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Dr. Pamela Adhiambo Muga is a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist at the Nairobi Hospital and Willows Clinic for Women. She is registered with the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Council and is a member of the Royal College of Obstetrician Gynecologists UK (MRCOG). A trainer in the Advanced Life Support courses run by the Kenya Red Cross (American Heart Association), Dr. Pamela advocates for reproductive health and reproductive health rights.
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Lexapro is the brand name for the generic drug Escitalopram. It belongs to the category of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drugs. It is used for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) (1). Many women, especially those who have the drug already, may wonder about its safety during pregnancy. This…
You may often come across various theories and questions that may confuse you during your pregnancy. For example, “Is an eclipse harmful during pregnancy?” is a common one. Eclipses occur when the sun is partially or fully blocked by the moon moving between it and the earth or when the moon is blocked out when…
A chemical pregnancy is a miscarriage that happens before five weeks, immediately after the embryo implants (1). It is a pregnancy that home pregnancy tests or blood tests may confirm but not seen on an ultrasound. It is also called a biochemical pregnancy (2). Most women do not know they are pregnant when they have…
You may experience different cravings each month of pregnancy, and your diet can change accordingly. So, here we discuss the 5th-month pregnancy diet. As you enter the 5th month, you will notice changes in your body, such as growing belly and increased exhaustion. The second trimester of pregnancy may cause you to be hungrier and…
If you wish to travel during pregnancy, it is essential to understand that every woman is different, and hence the rules may differ for everyone. You may avoid traveling while pregnant if you have a history of a failed pregnancy, complications such as diabetes, or other problems. Even if you get the clearance, certain things…
Regular exercise is a great way for a healthy pregnancy. To learn about the safety of Zumba during pregnancy, read the post. There are different Zumba workouts, and most women with healthy pregnancies may participate in the ones with moderate intensity. Zumba provides several benefits and helps pregnant women stay in a good mood. It…
The carpal tunnel is a passageway containing nine tendonsiX Tissue connecting muscles to the bones and allowing movement and one nerve (the median nerve) that runs through the base of the hand. In the case of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy, the carpal tunnel swells and presses against this sensitive nerve, causing pain. Systemic illnesses,…
The second trimester is usually considered one of the most comfortable periods of pregnancy. The uncomfortable symptoms of the first trimester usually settle down by this time, and your belly is not as big as it will be in the third trimester. However, if you have a troubled sleep during this time, you could try…
Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is a common experience in pregnancy. Heartburn during pregnancy affects most pregnant women at least once and may occur in any trimester (1). Pregnancy heartburn is characterized by a burning sensation near the chest, throat, and upper digestive tract. Read on to learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment,…
Vitamin B6 for morning sickness in pregnancy helps reduce nausea and vomiting. A usual dose of 10mg to 25mg thrice a day is considered safe and effective. Hormonal fluctuations may usually cause morning sickness during pregnancy. Severe morning sickness may indicate a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. You should consult your doctor before taking vitamin B6…
Uterine pain in early pregnancy is common and indicates your body is preparing for the pregnancy. This pregnancy-related pain may be due to several reasons, such as stretching the uterus or hormonal changes. You are also likely to experience low-back or pelvic pain due to these changes. The pregnancy journey is accompanied by significant physical…
Prednisone is a corticosteroidiXA group of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex that are used for treatments in synthetic form to reduce inflammation. medicine used to manage disorders such as asthma, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)iXA digestive system disorder in which symptoms such as abdominal pain and frequent changes in bowel movement coexist. , and…
Couples planning to have a baby may examine various aspects of sex for pregnancy. You may wonder about the best positions and frequency of sexual intercourse to ensure maximum chances of becoming pregnant. Many couples may consider conception as a simple event of sperm fertilizing the egg, leading to embryo formation and pregnancy. However, several…
Ovulation is the process of egg release from one of the two ovaries (1). These eggs help you get pregnant, but some women may not be ovulating despite regular menstrual periods. But how can you get pregnant when you are not ovulating? This post helps you understand it better. The egg not getting released from…
Antibiotics are medicines that treat infections caused by bacteria. They act either by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) or making it difficult for the bacteria to grow and multiply (bacteriostatic) (1). Infection during pregnancy may harm both the mother’s and the growing fetus’s health. Therefore, doctors prescribe antibiotics when their benefits outweigh the combined maternal and fetal…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a causative agent of sexually transmitted infections. Genital HPV infection is common, with 75% of sexually active adults being exposed to the infection at least once in their lifetime (1). Most HPV infections are asymptomatic (2). However, the mild immunosuppressed stateiXA state in which the body has weak immunity or the…
Metformin or metformin hydrochloride is a prescription drug available as immediate-release or extended-release oral tablets for treating type 2 diabetes mellitusiXA chronic disease resulting in high blood sugar levels because the body cannot use insulin properly . Consuming metformin while pregnant helps in glucose control. It considerably lowers blood glucose levels by improving the body’s…
When you’re pregnant, your chances of contracting an infection increase. You may develop various bacterial or viral infections during pregnancy, including urinary tract infections, influenza, or STDs. While some of these infections primarily affect the mother, some infections may affect both you and your baby (1). Therefore, it’s important to be aware of the signs…