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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
As the largest city in Kenya, you will find some of the best resources in the country. Both regular contraceptives (birth control) and emergency contraceptives (the morning after pill) are legal and do not require a prescription. However, general awareness of contraceptive methods may be low. For STI tests, it is recommended to visit Better2Know as an affordable option, or there are some private clinics and laboratories that are available. You can find various menstrual products in Nairobi, including menstrual cups, but it's most common to find pads. In Kenya, a 3-month maternity leave period is granted. Abortion is only permitted under very specific circumstances, making it generally illegal to most women. This has created an underground illegal abortion business, causing serious health complications and fatalities for many women. | |||
==Contraception== | ==Contraception== | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Kenya, the laws permit a 3-month maternity leave with full payment. For men, a 2-week paternity leave is permitted. Women cannot be released from work by employers due to their maternity status.<ref>[http://www.mywage.org/kenya/home/labour-laws/maternity-work/maternity-paternity-leave Maternity Leave: Kenya]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||