Low birth weight Stories

Pregnancy without check-ups: The hidden dangers facing women in Nairobi slums
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 07, 2025

Between weeks 11 and 13, a woman should undergo comprehensive screening, including an ultrasound to monitor foetal development and determine gestation...

African women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia – a dangerous pregnancy complication
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

Pre-eclampsia usually occurs in young mothers during a first pregnancy. Girls under the age of 18 years are most at risk. The probability that a 15-ye...

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