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A sorrow from OTCs
*Rose came to the hospital already in labour. Her contractions were good so we closely monitored her. The foetal heart rate, as checked using a foetal scope, was also good. Her labour was generally progressing well. Her husband was very supportive. He stayed beside her and gently massaged her back cooing words of comfort when…
What to eat when pregnant – first trimester advice
What you eat during your pregnancy defines your pregnancy experience! Nutrition in your pregnancy diet plan should be among top priorities. What to eat during your pregnancy for the health and growth of your baby, is about making the right decisions regarding nutrition in your pregnancy diet plan. Nutritional choice in your diet plan is…
Clamping down on Leg cramps
It is not uncommon to experience leg cramps during pregnancy. A lot of pregnant women suffer from muscle spasms in their legs, with cramping more frequent during the evening. Leg cramps are more common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and happen most often at night. ‘I usually wake up in the middle…
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…
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…
Birth defects
At one time while attending to a mother in labour, I was impressed by the progression of events. Fairly well growing spasms, no signs of emergencies, good dilation as the baby sinks into the cervix, enough energy to push and viola! We are done—only that there is no cry…. Why? Because what we have is…
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…
