Monthly Archives: July 2026

Have Blue Or Purple Veins Suddenly Appeared On Your Legs?

Posted on July 21, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

They may seem like a cosmetic issue but sometimes they’re your body’s way of telling you something. Read! Q: Hello Dr. Ketch. Please what do you recommend for someone with spider veins? Varicose veins are enlarged veins and can occur … Continue reading →

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Can You Really Have Your Period While Pregnant?

Posted on July 21, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

The answer is NO. Once pregnancy occurs, your normal monthly menstrual periods stop. So why do some women bleed during pregnancy? Bleeding in early pregnancy is more common than many people realize, and it can happen for several reasons. Read! … Continue reading →

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Which Of These Pregnancy Myths Have You Heard?!

Posted on July 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Pregnancy myths have been passed from one generation to another for years. Some are harmless. Some are rooted in culture. And some can cause unnecessary worry. In today’s Fact or Fiction, we’re looking at 6 more pregnancy myths that many … Continue reading →

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Will Keeping My Virginity Cause Fibroids?

Posted on July 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

“Doctor, I’ve heard that if a woman keeps her virginity for too long, she’ll develop fibroids. Is that true?” This is one of those myths that has been passed down for generations but is there any truth to it? Read! … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Stop Eating Clay But I Don’t Know Why!

Posted on July 19, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

“Everyone keeps telling me to stop eating nzu… but nobody can explain why I crave it so much.” Sound familiar? Craving clay (nzu) during pregnancy is surprisingly common. Sometimes it’s linked to iron deficiency, but not always. And while many … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe These Pregnancy Myths?!

Posted on July 18, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Millions still believe these pregnancy myths. Should you? Every pregnancy seems to come with advice from mothers, aunties, neighbours and even complete strangers. Some of that advice is useful and some even, priceless. Some of it…can actually put mothers and … Continue reading →

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My Poop Turned Black…Should I Be Worried?

Posted on July 18, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

One trip to the toilet can send a pregnant woman into full panic mode… You look down… Your poop is jet black. Your first thought? “Something is terribly wrong.” But if you’re taking iron tablets, the explanation is often much … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t I Feel Like Eating?!

Posted on July 17, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

One of the biggest surprises of early pregnancy is this… You’ve waited to become pregnant… And now you don’t even want to look at food. Every smell makes you feel sick. Brushing your teeth makes you retch. Foods you once … Continue reading →

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I’m Pregnant And They Found Fibroids!

Posted on July 16, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Few words strike fear into a pregnant mother’s heart like these: “Your scan shows fibroids.” Suddenly, your mind starts racing… Will I lose my baby? Will I need surgery? Will I be able to deliver safely? The reassuring truth? Most … Continue reading →

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Fact Or Fiction? Can My Urine Colour In Pregnancy Tell Me The Gender Of My Baby?

Posted on July 14, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

“Drink plenty of water… your urine is dark.” “You’re carrying low… it’s a boy.” “Your urine colour says you’re having a girl.” Pregnancy is full of advice… Some of it is helpful. Some of it has been passed down for … Continue reading →

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