Maternal Mental Health
Mental health, in general, refers to an individual’s psychological and emotional wellness. It refers to how we feel, think and act. According to a report by WHO, mental health also includes the ability to cope with life’s daily stressors, be...
Miscarriages – Types, Symptoms and Treatment Options
What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage occurs when a foetus dies during early pregnancy, usually before the 20th week of the pregnancy. A miscarriage is also referred to as a spontaneous abortion. It is important to note that, reference to...
What should my baby’s diet include?
So, you have just hit the recommended six-month breastfeeding period and are ready to begin your baby on solids. Where do you start? In this article, we share guidelines on proper infant diet, infant nutritional needs as well as the...
Tunza Mama in Kisii
Tunza Mama – a perinatal service provider under Amref University’s ISOMUM Project – launched in Kisii County to reduce maternal mortality which stands at about 500 deaths per 100,000 live births The service aims at improving health provision and access...
Colic in babies
Definition of colic Infant colic is generally defined as excessive crying for unknown reasons, in healthy and well-fed infants (Gelfand, 2016). This definition is informed by the Wessel’s criteria of crying excessively, typically for more than three hours a day,...
Breastfeeding your baby – here’s what you need to know
Breastfeeding is simply defined as the normal way of feeding a baby (WHO, 2019). This natural form of feeding provides infants with nutrients that they need for healthy growth and proper development. Most importantly, breast milk provides ALL the nutrients...
August is World Breastfeeding Awareness Month – Here is why it is important
Every year, the first week of August marks the World Breastfeeding Week. This is an annual celebration that is marked from the 1st to the 7th of August in more than 100 countries globally. The awareness week is organized by...