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I Asked My Mother
Wanjiku Mwaura talks candidly with her mother about pregnancy, womanhood, and motherhood. This podcast is special because Wanjiku, who lives in Germany, dials up her mother for advice in Kenya. The show is raw and honest. Enjoy.
Episodes
9 episodes
Pregnancy Myths and Beliefs
“You should eat more. You know you are eating for two”. Being pregnant means hearing all sorts of things from all kinds of people. Some of those things are simply myths, and others have a truth to them. As with everything else, always listen to...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Family Planning, Contraception and Pregnancy
Wanjiku asks her mother how she planned her family. She discovers certain truths about the role of men in family planning. And together with her mother, they talk about how much better it is now to access information about contraception methods...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Money and Career during Pregnancy - part 2
You don’t need to be rich to have a child. But you do need to be financially wise when you become a parent. In this two-part episode, Wanjiku and her mother explore money issues and navigate career ambitions during pregnancy. This t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Money and Career during Pregnancy - part 1
You don’t need to be rich to have a child. But you do need to be financially wise when you become a parent. In this two-part episode, Wanjiku and her mother explore money issues, as well as navigating career ambitions during pregnan...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Friendships during pregnancy
In this episode, Wanjiku and her mother explore how friendships changed. And Eunice shares how she dealt with the friend that almost ruined her marriage? Have you walked away from a harmful friendship during your pregnancy? Please s...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Mental Health during pregnancy - part 2
In part 2, Wanjiku and her mum continue exploring different aspects of mental health during pregnancy. This is purely anecdotal. Please report to your health provider if you suspect you are not well. You are not a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Mental Health during pregnancy – part 1
Some women feel more vulnerable or anxious during pregnancy. And often, people don't talk about these feelings. In this episode, Wanjiku and her mum talk through their journey. And Wanjiku learns how mental health care was provided for pregnant...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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