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List of articles in this edition
Leafy Cabbage
Cabbage is a common vegetable, one that is easily available in the market, and at a fairly cheap price. This is a plus, for it’s benefits cannot be understated. Before pregnancy, what a woman eats is important for the healthy development of her baby upon conception. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is paramount. A diet that…
Weight training during pregnancy
Your doctor’s approval is vital By William Bondi An Instructor in Arena Health & Fitness Centre For a woman who has not been undertaking any exercise before pregnancy, it may seem that to exercise, especially to weight train while pregnant, is a difficult task. The truth is it is possible, perfectly safe and beneficial, but…
Dear Doctor ‘P’ 29
Send your questions to: pregnant@integral-advisory.com answers are provided jointly by our team of doctors Our Team Of Experts Dr. Blasio Omuga Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences. University of Nairobi Consultant Obstetrician/Gynecologist Based at Doctors Plaza, Clinic No 18. Kenyatta National Hospital Dr. Njoki Fernandes Resident Obstetrician/Gynecologist Based at Kenyatta National Hospital Does having a normal…
Chocolate not really sinful
Quite a number of pregnant women do not touch chocolate during their pregnancy. Their reasons range from ‘I will gain unnecessary weight’ to I do not want to eat junk. We look at chocolate and what it means to a pregnant woman, and how safe it is to keep munching it especially in this month…
Ruptured uterus — it could be avoided
Ruptured uterus — it could be avoided In a busy labour-ward like the one where I work, there is always a lot of activity and no end of drama. The situation can really get out of hand as it happened this particular morning. The staff of a local Council had gone on strike over some…
Mja Mzito fashion 8
ON THIS PAGE: ABOVE: Rose Kagucia wears black and white cotton patterned halter top – Baby on Board . black capri pants ( Model’s own ), brown stud earrings – Art Fundi ABOVE RIGHT: Rose Kagucia wears silver metallic . black skirt – Leroy’s Maternity Wear, silver metallic neckpiece – Art Fundi top BOTTOM LEFT:…
Stretchmarks – Question and Answer
With an expectant Angela Mukiri When was the first time you discovered you had stretch-marks? While I was a teenager, I discovered stretch-marks on my arms and thighs but did not mind them, because they were a shade lighter than my skin tone. There was none on my abdomen. At what stage of pregnancy did…
Speak… on a pregnant note 2
WE want to hear from YOU, because this magazine is for YOU. Send mail to the Editor, Pregnant PO Box 11463-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Only mail with names of the writer, postal address and day-time telephone number will be accepted. The identity of the writer will be withheld only if requested in writing. The Editor reserves…
Fall in love with yourself
Love has been defined variably but for me the all time definition In the Holy Book sums it up quite well. Love is patient, kind, does not envy, does not boast, and is not proud. Love is not rude, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs. Love rejoices in the truth,…
