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List of articles in this edition
Omega 3-something you can’t do without…
‘Omega’ is the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet. The word literally means great O’. The ‘3’ is about the three important fatty acids: linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which your body cannot manufacture. Omega-3 oils, also referred to as ‘the miracle food of the 21st century’, is…
Let her be…
Pregnant bellies fascinate the human mind. From the uncanny urge to touch a stranger’s bulging belly, to the simplest act of generosity like giving a pregnant woman way in the queue are all acts that show how we hold pregnant women in awe. I recently had an urge to touch my sister-in-law’s extremely good looking…
Sex talk in pregnancy
The gateway to fun Unless your care provider, gynaecologist or midwife, advises otherwise, it is perfectly fine to stay close and make love throughout the nine-month journey of pregnancy — even up to the day the baby is due. Sex may even be better than ever at this time Lip Service How to stay close…
My footprints betray me
Seeing that my actions overwhelm me, I put a fleece. Anxiety grips me as I come to terms with reality. I must own up, I confess. I am straining to make ends meet. On the other hand, Bela’s parents do not want to hold on before I turn up. I am now a culprit although…
Speak … on a pregnant note 38
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Dear Doctor ‘P’ 38
Send your questions to: pregnant@integral-media.co.ke Answers are provided jointly by our our team of experts Our team of experts Team leader Dr. Blasio Omuga Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Based at Doctors’Plaza, Clinic No.18,Kenyatta National Hospital How do I tell my baby is moving? What exactly is foetal movement? Does…
Healthy travel-What you need to do
Every so often, bags get packed — because Kenyans love to travel. To upcounty, for holiday, work, for ocassions, name it. And now as you embark on that journey, note that travel has a wear and tear effect on your beauty and health in general. The following are a few key tips that may help…
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…
