Men, as in women, also go through age-related hormonal changes leading to declining levels of testosterone (the equivalent of estrogens in women). The hormonal changes in men are however more gradual compared to menopausal changes in their women counterparts. The term ‘andropause’ has been coined to describe the age-related testosterone decline in men.
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When pregnancy occurs, your body goes through various changes in order to accommodate the growing baby, leading to eventual birth.
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Unborn babies are constantly in a state of activity whilst inside the womb. Such activity is referred to as fetal movements and starts very early, lasting all the way to the time of birth. Normal fetal movements provide reassurance of a healthily developing baby. Being aware of your unborn baby’s activity is an important way of monitoring their well-being.
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Delivery under water is just what it sounds. It is the process of labor and delivery whilst immersed in a water tub. It is sort of a new-age appeal, with proponents and critics alike. A number of health facilities in Kenya offer water births. You will even find birth tubs for hire, or get tempted to deliver in your own bath tub at home. But you should approach water births with caution, there are few proven scientific benefits, but multiple risks.
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Once you stop using a reversible contraceptive, you should expect to conceive fairly quickly. Some methods, like the injectables, may delay the resumption of regular periods depending on the duration of use. But once the periods resume, implying regular release of eggs (ovulation), conception should then follow. If however you do not conceive within a year, there is usually a likelihood that something else may be affecting your chances of conception.
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