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List of articles in this edition
It’s a pregnant world 38
Whenever Mama Watoto was pregnant, everybody around her became pregnant as well. Days and nights, she got many phone calls from family and friends; you would think she was a telephone operator! Mother-in-law called daily to ensure the newborn would be named according to her customary preference. Not satisfied with her calls, she made weekly…
My first test as a nurse
The first time I helped someone deliver away from the hospital environment was when I was in college just after my midwifery course. I had little experience in midwifery; but I had to help a life come safely into the world. I was about to start doing the evening rounds in the delivery room when…
First Word 35
What is your love language and to whom is it directed today? Love is a natural gift – or is it? You either speak it or do it. Sometimes you wish it – from your man and for yourself, absolutely. I am thinking about Gary Chapman’s Five Emotional Love Languages: Words of Affirmation – the…
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.…
Will I be a good mother? Jane Awour ponders
You are going to be a mother!’ Seven little words that change a woman’s world. My boyfriend and I are in a stable relationship but the thought of starting a family had not crossed our minds. Pregnancy came as a surprise to me, especially because I had been using contraceptives. I found out about my…
Nelly Nduta – if only Maasai Mara could talk!
How did you discover you were expectant? I had just come from a business trip when I realised I had missed my periods (which are usually regular) for more than a week. This ultimate indicator was confirmed by tests. Was it planned? Yes When we decided to have a baby, we informed our gynaecologist. He…
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…
