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Food poisoning-a menace in pregnancy

By Babylove Network | July 7, 2021

When you are pregnant, an experience with food poisoning can be quite harmful, especially because it does not only harm you but the baby you are carrying as well who is more vulnerable. That is why any sign of food poisoning should see you at the doctor’s ASAP. Quick treatment with antibiotics may prevent complications—the…

Many, many adjustments

By Babylove Network | June 24, 2021

Rachael Ndungu had all of a sudden become emotional. Her friends joked that they would take her for a pregnancy test. She gave in and bought the pregnancy test kit-how right her friends were! Initially, I was very emotional, prone to tantrums and would cry at the drop of a hat. I was moved to the cashiering…

Pregnancy discrimination cases: Why some employers dread pregnancy

By Babylove Network | June 17, 2021

Discrimination during pregnancy in the work place is an issue that faces many women. With the different conditions that come along during a woman’s gestation period, as well as time needed for antenatal and maternity leave, employers as well as employees face dilemmas in handling pregnancies with practicality and fairness……

Vegetable curry – drive away that nausea

By Babylove Network | June 22, 2021

A pregnant woman needs to take in extra calories by eating a variety of nutritious foods for her and the baby’s proper growth and development. For some women, cooking is often difficult, especially during the first trimester, as preparation of some foods triggers nausea and vomiting. Salty, sour, bitter, sweet, crunchy, fruity, wet, dry, hot…

Mother In Law

By Babylove Network | June 27, 2021

The promulgation of the new Constitution heralded a new era in the history of Kenya. And in a rare spirit of patriotism, citizens forged a united front to support the enactment of the new law. Political and religious swords have been sheathed for another day. The much needed calm swept through the land to the…

Who will nurse me after delivery

By Babylove Network | June 29, 2021

ESTHER: ‘I delivered my first baby, Stacy, six months ago. I knew my small sister who had just completed fourth form and was waiting for her results would be the one to take care of me. I had also employed a house help a month before my EDD. My husband Francis was to be my…

Then and now… the changing world of pregnancy

By Babylove Network | July 10, 2021

The world was obviously more pregnant then than it is now, going by the quantity ‘of babies women ‘downloaded’—hardly anything below six compared to today’s average of two. But let’s hear the ‘quality’ side. Then The doctor says you are pregnant and you smile. You tell your husband about it and he nods his head.…

Exercises

By Babylove Network | July 5, 2021

THE RECOMMENDED Daily exercise is not a favourite pastime for many of us. But did you know that exercise is an activity that should top your daily ‘to do’list? Its benefits are endless. Lillian Karanja, a Lamaze instructor at The Aga Khan University Hospital discusses. Why exercise? Exercise is generally good for your body, whether…

Mja mzito journals 39

By Babylove Network | July 2, 2021

Diana Wanjiru Preparing for the next ‘Calvin Klein’ How did you discover you were expectant? I realized my sense of smell had heightened. All of a sudden, I hated my lotion.  It was after I shared this with a friend, and she suggested I take a pregnancy test. And boy, wasn’t she right! Was it…

Mja Mzito fashion-let’s get bright bold

By Babylove Network | July 9, 2021

Looking good is an important element of feeling great. When one becomes pregnant the need to look and feel great cannot be emphasized. The first impression counts. Though one’s looks should not necessarily determine one’s worth, it is important to keep in mind that what you wear goes a long way in determining how you…