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By Babylove Network | June 22, 2021

A Japanese proverb says: If a man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty. Yes, tea is an important par of our lives. Visit any Kenyan home; chances are the beverage you will be offered is tea. Commonly known as Chai, tea is made from a mix of milk,…

Daughter’s craving for a sibling calls for a second try at motherhood

By Babylove Network | July 4, 2021

My journey’s best moments When I touch my bump and realize that I am carrying a new life in me. It is exhilarating! What’s bad I feel bloated in the morning; I curb this by drinking plenty of warm water. I also feel dizzy and get headaches when hungry, which means that I have to…

I had false labour

By Babylove Network | June 11, 2021

Scola Wambui Theuri was eight months pregnant in early October 2006 when she started having signs of labour. She talks to Pregnant writer, Emma Odaba. I woke up early as usual on Friday, 6 October to go to work. I was in good spirits and can’t recall feeling any pains. But when I got to…

Is it safe to have a third C-section?

By Babylove Network | June 22, 2021

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…

Esther Wahome’s experience with new baby

By Babylove Network | June 22, 2021

This is a legacy edition story. True stories of past pregnancies in yester days (or years), as published in Pregnant Magazine. The first few days were tough for me and my husband as the baby would be awake for most of the night. We would therefore spend almost the whole night seated waiting for him…

Post – natal depression

By Babylove Network | June 29, 2021

The signs and how to avoid it What are the signs of post-natal depression? You should be wary of the following combination of signs: An overwhelming feeling of uselessness. You feel unwanted and of no help to anyone including your baby. When your baby does not stop crying despite your concerted efforts, you feel an…

SHY MOMENTS 6

By Babylove Network | July 1, 2021

ETERNAL LEAVE As the new debate about a review of employment laws relating to paternity rages on, heated behind-the-scenes chat groups have been having fun in our office, talking about my boss. One of the gags is that if a law granting men paternal leave is enacted, our CEO will be out of the office…

The Coil

By Babylove Network | July 8, 2021

Dr. Blasio Omuga explains how the coil works and why it sometimes fails. A coil, also known as an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD), is a tiny plastic or metal (usually copper) loop that is placed in the uterus, it is inserted into the uterus through the cervical canal, which connects the uterus to the vagina.…

Pain relief in labour

By Babylove Network | June 30, 2021

Labour analgesia was first practiced way back in 1847 when chloroform was used by a Scottish physician called James Simpson. The only problem was that the new mother would wake up three days after the delivery and refuse to believe that she had delivered. Later on, prominent people like Queen Victoria also did experience ‘painless…

First Word 47

By Babylove Network | July 10, 2021

Saying I love You…in colour. From the obvious, red is the colour of blood and a ruby. From philosophic perspectives, besides danger – so you stay away from it, red spells beauty, passion, fire, sacrifice, socialism and communism (in this case togetherness and selflessness). The Chinese and many other cultures make it the face of…

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