All articles are based on Rwanda Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Centre guidelines. Always consult your doctor or Community Health Worker for personal medical advice.
12 articles
You're Pregnant: What Should You Do First?
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
The most important first steps after confirming a pregnancy — from starting ANC to folic acid and lifestyle changes.
Your Pregnancy Journey: Week by Week
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
How your pregnancy and baby progress through all three trimesters — from week 1 to week 40.
What Is Happening to Your Baby This Week?
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
Stage-by-stage guide to your baby's development from embryo to full-term newborn.
What Changes Should You Expect in Your Body?
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
A trimester-by-trimester guide to normal body changes and clear warning signs needing hospital attention.
Your First ANC Visit: What to Expect
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Exactly what happens at your first antenatal care appointment — tests, treatments, and your ANC card.
Why Starting ANC Early Matters
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO 2016
The evidence for beginning antenatal care before 12 weeks and why early registration saves lives.
Your ANC Journey: What Happens at Each Visit?
Rwanda Ministry of Health
A detailed guide to each ANC contact — what is checked, what is given, and why each visit matters.
Important Tests During Pregnancy
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
Understanding blood pressure, haemoglobin, HIV, syphilis, urine, and malaria prevention at ANC.
Your Pregnancy Checklist for This Month
Rwanda Ministry of Health
A month-by-month checklist covering ANC, supplements, nutrition, warning signs, and birth preparation.
Questions to Ask at Your Next ANC Visit
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
The most important questions to ask your health provider at each stage of pregnancy.
What Your CHW Can Help You With During Pregnancy
Rwanda Ministry of Health
The role of your Community Health Worker (Abajyanama b'ubuzima) — what they can and cannot do.
When Should You Contact Your Health Facility?
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Clear guidance on which symptoms require immediate hospital attendance and which can wait.
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ANC: More Than Just a Clinic Visit
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO 2016
What antenatal care actually delivers — and why every contact matters beyond routine measurements.
When Should I Start ANC?
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
Why beginning ANC before 12 weeks is critical and what to do if you started late.
How Many ANC Contacts Should I Have?
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO 2016
Rwanda's ANC schedule — what happens at each of the four essential contacts and why none should be missed.
What Happens During an ANC Visit?
Rwanda Ministry of Health
A step-by-step walkthrough of every procedure and check at a typical ANC appointment.
Why Your Blood Pressure Is Checked at Every Visit
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
What blood pressure monitoring detects, what readings mean, and when high readings are an emergency.
Why Your Urine Is Tested at Every ANC Visit
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
What urine testing screens for — preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and urinary tract infections.
Understanding Blood Tests During Pregnancy
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
A guide to haemoglobin, blood type, HIV, syphilis, and glucose tests — and what each result means.
Why HIV Testing Matters During Pregnancy
Rwanda MoH / PMTCT Programme
Rwanda's PMTCT programme and what an HIV-positive result means for your care and your baby.
Why Syphilis Testing Matters During Pregnancy
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
Congenital syphilis is almost entirely preventable with one test and one injection — here is why it matters.
Ultrasound During Pregnancy
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
When ultrasounds are done, what they show, and what to expect during a pregnancy scan.
Iron and Folic Acid During Pregnancy
Rwanda Ministry of Health / WHO
Why iron and folic acid are essential, how to take them correctly, and managing side effects.
Why Keeping Your ANC Appointments Matters
Rwanda DHS 2019–20 / WHO
The evidence that more ANC contacts mean better outcomes — and how to overcome barriers to attendance.
What Happens If I Miss an ANC Appointment?
Rwanda Ministry of Health
What to do if you have missed a visit, how to get back on track, and when to seek care immediately.
How Ndarinzwe Helps You Stay on Track
Ndarinzwe Health
How the Ndarinzwe platform supports your antenatal care journey from registration to delivery.
2 articles
Understanding Warning Signs During Pregnancy
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Warning signs during pregnancy that require immediate medical attention — and when to go to the health facility.
Managing Common Pregnancy Symptoms
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Common pregnancy discomforts explained, with guidance on when a symptom needs professional assessment.
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Recovery After Childbirth
Rwanda Ministry of Health
What is normal after birth, breastfeeding support, emotional wellbeing, and your postnatal check-up schedule.
Supporting Baby's Healthy Growth
Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)
Newborn care basics, growth monitoring, the Rwanda immunisation schedule, and developmental milestones.