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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!

Failure -‘it happened to me but I have taken it in stride…’

By Babylove Network | July 7, 2021

‘I can now confirm that there is no form of contraceptive that is 100% safe,’says Mercy Maingi, who got pregnant while using a coil. She shares her experience with Pregnant Staff Writer Emma Odaba SHE had used the coil for one and a half years after getting her last baby when she started feeling sickly.’…

Keeping danger away!

By Babylove Network | June 30, 2021

Bedroom Many accidents that occur in the bedroom can be avoided. The majority involve poisoning, falls and fires. The following tips can be useful: Keep all poisons away from the reach of children. Poisons in the bedroom include medication, cleaning agents and personal care-products. Children are inquisitive and can ingest personal care-products by accident. All medication…

Past that Pain

By Babylove Network | July 4, 2021

Christine Kamau walked Rebecca Njoki through her two early motherhood experiences. One-very depressing. Another-a positive challenge. I was six months pregnant in 2006 when I felt some fluid gush down my thighs. Since it was my first pregnancy,I did not know that something was wrong. I thought it was normal for pregnant women to be…

‘I had childbirth phobia’

By Babylove Network | July 2, 2021

My mother’s advice when I was a teenager made me dead scared about childbirth ‘DURING my teenage years, I remember my mother always telling me that giving birth was the most painful experience any woman could go through. When I look back today, I suppose she used to tell me this to discourage me from…

Exercising tips for your gym workout

By Babylove Network | June 30, 2021

Exercise during pregnancy is important because it helps reduce fatigue and manage stress. Exercise works by increasing endurance, and strengthening muscles. It also helps prepare one for the strain of labour. Women who exercise while pregnant have shorter labour with fewer complications. They also tend to recover faster after delivery. Too much exercise—especially of the…

I feel complete

By Babylove Network | July 5, 2021

Emily Otogo shed tears when she went for her second routine pregnancy scan. Reason? The sight of a small being whose survival substantially depends on her was overwhelming. In her words, being a woman is fulfilling but being a pregnant woman surpasses that. She told Elizabeth Ombati it makes her feel complete and more… ‘My…

Worry Not – You are the man

By Babylove Network | July 5, 2021

A Man’s View Point If you thought only women get worried about pregnancy, halt right there. Bump worries are not just made for the ladies; men too get their fair share of it! FEELINGS of anxiety will always be present in both parties once a woman is declared pregnant. One might ask what a man…

Sheila’s Diary

By Babylove Network | June 28, 2021

JUST ten minutes after giving ‘birth to baby Elliot I was asked to breastfeed him. I succeeded in doing so and it felt so nice that I promised myself to exclusively breastfeed him for six months. One month down the line, I could not stick to my promise; my nipples cracked terribly. After breastfeeding my…

Joy Wanjala’s Surprise Bump!

By Babylove Network | June 16, 2021

Less than one year after her first born twins, TV Entertainment Presenter Joy Wanjala was back for seconds! This throw-back piece takes us back to those joyful days… Twins are definitely bundles of Joy when they come along. But like all good things in life, they call for sacrifice. Imagine the emotions Joy Wanjala went…

Malt drinks – Good for pregnant and lactating mothers

By Babylove Network | July 9, 2021

BY ALICE OJWANG-NDONG Health has taken over the minds of the 21st century generation. The health conscious consumers are now demanding health aligned products and even for the re-branding of the existing ones to fit the health bill. No wonder the health-related products are flying off the shelves. Originally marketed as malt-based breakfast beverages, the…