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How ‘telephone parenting’ can save lives

Over the years, women have miscarried and lost their newborns due to lack of knowledge. Common cases of lack of vital information include skipping vaccinations and a lack of understanding of the growth and different stages of the baby in the womb. This is often made worse if there is no clinic nearby where expectant or new mothers can seek professional help.

A family tragedy pushed Felix Kimaru to develop a platform for providing parents with relevant information and advice through text messaging. His innovation empowers parents and expectant mothers with crucial information, such as signs to look for at certain times, illness symptoms, and gives guidance through out a child’s growth until the age of five.

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