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What Factors Contribute to Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

The NHS estimates that the average woman will gain 10 – 12.5 kg whilst pregnant. The average newborn weighs between...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • August 20, 2021 . 2 min read
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Article Pregnancy Weight

How Much Weight is it Normal to Gain During Pregnancy?

At one time there used to be strict guidelines advocating that weight gain during pregnancy should be limited to a few...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • August 17, 2021 . 2 min read
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How Does the Abdomen Change During Pregnancy?

Perhaps the most well-known change during pregnancy is distension of the abdomen. Some women relish this change in...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • April 30, 2021 . 1 min read
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Is it Normal for Breasts to Change During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, it is usual for the breasts to change in size and a woman may find her bra size alters several times...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • April 20, 2021 . 1 min read
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How should I Expect my Skin to Change during Pregnancy?

Up to 90% of women will experience striae gravidarum (stretch marks) and hyperpigmentation of the skin during...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • April 10, 2021 . 1 min read
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What Oral Problems should I expect During Pregnancy?

Even the mouth can be affected by pregnancy, with bleeding gums a common complaint of many expectant mothers. Known...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • April 2, 2021 . 1 min read
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Is it Normal to Experience More Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy?

Vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea) is completely normal; it starts just before puberty and lasts through to the...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • March 29, 2021 . 1 min read
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Is it Normal to Develop Genital Varicose Veins During Pregnancy?

Vulvar varicosities, or varicose veins of the vulva, are thought to affect 18-22% of pregnant women. Predominantly due...

  • Winnie Mwangi
  • March 26, 2021 . 1 min read
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Article Breastfeeding Diabetes Pregnancy

Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes? How Breastfeeding Could Help

Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that happens when your body cannot product enough insulin needed to...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • March 5, 2021 . 3 min read
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Article Nutrition Pregnancy

Defeating Your Cravings

A craving is a sudden feeling or urge to consume a specific type of food. Cravings are an unusual phenomenon and...

  • Monicah Kimani
  • February 26, 2021 . 2 min read
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Article Pregnancy Weight

Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy: How Much is too Much?

Pregnancy is a time of change. It is likely that, in preparation for your new arrival, you will make changes to your...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • December 29, 2020 . 5 min read
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Why are Maternal Mortality Rates Increasing in Kenya?

Maternal health has become a major concern across the globe. Back in 2017, I participated in a project on maternal...

  • Monicah Kimani
  • August 11, 2020 . 5 min read
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