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List of articles in this edition
Test your wits 35
True or False 1) Cigarettes smoking during pregnancy can affect the child’s future performance. 2) A pregnant woman should mostly feed on hotdogs. 3) During pregnancy you should avoid negative thoughts and actions. 4) After birth, many newborns are tiny, wet creatures when they first emerge. Often, their heads are slightly pointed as a result…
Toughing it out
Roselyn Njoki was thrilled by the news that she was pregnant, not knowing that the months that would follow would be tumultuous; a long, arduous journey. She narrates her experience to Rebecca Njoki. When I discovered that I was pregnant I called everyone I knew and shared the good news. It was thrilling. My joy…
Speak…. on a pregnant note 17
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Finding your Identity
Finding your identity Pregnant. The word conjures varied responses from any woman who finds herself expecting a baby. There are those to whom the word is a delight, music to their ears, prompting them to immediately plan for the nine months ahead. On the other hand, there are those for whom finding out that they…
Men in labour
Can daddy take the heat in the delivery room? some are enthusiastic partners, others nervous and sweating, reluctant watchers. Is fathers presence in the delivery room a good idea? To be or not to be in the delivery room is almost becoming a disrespectful question for many fathers. Every ‘liberalized’ man wants to ensure his…
Jewellery-the Dos and the Don’ts
When you get pregnant, your energy is at the soles of your feet most of the time, which makes you less concerned about your looks. But that need not be the case. Other than make up and great clothes. Jewellery are little pieces whose effect may not seem that significant but can give you a…
Celebrating birth 22
My Experience. DORCAS WAMBUI NJOROGE-KENYANYA The doctor scheduled me for a C-section on Thursday and we checked in on Friday morning and the beds were full at the private wings. We waited a whole 3 hrs for someone to be discharged. I got prepared at around 11.30 and went to theatre around 12.45 pm. I…
Battle with infection
One woman’s ordeal after delivery ‘Mine was a normal delivery but the healing process-excruciating!’ exclaimed Judy, and I could almost feel the pain she underwent. ‘My pregnancy was enjoyable. I was very friendly, no mood swings, no nausea… and no pimples! My appetite was great and I ate healthy foods. As for cravings, sugarcane, boiled…
