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The emotional and mental dimensions of conception

By Babylove Network | July 2, 2021

News of pregnancy are ordinarily expected to bring joy and celebration to a woman and her partner. However, this may not always be the case; in fact, most women go into a state of multiple feelings immediately after learning they are pregnant. Even in cases where pregnancy was planned, the woman faces new concerns –…

Speak… on a pregnant note 20

By Babylove Network | July 4, 2021

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY Send your mail to: The Editor, Pregnant, P. 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…

I will accept the outcome

By Babylove Network | June 22, 2021

This is a legacy edition story. True stories of past pregnancies in yester days (or years), as published in Pregnant Magazine. Mary Wavinya, having been born in a family of seven boys and only two girls, hopes to have a baby girl this time. She spoke to Emma Odaba. This will be my second baby.…

Pain relief in labour

By Babylove Network | June 30, 2021

Labour analgesia was first practiced way back in 1847 when chloroform was used by a Scottish physician called James Simpson. The only problem was that the new mother would wake up three days after the delivery and refuse to believe that she had delivered. Later on, prominent people like Queen Victoria also did experience ‘painless…

Speak … on a pregnant note 35

By Babylove Network | July 10, 2021

Send your mail to: The Editor. Pregnant, P. 0. Box 11463 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Or send your sms to: +254722624174 E-mail: pregnant@integrai-rredid.co.Ke 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 requested in writing. The Editor reserves…

I Took Pills Even After Agreeing To Have A Baby

By Babylove Network | July 1, 2021

EDD-15 FEBRUARY 2007 AT first I wasn’t prepared for a baby. I was still fifty-fifty but my husband was like, ‘Let’s have a baby!’ He kept on encouraging me that we should have one but I would tell him to wait. A time came when he said he could wait no more. Had you just…

Fighting Boredom Expectantly

By Babylove Network | July 9, 2021

Hobbies would have come in handy for Joanne. Mums and mums-to-be can borrow a few leaves from Joanne’s solutions: 1. Knitting: An art that is easy to learn and keeps one occupied. Also, one can follow through quite easily. You just need to know how to knit and purl: after you get knitting needles, of…

The risk of Calcium Deficiency

By Babylove Network | June 29, 2021

No matter what age you are when you become pregnant, calcium is very important for both you and your growing baby. Calcium from a mother’s body is used by the developing baby. This puts an increased demand on the pregnant woman’s calcium level. Consult with your doctor before using any supplement. Understanding Calcium Calcium is…

First Word 21

By Babylove Network | July 6, 2021

I open my eyes slowly hoping what I have heard is something close to how my alarm sounds. But my hope is disappointed. So I stretch out my hand and turn off the blaring annoyance, then cuddle up for a few more seconds* snooze—which I insist I rightfully deserve. But the rays gently seeping through…

Caesarean section

By Babylove Network | June 21, 2021

Dr. David Kiragu Explains Why And How The Operation Is Done Undergoing a Caesarean section just a few years back was something so rare, that those who delivered this way, did not speak publicly about it. Many people have argued that giving birth naturally, brings more satisfaction to mothers (when one is able to push…