Edition Contents
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List of articles in this edition
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…
Dear Doctor ‘P’ 22
Send your questions to: pregnant@intecjral-advisory.com Answers are provided jointly by our team of doctors Our Team of Experts Dr. Blassio Omuga Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences. University of Nairobi Consultant Obstefrician/Gynaecologist Based at Doctors’ Plaza, Clinic No. 18, Kenyatta National Hospital Dr. David Kiragu Consultant Obstefrician/Gynaecologist IPS Builging, 1st Floor, Kimathi Street, Nairobi Dr. Njoki…
Chola’s Frank view
This is a legacy edition story. True stories of past pregnancies in yester days (or years), as published in Pregnant Magazine. ‘As a husband or a man you are more attracted to breasts that are upright and “looking” at you,’ laughs Pastor Joel Chola. But he understands that ‘…with a baby having to suckle them…
From Shrill to Shrill!
A REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE AS WITNESSED BY A MATERNITY NURSE Lydia was wheeled by her husband into labour and delivery section shrilling at the top of her lungs. To try and restore the hospitals rattled calm, I quickly guided them to a room. There was fear in her eyes and definite anxiety in her vocalization…
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…
Pregwits 29
Across 1 The pigmented area which surrounding the nipple; it darkens during pregnancy 5 A condition resulting from invasion cl She blood stream by bacteria 8 The greasy whitish substance that covers a newborn’s skin 9 A hormone released by the pituitary glands and it augments uterine contractions during labour 13 An iron deficiency common…
Wrath of a Caregiver
During my teenage, I heard women talk of how midwives at some health facilities insulted them when they went to deliver. When I became an adult I assumed those days were over. I have always had this caring and compassionate image of a midwife because the work they do is quite a blessing and privilege.…
Speak… on a pregnant note 19
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY Send your mail to: The Editor, Pregnant. R O. Box 11463 – 00100. Nairobi. Kenya. Or send your sms to:+254 722 624174 E-mail: pregnant @integral-advisory.com Only mail or sms with your name, postal address and day-time telephone number can be published. The identity of the writer may be withheld only if…
Excited to see the end
Ursula is on the final leg of her pregnancy. She cannot wait to have her baby and her ‘normal’ body back. The last month of pregnancy. One that is filled with anxiety and apprehension. It does get to you if you let it and as for me, I must admit that there have been many…
