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Each Pregnant Magazine edition covers several topics. CLICK titles to read the articles. To choose another edition, scroll to the bottom of this page. Enjoy!

Estella: ‘It’s My First Experience!’

By Babylove Network | July 3, 2021

Have you heard of Rotavirus

By Babylove Network | June 30, 2021

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…

Long life with amaranth

By Babylove Network | July 5, 2021

Every expectant mother would like to eat wholesome food because it will have a long term positive effect on the baby and herself. Rebecca Njoki sought Ruth Njeri, a co-director of Incas Health International, on the benefits of amaranth just the right food for every family. Amaranth is a Greek word meaning ‘everlasting’ or ‘living…

Pregwits 30

By Babylove Network | July 10, 2021

Across 2 The premature exit of a foetus from the uterus 6 Relating to one side 8 A substance that neutralizes acid 11 A division of the body of an animal 12 The pouch of skin and soft tissues containing the testicles 13 A philosophical approach to health and well-being involving breathing, relaxation and exercise…

Natural pain relief-Breathing as a labour pain reliever

By Babylove Network | June 27, 2021

Each woman and each medical practitioner has a different story about labour. One thing that, however, remains constant is the labour pain. How you prefer to have your baby matters less; the pain, you will still feel. While some mothers would opt for drugs to relieve themselves of the pain, a good portion of us choose…

10 ways to be baby-ready!

By Babylove Network | July 10, 2021

1. Talk with your doctor in advance 2. Work towards the correct weight 3. Avoid stress – stay positive 4. Sleep well – eight hours 5. Take enough water – eight glasses a day 6. Take your recommended dose of folic acid, calcium and other minerals 7. Get insurance that covers your pregnancy 8. Plan…

Roshikwa- It is

By Babylove Network | June 24, 2021

Farida Hassan narrates about her pregnancy. I feel fat. Despite this, the doctor says I have not added extra weight. This is cause for concern, being this far and not having an extra gram on top of my pre-pregnancy weight. I have to ask the doctor what I can do to rectify the situation since the scan…

Fashionable Kitenge

By Babylove Network | June 30, 2021

We grace this motherly touch with traditional handmade fabrics displaying cuts that have been influenced by other exotic cultures and tailored to bring out the motherliness of the modern African mum. The prints and accessories, again with an African base, have been used to articulate vibrancy and appreciation of colour and diversity. Turn the pages and…

Celebrating Birth 12

By Babylove Network | July 4, 2021

Alice Riziki Happy to finally be ‘mummy’! after two miscarriages see story on page 28 My Experience It was on Sunday, just a normal day for me, did cleaning, cooked, went for shopping and back home. At around midnight I felt some strange pains in my abdominal, I went to the toilet, tried to pee,…

Can you have Sex during pregnancy?

By Babylove Network | June 25, 2021

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…