Dr. Jane Wakahe - Reproductive Wellness Coach

Dr. Jane Wakahe - Reproductive Wellness Coach Dr. Jane Wakahe is a healthcare practitioner specializing in obstetrics
and gynaecology.

Preparing for Pregnancy: Your Body, Your FoundationBefore the positive test, before the first scan, there is YOU. 🌱Pregn...
12/05/2026

Preparing for Pregnancy: Your Body, Your Foundation

Before the positive test, before the first scan, there is YOU. 🌱

Pregnancy begins long before conception. The choices you make in the weeks and months leading up to pregnancy lay the groundwork for your baby's health and your own wellbeing.

Here is where to start:

✅ NUTRITION FIRST
Start taking folic acid (400–800 mcg daily) at least one month before you plan to conceive. Folic acid dramatically reduces the risk of neural tube defects (which affect the brain and spine) in your baby. Eat a diet rich in leafy greens, lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and healthy fats.

✅ MOVE YOUR BODY
Regular moderate exercise including walking, swimming, and dancing improves circulation, helps regulate hormones, and strengthens your body for the demands of pregnancy. Aim for at least 30 minutes most days.

✅ REST IS NOT OPTIONAL
Your body repairs and regulates hormones during sleep. Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep per night. If you struggle with sleep, speak to your doctor.

✅ DITCH WHAT DOES NOT SERVE YOU
Alcohol, ci******es, and recreational drugs are harmful to fertility and to a developing baby. Start reducing or stopping now. Also review any medications you are on with your doctor.

✅ KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Book a pre-conception check-up. Know your blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI, and iron levels before conception.

A healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy you. 💚

For tailored advice on increasing your odds of conceiving, feel free to book an appointment with us on 0721-938108 or visit us at the Nairobi Hospital Doctors' Plaza, RM 211.

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women who care, nurture, protect, and give so selflessly every day 🌷At Wakahe Clini...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women who care, nurture, protect, and give so selflessly every day 🌷

At Wakahe Clinic, we celebrate mothers for the strength they carry and the love they pour into their families and communities. Today is also a reminder that while caring for others, your health and well-being matter too.

May you feel appreciated, celebrated, and deeply loved today and always 💖

Mental health is not separate from reproductive health, it is deeply connected.This May, as we observe Mental Health Awa...
07/05/2026

Mental health is not separate from reproductive health, it is deeply connected.

This May, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that emotional and psychological well-being play a vital role in every stage of a woman’s reproductive journey. From menstrual health to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and beyond. Stress, anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma can impact hormonal balance, cycles, decision-making, and overall quality of life.

Mental Health Awareness Month was first recognized in 1949 by Mental Health America to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and promote support for those affected by mental health conditions. Today, its message is more relevant than ever especially for women, whose reproductive health experiences are often intertwined with emotional and mental well-being, yet frequently overlooked.

At the Wakahe Clinic we believe that true wellness is holistic. You deserve care that sees you fully. This month, we encourage you to check in with yourself, seek support where needed, and prioritize your mental and reproductive health without guilt or shame.

You are worthy of care. You are worthy of balance. You are worthy of life, fully and well.

Hello May 🌸✨Welcome to a new month and a moment to honor the strength, dedication, and resilience of every working indiv...
01/05/2026

Hello May 🌸✨

Welcome to a new month and a moment to honor the strength, dedication, and resilience of every working individual this Labour Day.

At Wakahe Clinic, we celebrate you, the women who show up daily for your families, your careers, and your communities. As you care for others, remember your health matters too.

May this month be a reminder to prioritize your well-being, schedule your check-ups, and embrace a lifestyle that supports your body and mind.

🙏🏽 Prayer:
Lord, bless the work of our hands this month. Grant us strength, good health, and balance in all we do. Amen.

Welcome to May 🌷


Just like that, we've come full circle, completing one cycle. 🔄✨From Day 1 of your last period, through the quiet work o...
30/04/2026

Just like that, we've come full circle, completing one cycle. 🔄✨

From Day 1 of your last period, through the quiet work of the follicular phase, the triumph of ovulation, the depth of the luteal phase and now back to Day 1 again.

