Eating well in pregnancy on a Kenyan budget

Beans, lentils, omena, eggs, sukuma wiki and other dark greens give iron, protein and folate without a big bill. Small, frequent meals can help if nausea makes big plates hard.

Pair iron-rich foods with something sweet and sharp such as oranges or tomatoes to help absorption, and go easy on tea with meals, which can block it.

Keep taking any supplements your clinic prescribes, and ask about anything you are unsure of before you start it.