I THOUGHT IT WAS ATTEMPTED RAPE — But I Got Pregnant
Do you believe it when someone tells you she got pregnant from rape? You probably look out for any visible scars, broken limbs and ask the obvious. ‘Why didn’t she go to the police, if it is really true?’ When Marion (real name withheld) narrated her story to Pregnant magazine, there were endless questions for her.…
Read MoreYes, you can be pregnant and fashionable
Pregnancy is a special time in your life; you must spoil yourself with the colourful and well-designed clothes you love most. You need not abandon your favourite colours just because you are pregnant. Wear clothes that fit loosely but do not sport oversize dresses. Remember you are pregnant and beautiful, you are not supposed to…
Read MoreBabies from RAPE
Taking the first steps Rape is one of the cruelest acts a man can exert on a woman. In Nairobi, rapists have come to be known as ‘human beasts.’ Even in its most modest form, rape is severely traumatizing. Adding a baby to the incident is not only harrowing but also very challenging. What exactly is…
Read MoreBeauty is in the mind of the holder
Just how does one get that ‘feel good’ mind-set, about what one wears while pregnant? Are you the tensed-up kind of person who cannot find a moment of joy in your wardrobe, leading you into a seemingly long day of ‘Oh my God, how do I look’? You might be wondering what fashion has to…
Read MoreStepping out… in fashion
HIS ESTEEM WHAT does your man think of what you wear during pregnancy? Do you really know? Being pregnant does not mean you cannot tangle in fashion with your man. After all you are carrying his baby and he sure must be really proud of you! So get him out of the house into a…
Read MoreAbsolutely no stretch marks!
‘Like most women, I was worried about my body during pregnancy – putting on lots of weight and then getting stretch marks. So when I found out I was pregnant I went straight to the pharmacy and bought a bottle of Bio-Oil’. It really was my saviour – I used it throughout and I got…
Read MoreEpilepsy-Is my baby SAFE?
EPILEPSY is a neurological condition that causes a person to have seizures due to a brief mix-up of signals in the brain. There are many causes of epilepsy, which include head injury, meningitis, stroke or a scar on the brain. A person can also get epilepsy without any known cause. Research has shown that Epilepsy…
Read MorePregnancy Food No-Nos
A pregnant mother should always ensure that she eats a healthy meal comprising a variety of nutrients drawn from all the food groups—proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. These foods when taken wholesomely by an expectant mum can be beneficial to her and her unborn baby. Additionally, a pregnant mother must make sure that she avoids all…
Read MoreBe Beautiful – All you need to do is dress up
JUST because you are pregnant does not mean you cannot be smart and look beautiful. Pregnancy causes a lot of changes in your size and lifestyle, as your body adjusts to the life growing inside you. As you approach the second trimester, the bump begins to show—this may be earlier if you are expecting multiple…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Tips
MUMS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES ‘My baby is refusing to breastfeed’ This is a common statement made by first-time mums after a nurse gives them the baby to breastfeed for the first time. Frustrated and confused, they end up crying. First-time mums must be painfully familiar with this scenario. Esther who delivered her second child, baby…
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