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List of articles in this edition
Breast cancer and pregnancy
Breast cancer and pregnancy A true moving story of hope and courage, as told Mwanamisi Ali Until 2004, my life was what it is supposed to be — real good. I was happily married to a loving and caring husband, and taking care of our two lovely and healthy children. I married while still…
Rare but dangerous – Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE)
Everything was going according to plan. Helen and her husband could not wait to behold their little miracle of life. She had been rushed to hospital after the doctor confirmed that she was indeed in labour. The pain was almost unbearable but Helen had to persevere in order to see this much awaited gift. In…
Novelty maternity wear
Selecting the most comfortable clothes to wear can be a challenge during pregnancy. And if you are a working pregnant woman, you have to worry even more about looking chic, yet at ease. But it’s not all that difficult to find stylish maternity clothes or trendy maternity clothing. It only needs a little planning and…
My journey’s best moments 18
I have not had morning sickness and my appetite has improved greatly. I also love the baby’s kicks in the womb. What’s bad On the 12th week of my pregnancy, I decided to surprise my husband with a wonderful dinner. I went shopping and did not give much thought as to how I would carry…
I am in labour, where is the pain?
As narrated by a Midwife Lynn walked into the ward at 11am full of fear and anxiety about the so called ‘labor pains’. She had heard from her friends over and over again that it is the worst experience a human being has ever been through. Part of her overbearing anxiety was based on her…
Fighting Boredom Expectantly
What do you do when you find yourself at a place called idle, heavy and out of it? Run? But then you are too heavy. Hide? If only you could but you can barely bend to dry/lotion your feet. Scream? Oh no, you cannot afford to wake those peaceful asleep-at-last toddlers that give you a…
My two-pack experience
I was constantly unwell for some time and consequently went to see a doctor. All tests revealed that I was alright. But I was not. When I finally took a pregnancy test, as the symptoms directed, it was positive. At two months, my doctor advised that I go for a scan as my bump was…
