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Is My Baby Moving Enough?!

Posted on July 7, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

One of the scariest moments in pregnancy isn’t labour…even though that ranks high up there! It’s wondering whether your baby’s movements are normal. Is your baby kicking more than usual? Or have the movements suddenly reduced? Both questions deserve answers … Continue reading →

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Pregnant And Your Tummy Hurts?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

“Doctor… my wife is pregnant and keeps having abdominal pain. The scan says everything is fine, but the pain isn’t going away.” Few things frighten expectant parents more than persistent pain during pregnancy. The truth is that not every abdominal … Continue reading →

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White And Watery Discharge At 27 Weeks Of Pregnancy – What Does This Mean?!

Posted on July 4, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

“Doctor… my underwear keeps getting wet.” Is it normal pregnancy discharge…or could my waters be leaking? It’s one of the scariest questions an expectant mum can face. The good news is that not every watery discharge means your waters have … Continue reading →

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Expired… Or Not?

Posted on June 25, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Your blood tablets expire in 2 months. Do you: A. Throw them away immediately?B. Keep taking them?C. You’re not even sure what the expiry date means? If you’re like most people, you’ve probably done at least one of these. Many … Continue reading →

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Stop Buying Shoes That Hurt!

Posted on June 21, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Have you ever bought shoes and then found later that they appear quite tight…and despite everything the salesperson had told you about how the shoes will ‘expand’, it’s just not happening? (Side note – If they don’t fit in the … Continue reading →

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Love Should Not Be Blind!

Posted on June 20, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Today is World Sickle Cell Day. To commemorate this, I share an earlier post I had made on Sickle Cell Disease. Enjoy…. Did you enjoy reading Mills and Boon and all about falling in love in those good old days? … Continue reading →

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How Soon Is Too Soon For Baby Number 2?

Posted on June 19, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Did you know that getting pregnant too soon after a baby can increase the risk of premature birth and low birth weight? Many parents focus on ‘when they want another child’, but few consider whether the mother’s body has had … Continue reading →

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Can You Tell You’re Having Twins Before An Ultrasound?

Posted on June 14, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Many women think they can. Maybe the morning sickness feels worse. Maybe the tummy seems bigger than expected. Maybe there’s a strong family history of twins. But which signs actually mean something and which ones can be misleading? Read! Q: … Continue reading →

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Should I Believe The Urine or The Blood Test?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Doctor, my blood test says I’m pregnant… but my urine test says I’m not. Which one should I believe?🤔 It sounds impossible. After all, aren’t pregnancy tests supposed to give the same answer? Not always. A positive blood pregnancy test … Continue reading →

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Your Hiccups Could Be Trying To Tell You Something!

Posted on June 4, 2026 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Hello Doctor my dad is having hiccups and it’s really irritating because he can’t eat even if he drinks water it doesn’t stop. We went to different hospitals, no help. What can be the cause and its treatment? A: … Continue reading →

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