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JINXED
Clarence’s fear of elevators began on the day she spent close to an hour in a stuck lift. There was a power black out and as the darkness engulfed the small confines of the lift, an enormous fear consumed her entire being. Help did not come soon enough. She must have fainted because she awoke…
Are you ready for a baby?
Janet and Godfrey had been happily married for five years. But in all this time they had not had a child. Parents and friends were starting to worry that there would never be an addition in the family. There was speculation that one of them could be infertile. Many wondered why the couple did not…
HIV positive but I still had a baby
JANE* was delighted that she was finally going to graduate, having spent over 14 years in school some of which were very trying. Being a strong Christian and a leader of the Christian Union, Jane’s main preoccupation was the church, outreach missions, and books on a daily basis. She did not only dream of one…
Nail Care
Pregnancy is a life changing experience. Some of the changes are temporary—yet noticeable. Pregnancy brings all sorts of changes to every part of your body, some permanent, some not. Your nails are not spared. Usually, the change that occurs is for the better, in the fact that they tend to grow stronger and longer. But…
Water… what’s really in it
Must a pregnant woman drink more water than normal? What if she does not? Brenda Wangwe drips a few tips. Well, everybody needs to take water 8-12 glasses of water every day. However, there are times this intake is more crucial—like when one is expectant. During pregnancy, the body goes through many changes, which rely…
Beyond the borders.. 39
Time for‘clueless’ Alicia! This lovely ‘clueless’ actress has never been shy expressing her desire for children. Reports say she is pregnant with her first born expected later this year. Last year, Alicia told the press, I’ve wanted to have a baby since I was 2 – I’m destined to be a mother! She and her…
Am I in a labour? Signs to look out for
Lilian Karanja, a Lamaze instructor at Aga Khan University Hospital discusses labour and how a pregnant woman can be empowered to know when she is due —a bid to avoid the roadside deliveries that expose many a mother to numerous risks. What is labour? This is the process that culminates in the birth of the…
