Kajim- This is our third child, we lost our second-born

 

Kajim with his wife

Gukena FM radio presenter Kajim has revealed she and his wife Wambui lost a pregnancy.

This he revealed during his wife's recent baby shower.

"After we got baby AJ, Between this baby and baby AJ, we experienced a hiccup in our journey.

We got an ectopic pregnancy. This is not our second born, this is our third born." Said Kajim

The couple exchanged wedding vows at Scilla Gardens at Sportsview Hotel Kasarani on Saturday, May 1. 

They welcomed their son in April 2022.

On Saturday,7th September 2024, the couple welcomed their second son.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants outside of your uterus, most commonly in your fallopian tube.

The fallopian tube isn’t made to hold a growing embryo. This condition can lead to bleeding in the birth parent. An ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency treatment.

Ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening, especially if your fallopian tube breaks (ruptures).

Pregnant woman
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Symptoms

The early symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy can be very similar to typical pregnancy symptoms.

However, you may experience additional symptoms during an ectopic pregnancy, including:

• Vaginal bleeding.
• Pain in your lower abdomen, pelvis, and lower back.
• Dizziness or weakness.

If your fallopian tube ruptures, the pain and bleeding could be severe enough to cause additional symptoms. These can include:

• Fainting.
• Low blood pressure (hypotension).
• Shoulder pain.
• Rectal pressure or bowel problems.

What causes an ectopic pregnancy?

In most cases, conditions that slow down or block the movement of the egg down your fallopian tube cause ectopic pregnancy. This could happen because:

• You have scar tissue, adhesions, or inflammation from a prior pelvic surgery.
• Your fallopian tubes have damage, such as from a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
• You were born with an irregularly shaped fallopian tube.
• You have a growth blocking your fallopian tube.

How to identify if you are at risk of an ectopic pregnancy?

• A previous ectopic pregnancy.
• A history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an infection that can cause scar tissue to form in your fallopian tubes, uterus, ovaries, and cervix.
• Surgery on your fallopian tubes (including tubal ligation) or the other organs of your pelvic area.
• A history of infertility.
• Treatment for infertility with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
• Endometriosis.
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• An IUD is in place at the time of conception.
• A history of smoking tobacco.
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How is an ectopic pregnancy treated?

Healthcare providers treat ectopic pregnancies with medication or surgery.

BY   PENINAH NJOKI