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Topic: Pregnancy

I feared losing my baby: Regina's journey through pregnancy with epilepsy

By Rosa Agutu   2026-06-15 06:12:09

In epilepsy, groups of brain cells can suddenly “misfire” all at once, creating abnormal electrical patterns.

Early antenatal care key to safe pregnancy, child birth, doctors say

By Patrick Beja   2026-06-09 12:46:58

Doctors have urged expectant mothers to seek early antenatal care to help prevent complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. 

Preeclampsia: The silent pregnancy threat claiming mothers and children

By Rodgers Otiso   2026-06-08 11:41:19

Preeclampsia continues to threaten the lives of mothers and newborns in Kenya, underscoring the need for early detection and quality antenatal care.

The silent pregnancy complication that still affects many women

By Sylvia Wakhisi   2026-05-22 12:08:45

Mothers share survival experiences with preeclampsia, stressing early detection, medical monitoring and adherence to treatment to save lives.

Pregnancy is no crime: Rethink police training

By Dr Harun Issack Hassan   2026-05-15 20:30:03

The recent termination of training for several police recruits by the NPS, including female recruits found to be pregnant, has sparked constitutional, legal, and ethical questions.

PHOTOS: World champion Beatrice Chebet announces pregnancy with colourful baby shower

By Joan Oyiela   2026-05-07 11:41:16

Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has announced she is expecting her first child, taking a maternity break through the 2026 season with plans to return to competition in 2027.