spotting or vaginal bleeding. The difference between the two is the quantity of blood that is released. Spotting does not warrant a sanitary pad as the bleeding is slight,…
Read MoreInverted Nipple
To many, talking of inverted nipples is an unheard of phenomenon. You may want to ask ‘how can a nipple be inverted?’ while some are contemplating how nipples can be inverted, others are wondering whether their nipples are inverted or not. Below is the story of Carol Gitonga who has had a difficult time breastfeeding…
Read MoreGym work outs?
Suckle the baby first I got an email from one avid reader of this column, a lady client I have known for a very long time. Esther has been an enthusiastic and ardent gym member before her pregnancy. Now that she has delivered.. a beautiful baby girl, she craves going back to the gym and…
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