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Cervical cancer
Signs and Symptoms What is cervical cancer? It is a cancer that affects the cervix, an organ that connects the womb to the vagina. There are two main types of cervical cancer—squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Both can happen during pregnancy. However, they do not affect pregnancy or its outcome. Approximately 80 to 90 per…
I am more sentimental
Peninah Kariuki and her husband had tried to get a baby for five months to no avail. They hang away their expectation boots, to ward off the pressure which threatened to take a toll on their happiness. Then she realised her period had not delayed for five weeks in a row, which prompted her to…
Sexuality transmitted diseases can kill baby and you
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) could be one of the worst nightmares for any expectant woman. One gets STDs through sex, which includes oral and anal, with someone-who is infected. On the physical front, 57Ds could be life-threatening to both you and your baby, especially if they are not detected and treated early Most healthcare providers…
Celebrating birth 20
SALLY NGANGA My due day was supposed to be on 25th Jan but on 19th the pains proved otherwise. I packed the baby’s necessities and the my husband took me to the hospital. The pain has mainly been in lower back, then after 2 hours, my contractions were within 45 minutes. The nurse did a…
Sex talk in pregnancy
The gateway to fun Unless your care provider, gynaecologist or midwife, advises otherwise, it is perfectly fine to stay close and make love throughout the nine-month journey of pregnancy — even up to the day the baby is due. Sex may even be better than ever at this time Lip Service How to stay close…
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…
