pregnancy
Rise in cesarean births could be putting mothers and babies at risk
Life & Style
January 9, 2012
Rise in cesarean births could be putting mothers and babies at risk
Although the exact rate cannot be confirmed, the number of cesarean section deliveries (also known as "c-sections") in Egypt has…
The dos and don’ts of pregnancy
Life & Style
August 11, 2011
The dos and don’ts of pregnancy
“Don’t dye your hair, don’t wear tight clothes, don’t drive, don’t leave the house...” are common pieces of advice that…
Postpartum blues: Awareness and treatment
Health & Fitness
March 31, 2011
Postpartum blues: Awareness and treatment
Maha had just given birth to her first baby. A few weeks had passed and she started withdrawing from society.…
Water in Cairo: A reason for panic?
Environment
March 7, 2011
Water in Cairo: A reason for panic?
Egyptians often joke about the quality of their tap water, foreigners are strongly advised not to try their luck by…
Buying birth control: Sexual stigmas and STDs
Life & Style
January 25, 2011
Buying birth control: Sexual stigmas and STDs
In Egypt, where no national survey has been conducted on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV in over ten…