Call it a Spade: This article is one that will raise your eyebrow. And that is the intention:-) A lot of things/procedures around pregnancy and birth have followed a ‘hush hush, don’t think or talk about it” kind of approach. So we call it a spade, and tell you what it entails, hoping that you can now think and talk about it:-) Disclaimer: evesmama is a midwifery service provider meaning [read more]
“My pain threshold is really low, I would rather have an epidural, I cannot go through what I have heard” Eskey said to me during our meeting. Eskey had talked to a few of her friends who gave her very varied experiences. My thoughts are that most women may remember the pain that comes with labor but none of us can describe it fully. It is stored in our subconscious [read more]
After the interview with Maryanne Waweru Wanyama for her blog Mummy Tales, she visited Baby Talk, our forum for expectant mums. To read her report click here To watch the video clip click here
One of the giveaway that I am not alone…am pregnant, is the amount of sleep! Usually, even for women who do not have lots of sleep, pregnancy comes with tons of sleep. This is mainly due to the hormonal changes that occur during early pregnancy and the same plus fatigue during late pregnancy. During the First Trimester, the expectant mum can sleep in any position of their choice. So whatever [read more]
Pregnancy, labor and delivery are now behind your back. Congratulations! Truth be told, there are times you will probably feel like you have no idea what to do or how to do it. I know the feeling, it’s just like that new job when you have to go through orientation, trial and error until you are accustomed to your new role. Give it time, you will soon develop your own [read more]