Cesarean Section: What you need to know
Why would my doctor ask me to do an operation to deliver my baby? In this video, the doctor explains some common reasons for a Cesar...
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Placenta Previa: What is the cause?
In some instances, the placenta may be close to or covering the mouth of the womb. This causes bleeding and makes it difficult for t...
WHAT CAUSES RECURRENT HICCUPS
A hiccup is a common complaint, it occurs because of sudden contraction of the diaphragm. A hiccup is a common complaint, it occurs...
Labour Complications: What can be done? How to keep the baby and mother safe?
This process of pushing out your baby is often painful and uneasy, however, once you meet your cute little one, you will want to do...
SAFETY MEASURES FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN
– Get enough rest, at least 8 hours a day – Keep a good hygiene – Do not cover your baby bump with seat belt Eat r...
Postpartum: What you should know
The days and weeks after you give birth are as important as the pregnancy period. It is the period immediately following childbirth,...
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN PREGNANCY
A measured blood pressure is high when it is above 140/90 mm hg. A measured blood pressure is high when it is above 140/90 mm hg. If...
INFANT FORMULA: HOW TO CHOOSE AND PREPARE
The national policy on infant and young child feeding advocates exclusive breastfeeding for all babies until they are older than 6 m...
LEG SWELLING IN PREGNANCY: SHOUD I BE WORRIED?
The hormones of pregnancy make a woman to retain water. The water can accumulate in the hands, face or more often in the legs The ho...
MALARIA IN PREGNANCY: WHAT CAN I USE
Pregnancy increases the chance of having malaria and of having the severe forms of malaria. Pregnancy increases the chance of having...
COPING WITH STRESS
Everyone experiences stress but we react differently to stress, for instance some people overeat when stressed while some refuse foo...
Ectopic Pregnancy
Introduction The word ectopic means abnormally sited. Ectopic pregnancy is therefore a pregnancy that is abnormally sited. It theref...