Understanding Prolonged Labor and Its Link to Cerebral Palsy
What is Prolonged Labor?Prolonged labor, simply put, is when the birthing process takes longer than expected. While every labor is unique, prolonged labor may increase the pressure and decrease oxygen supply for the baby during birth. The Link to Cerebral...
Eating Right for Two: A Guide to Nutrient-Rich Pregnancy Nutrition in Kenya
Pregnancy is a remarkable journey that brings both excitement and responsibility. As an expectant mother, nourishing your body with the right foods is crucial for your well-being and the healthy development of your growing baby. In Kenya, we’re fortunate to...
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...