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Bananas-Their Nutritional Value In Pregnancy
DURING pregnancy, intake of fruits is important because they contain vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are organic substances found in small amounts and they are essential in the development of cells and providing the body with immunity. Minerals help repair and maintain body tissues. Importance of Bananas The bananas fruit supplies vital minerals and vitamins to…
The Gynae’s Call
“I told you that you should not have another baby until after two years.” I cannot stand the look of the person facing me in the mirror. Worse still, I cannot stand the presence of my husband in the house—let alone the look he is giving me and the words on his lips. ‘Honey… I…
Multiple births pregnancies
1. Premature/preterm labour or birth Multiple pregnancies often end earlier than single birth pregnancies. The result is that the babies are born before all their organs are fully developed. They usually have low birth weight and on many occasions require aided breathing and feeding. Such babies need additional care after delivery but unless they have…
No Heart Beat
As narrated by a maternity nurse It was on a Sunday morning when I had just reported on duty. I received the handover report and by 9am, my colleagues and I were set to start off the day. Little did we know what awaited us. Twenty six year old and 37 weeks pregnant ‘Becky shuffled…
I am nervous about ultrasound scan
I am nervous about ultrasound scan Is it the same as an X-ray? during which trimester is it safe? Will it harm my baby? When I went for my first ultrasound scan I was very nervous,’ says Nancy Bartilol who is expecting to deliver in October 2006. Every mother has reason to be afraid of…
M expectancy news is true
Farida Hassan is expecting her first baby and she is ecstatic. We join her on her exciting journey. My bump has finally started showing! I am five months well into my pregnancy, and it is so exciting. Now people know my expectancy news is true. Speaking of which, is there something about expectancy that transforms…
Get fit for two
Your nine months of carrying a baby are a perfect time to start adopting healthy behaviour. Staying fit through exercise is one of the practices that helps keep you in shape and benefits the baby as well. As you take on any exercise, here are important points to note: Workout has a multitude of benefits…
