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Looking Beyond the Pain
Carol Gatehouse-Gehrmann had her baby aged 32. Her dream was to become a mother at 30, but this was not to happen as her husband passed on. She tells her story to Elizabeth Ombati. I had always wanted to have a baby at 30. This lifelong desire was thwarted when my first husband. Gatehouse, passed…
Vital re-adjustments after delivery
For a baby to form in the womb and be carried to term a lot of physical adjustments have to take place. Come the baby, even more changes are experienced, before your body starts to work towards returning to its original self. Now, this does not occur overnight. It takes about six weeks of discomfort.…
Dear Doctor ‘P’ 29
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/Gynecologist Based at Doctors Plaza, Clinic No 18. Kenyatta National Hospital Dr. Njoki Fernandes Resident Obstetrician/Gynecologist Based at Kenyatta National Hospital Does having a normal…
The perfect birth partner
Labour, is considered by many an ‘out-of-this-world experience. The pain is often inexplicably coupled with the immense desire to do all it takes to meet that wonderful person who has been growing inside of you. That aside, a mother in labor needs support. This she should get from doctors, nurses, midwives, and her loved ones.…
First Word 24
Hey! Why Do We Shout in Anger? Last week I came across an email message that attempts to explain why we raise our voices when angry. I do not know who the author is, but logic is what I found interesting. The message stated as follows (quote): ‘A theology professor was teaching about proverbs 15:1.…
Rejection in Pregnancy
Comment by Grace Ojiambo Executive Director, Crisis Pregnancy Ministries, Nairobi. JUNE’S story may be familiar to some of us. As you read it, you could probably identify with her. Many women who have a crisis pregnancy go through horrifying times during and after the pregnancy which they didn’t really have to go though. Most such…
Going back to shape – with properly-timed exercises – Pilates
Pregnancy and having a baby give your body new challenges – talk of fatigue, body aches, dizzy spells and all. Pilates exercises are a great way to stay fit and well, not only during pregnancy but after delivery as well. What is Pilates? Pilates is a series of exercises that was developed by Joseph Pilates.…