June, 2020 – Thriving SuperMama

HIV+ mum raising HIV- children. Being Phenny Awiti Spielfeld

June 11, 2020 7 Mins Read

‘Hosting a tiny virus; HIV’.Her Instagram bio reads. She is one of those women I have admired and watched from a distance. She scares me. In a good way of course. That full blast courage to step and live in your truth scares me. She is Phenny Awiti Spielfeld, a 28 year old, wife and mum of 3, two girls and one boy. Phenny Awiti Spielfeld At the tender age of sixteen, she discovered she was HIV positive following a blood drive at her high school that led to her sister telling her that she was born with it. A teenager barely out of puberty, savoring up the little pleasures of life, kissing that boy under a tree, writing love…

Self Love + Wellness Rachel Murugi

Vaginal Care after birth

June 11, 2020 2 Mins Read

You’ve heard over the years that as a woman, not only your face needs self-care in the form of make up. Actually, your privates are very important too and undergo oh so many changes after you deliver. If you went through a vaginal birth, you will experience swelling, soreness and bruising. Worse still, if you got stitched from experiencing a tear, some pain is inevitable. Here are some things you should know about your vaginal care post delivery. Feeling some after pains common after birth as contractions: Pexels If you are going through pain and want short term relief, some cool tap water or ice placed in a towel and dabbed on your privates will do the trick.Sit on a…

Mama+Baby Stories Rachel Murugi

A twisted birth story- My near-death encounter

June 9, 2020 7 Mins Read

My husband had decided to attend a business meeting that I wasn’t fully comfortable with him going. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t have trouble with anything aside from the fact that I was heavily pregnant with our first born. Being a first time mum was giving me the nerves and in truth, I needed someone close. Much as I had read the current blogs on parenting, having a close support system is something I craved for. Here was a business meeting that my husband was going to be making a presentation in, yet my EDD was in a week’s time. All in all, I decided to brave myself for the best, or worse. Honestly, I was open to anything.…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

9 Keto Eggs Muffins

June 7, 2020 2 Mins Read

If you are thinking about eating healthy, keto is the ultimate diet for you. It is a low-carb diet with more protein and fats foods. There are many other foods you could eat instead of the high carbs such as sea foods, vegetable, cheese, meat, poultry and eggs. Eggs are quite versatile since they can be prepared singly or as an ingredient. Here is a creative way for you to eat keto. Who said dieting has to be boring? Check out a few healthy salads together with some salad toppings that will leave you asking for more. Egg muffins :Pexels Ingredients 7 eggsSalt and pepper for seasoning½ cup of spring onions, diced½ cup spinach1 cup grated cheddar cheese4 bacon strips,…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

All about salads and salad dressings

June 7, 2020 2 Mins Read

Eating raw foods such as fruits and vegetables can be a great source of nutrients and vitamins for your body. Salads can be served cold or warm as an appetizer, main course or accompaniment to the main course. They are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed at lunch, dinner or as a snack in between meals. Salads should be eaten as soon as they are prepared as they can be stored for only a short time. If you would like to eat them at a later time, wrap the bowl with cling film and store in the refrigerator. A typical salad has the following structure;Base – This is the foundation of the salad. It is usually the leafy green…

Mama+Baby Stories Sylvia Omondi

Chantelle Petit -Fistula Survivor

June 1, 2020 6 Mins Read

Chantelle Petit, holding onto her daughter, Summer. The journey to motherhood is paved with fears, cravings, anticipation and sometimes anxiety. At hallmark, the D-day usually marks the beginning of yet another beautiful journey for most mums. However, for Chantelle Petit, it marked the first page of her Fistula survival story. An obstetric fistula occurs if a mother has prolonged obstructed labor but lacks access to emergency C-section leaving holes in the tissue sections between the mother’s vagina and her bladder or rectum. This can go on for days leading to the death of the child. In rare cases, like Chantelle’s case the child survives not without complications. Read also: How I dealt with my sons watching porn Chantelle Petit is…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Healthy salad toppings!

June 1, 2020 2 Mins Read

Beans – Some popular beans to add to your salad include red kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas. They are a great source of protein. You can use canned beans or prepare some at home. Cheese – You can either use shredded hard cheeses such as cheddar and parmesan or soft cheese that easily crumble like feta, goat and blue cheese. Cheese adds more flavour to your salad. Read also: Must have spices in your pantry Corn – Corn kernels not only add that pop of colour to your salads, but also more nutrients. Dried fruits – A variety of dried fruits you can add to your salad include cranberries and raisins. A healthy salad: Pexels Eggs – Boil those…

June 2020

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