A balanced diet rich in calcium does not only protect the mama’s teeth while she is pregnant but also contributes to the development of her new born baby’s dental formula. The dental formula gets formed as other organs are getting formed in the womb. Dentists say that some antibiotics taken by the mum while pregnant and taken by baby in the early part of their life can make the saliva [read more]
The end of every pregnancy is marked with both excitement and anxiety. Excited to see the baby are the parents and family members and the joy of having a new member in the family is real. The anxiety is mainly about the process; will the baby and mum be okay? Will everything go as hoped? What if something goes wrong? To reassure you, 98% of every birth will go well. [read more]
A newborn baby brings lots of joys; however anxieties on whether your baby’s development is normal or not exist. Remember, no two babies are alike so do not compare. Secondly enjoy the phase your baby is in as it will not be repeated. Birth to 8 weeks: The first month is generally quiet as there’s a lot of learning for both baby and parents. By the end of the second [read more]
I had firsthand experience of mothering a Preemie when my third baby Muriithi (whose picture is to the left) was born on week 34. 1 out of every 10 babies world over will be born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. These babies are commonly referred to as Preterms, Preemies or Prems. The causes for these early births are unknown but can happen when the mama is unwell or the [read more]
Conception is the moment when the female released egg form the ovaries and the male sperm fuse to form the initial cells of a future human being. It is easy for some and takes a while for others. I tried for my first pregnancy for slightly over a year. A woman has a 25-30% chance of conception during each cycle. It sure is a miracle to get pregnant. There is [read more]