🌸 Let's recap what we covered this April:
✓ What menstruation is and fascinating global facts
✓ The follicular phase and FSH/estrogen
✓ Ovulation and the LH surge
✓ The endometrial lining. Too thin, too thick, just right
✓ The luteal phase and progesterone
✓ Period pain, normal vs. concerning
✓ Flow heaviness and what it means
✓ PMS vs PMDD

💡 Knowledge is power. When you understand your cycle, you can:
→ Detect abnormalities early
→ Advocate for yourself in medical appointments
→ Sync your work, rest, and nutrition with your phases
→ Seek help confidently when something feels off

🩺 At Wakahe Clinic, we walk this journey with you from your first period question to your most complex hormonal concerns. Feel free to book an appointment, call us on 0721-938208

Thank you for following along. See you next month. 💛

Let's be honest, the days before your period can be rough. But there's a difference between PMS and something more serio...
29/04/2026

Let's be honest, the days before your period can be rough. But there's a difference between PMS and something more serious: PMDD. 🧠

📋 PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome):
→ Affects up to 75% of menstruating women
→ Symptoms: bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, food cravings
→ Begins 1–2 weeks before period, resolves within days of flow starting
→ Manageable with lifestyle: exercise, reduced caffeine, increase intake of magnesium rich foods

🚨 PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder):
→ A severe form affecting ~3–8% of women
→ Symptoms: debilitating depression, severe anxiety, rage, suicidal thoughts, inability to function
→ Caused by abnormal sensitivity to hormonal fluctuations
→ Often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder or clinical depression

🩺 Diagnosis: Symptoms must track with the luteal phase and resolve with menstruation, tracked over 2 menstrual cycles

📍 If the week before your period is destroying your mental health, you deserve proper support. Please reach out to us on 0721-938208. You are not dramatic. You are not weak. You may have PMDD. 💛

Your flow tells a story. Let's decode it together. 🩸📊 TYPES OF MENSTRUAL FLOW:🔵 SPOTTING / VERY LIGHT:→ Less than 20ml t...
27/04/2026

Your flow tells a story. Let's decode it together. 🩸

📊 TYPES OF MENSTRUAL FLOW:

🔵 SPOTTING / VERY LIGHT:
→ Less than 20ml total
→ May appear brown or pinkish
→ Causes: hormonal contraception, thyroid issues, low estrogen, perimenopause
→ Worth investigating if persistent

🟢 LIGHT:
→ 20–30ml total
→ Needing 1–2 pads/tampons per day
→ Often normal; can be linked to hormonal balance

🟡 MODERATE (average):
→ 30–50ml total
→ Changing protection every 3–4 hours
→ This is the sweet spot, typical for most women

🔴 HEAVY (Menorrhagia):
→ More than 80ml per cycle
→ Soaking through a pad/tampon in 1–2 hours
→ Passing clots larger than a 10-shilling coin
→ Causes: fibroids, PCOS, thyroid disease, bleeding disorders, endometrial hyperplasia
→ Can cause iron-deficiency anaemia resulting in fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness

🩺 When to see a doctor:
✓ Soaking through protection hourly for 2+ hours
✓ Bleeding lasting more than 7 days
✓ Periods that have suddenly become much heavier
✓ Bleeding between periods or after menopause

💡 Track your flow. Your period is your monthly health report card. 📋

For personalized advice, feel free to book your appointment by calling 0721-938208 or visit us at the Nairobi Hospital Doctors' Plaza, RM 211.

Period cramps are common. But NOT all pain is normal. Let's talk about it. 🔴✅ NORMAL dysmenorrhea (primary):→ Mild-to-mo...
24/04/2026

Period cramps are common. But NOT all pain is normal. Let's talk about it. 🔴

✅ NORMAL dysmenorrhea (primary):
→ Mild-to-moderate cramps in the lower abdomen
→ Starts 1–2 days before or at the onset of period
→ Eases within 2–3 days
→ Responds to ibuprofen, heat, rest

🚨 WHEN PAIN IS A RED FLAG:
If your pain is severe, worsening year on year, or disrupts your daily life, it could signal:

🔴 Endometriosis — tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Causes debilitating cramps, pain during s*x, painful bowel movements, and infertility. Affects 1 in 10 women.

🔴 Adenomyosis — when the endometrial tissue grows into the muscle wall of the uterus. Causes heavy, painful periods and an enlarged uterus.

