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List of articles in this edition
I am more sentimental
Peninah Kariuki and her husband had tried to get a baby for five months to no avail. They hang away their expectation boots, to ward off the pressure which threatened to take a toll on their happiness. Then she realised her period had not delayed for five weeks in a row, which prompted her to…
Coping with a stillbirth – Rhoda’s experience
Last year I lost my first baby when I was eight months pregnant. It all started with very many complications. I bled during the first three months. I was not just spotting, but bleeding. It would stop for a while, then at other times I would wake up and find my bedding soaked in blood.…
What you need to know about premature births
When a baby is born before week 37 of pregnancy, the birth is referred to as a premature birth. Although all body parts of the baby may be present, functionally, they are not fully mature, in particular the lungs, skin, liver and kidneys. This predisposes the baby to severe risks and may cause infant death…
Speak…on a pregnant note 16
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…
Dear Dr. ‘P’ 8
I am 2 weeks pregnant and breastfeeding. Is it safe to continue breastfeeding while pregnant? There is no harm in breastfeeding while pregnant. However, you need to feed well (eat the right type of food) as the demand for nutrients by a foetus increases as the pregnancy progresses. It may also be prudent to use…
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…
Quit Smoking
People start smoking because of influence from peers or from advertisement. Unfortunately, smoking is very addictive because: 0 When nicotine reaches the brain, it makes the head spin, and people feel stimulated and alert. 0 Nicotine makes the heart beats faster, so more blood circulates around the body per minute. This makes the user feel…
