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List of articles in this edition
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…
Things you must have in your house
Accidents are unpredictable and we should always be prepared for them. Maureen Ndoge, a Pharmaceutical Technologist at Pharmat Chemist in Westlands, Nairobi, gives some tips on this crucial subject. Drugs Have you ever wished, in the odd hours of the night faced with a sickly child, that you had some pain or fever reliever at…
Failure -‘it happened to me but I have taken it in stride…’
‘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.’…
Well-balanced diet during pregnancy
Ordinarily, women are always watching what they eat and trying hard to balance their portions, all in the name of maintaining a lean body. Not many think of that In terms of keeping healthy, which is bigger than being petite. Nutritionists will tell you that having a good quality of nutrients is the foundation of…
Maternity underwear – where comfort and flattery meet
Your skinny jeans, fitting tops and high-heels are rendered useless as you continue to bulge, because comfort and safety for you and baby now become priority. For the same reason, your underwear follows suit, especially around the fourth or fifth month of your pregnancy when your tummy extends. Underwear that pinches, goes up and flops…
Pregnancy workout routine — be cautious!
Having a pregnancy workout routine is important. Exercise during pregnancy can turn pregnancy into fun and ease baby delivery. However, you need to be careful to do the right pregnancy exercises. Inappropriate exercises during pregnancy can put you and your baby at risk. It is advisable to talk to your doctor before you start working out.…
