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 — a woman’s worst nightmare. The vagina has an acidic pH which…
Read MoreKeeping danger away!
Bedroom Many accidents that occur in the bedroom can be avoided. The majority involve poisoning, falls and fires. The 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 routine 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 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 MoreLiving with epilepsy
Dinah Achieng’ Onyango is epileptic. When she got pregnant, she was worried about her safety and that of her baby. Would her friends and relatives be supportive? She narrates her experience to Rebecca Njoki ‘One night, my mother saw me convulsing and got frightened. She did not want to imagine that I had epilepsy. After…
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 MorePeriods during pregnancy? Here’s why
Spotting or bleeding? It is possible for a woman to experience what appears to be ‘periods’ 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 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 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…
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Send your questions to: pregnant@integral-advisory.com answers are provided jointly by our team of doctors Our Team of Experts Dr. Blasio Omuga Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Based at Doctors’ Plaza, Clinic No. 18. Kenyatta National Hospital Dr. David Kiragu Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Based at KAM Health Services IPS Building, 1st Floor,…
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