Periods 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 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 MoreFighting Boredom Expectantly
Hobbies would have come in handy for Joanne. Mums and mums-to-be can borrow a few leaves from Joanne’s solutions: 1. Knitting: An art that is easy to learn and keeps one occupied. Also, one can follow through quite easily. You just need to know how to knit and purl: after you get knitting needles, of…
Read MoreBreath Mama!
Motherhood is beautiful. It’s the laughter of little ones, the cuddles at bedtime, and the moments when your child looks up at you as if you are their entire world. These are the images we see celebrated, the stories we often hear. But there’s another side of motherhood—one we don’t talk about enough. It’s the…
Read MoreA Letter to the Single Mother Who Keeps Going
Dear Single Mother, There are nights when the house is quiet and your thoughts are loud — when the only thing that listens is the pillow beneath your tears. You think of the questions your child asks, the ones that pierce your heart because you don’t always have the answers. You’re tired, but you still…
Read MoreConstipation during pregnancy
Are you pregnant and cringing at the thought of visiting a toilet for a long call because you have hard stool? Passing such stool can be a trying and painful experience. You sit there and push with all your mind and might but alas! Nothing comes out and when it does, it is slow, scant…
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 MoreFirst Word 48
The rains are here with us. You want to make sure your umbrella is tucked in your hand bag or at the back seat of your car. You want your trench coat ready for your use and your boots too. Because who wants to get wet when they are not in the shower? Pregnant is…
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…
Read MoreAbout breech presentation and what it represents
What is breech presentation? In normal labour, we expect the head of a foetus to emanate first from the birth canal. Breech presentation refers to when the hind parts (buttocks or feet) present first at the birth canal during labour. The types of breech presentations Extended or footling breech – the legs of the baby present…
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