🔴 Fibroids — non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, and pain.

🔴 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) — infection that can cause chronic pelvic pain and scarring.

You deserve to live without pain. Consult your medical advisor. Alternatively, book your appointment with the Wakahe Clinic on 0721-938208.

Today is Earth Day, a global reminder to care for what sustains us. 🌍🌿And what better day to talk about honouring our bo...
22/04/2026

Today is Earth Day, a global reminder to care for what sustains us. 🌍🌿

And what better day to talk about honouring our bodies with the same intentionality?

Your menstrual cycle is deeply connected to nature; rhythmic, seasonal, tidal. Just as the earth has seasons, your body moves through four phases every month:

🌱 Menstruation (Winter) — rest, release, renewal
🌸 Follicular (Spring) — new energy, growth, possibility
☀️ Ovulation (Summer) — peak energy, connection, confidence
🍂 Luteal (Autumn) — slowing down, turning inward, preparing

🌿 How to nourish your cycle:
→ Iron-rich foods during menstruation (leafy greens, lentils, red meat)
→ Antioxidant-rich foods in the follicular phase (berries, seeds)
→ Light, cooling foods around ovulation
→ Magnesium-rich foods in the luteal phase (dark chocolate, nuts, bananas)
→ Hydration — always

💧 Your body is not a machine to be optimised. It is a living ecosystem to be tended with love.

This Earth Day, make a commitment: to listen to your body, to feed it well, to rest when it needs rest. 🌸

Welcome to the LUTEAL PHASE, days 15–28 of your cycle. After ovulation, the follicle that released the egg transforms in...
17/04/2026

Welcome to the LUTEAL PHASE, days 15–28 of your cycle.

After ovulation, the follicle that released the egg transforms into something called the corpus luteum and it begins producing PROGESTERONE. 🌙

Progesterone is the hormone of nurturing and calm. It:
→ Thickens the endometrial lining for potential implantation
→ Raises basal body temperature slightly
→ Slows digestion (hello, bloating!)
→ Promotes a calming, sleepy feeling
→ Prepares the breasts (tenderness, fullness)

🔬 Hormones in the luteal phase:
→ Progesterone: rises sharply after ovulation
→ Estrogen: second smaller peak mid-luteal
→ LH & FSH: drop back down

If pregnancy doesn't occur:
The corpus luteum breaks down. Progesterone and estrogen fall. This drop triggers menstruation. The cycle begins again.

If pregnancy occurs:
hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) signals the corpus luteum to keep producing progesterone keeping the lining intact. This is why hCG is what pregnancy tests detect!

💛 If you feel more tired, emotional, or bloated in this phase, it's not weakness. It's biology. Show yourself grace.

If you would like more information about this topic or any other reproductive health topics, feel free to book your consult on 0721-938208 or visit us at the Nairobi Hospital Doctors' Plaza, RM 211.

Let's talk about something that doesn't get enough attention: your endometrial lining. 🧬The endometrium is the inner lin...
15/04/2026

Let's talk about something that doesn't get enough attention: your endometrial lining. 🧬

The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus. It thickens each cycle to create a nourishing environment for a potential embryo. If pregnancy doesn't occur, it sheds and that's your period.

📏 What's a "normal" thickness?
→ During menstruation: 2–4 mm
→ Post-menstrual (early follicular): 4–8 mm
→ Pre-ovulation: 8–12 mm (ideal for implantation)
→ Luteal phase: up to 14–16 mm

⚠️ TOO THIN (< 7mm at implantation window):
Causes: low estrogen, poor blood flow, past infections (e.g., tuberculosis), scar tissue (Asherman's syndrome)
Symptoms: light or absent periods, difficulty conceiving

⚠️ TOO THICK (> 16mm or irregular growth):
Causes: excess estrogen, PCOS, obesity, tamoxifen use
Condition: Endometrial hyperplasia, a risk factor for uterine cancer
Symptoms: heavy, irregular, or prolonged bleeding

Seek medical advice for treatment options for the above.

🩺 An ultrasound can measure your lining.

For more information, book your appointment with the Wakahe Clinic on 0721-938208 or visit us at the Nairobi Hospital Doctors’ Plaza RM 211.

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Nairobi

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