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Your top 5 questions about birth centres answered
Want to avoid a hospital birth, but afraid to have your baby at home? A birth centre might ...
Cost-free stem cell storage programme gives hope to South African families affected by life-threatening blood disorders
Nothing in life is certain, but if we knew we could do something to help our children, why ...
Ouch! 5 Ways to prevent tearing during childbirth
While there is no way to guarantee that you won’t experience some degree of tearing during birth, there ...
Last minute shopping for your hospital bag – don’t forget the car seat!
As you count down to the arrival of your little one, it’s important to remember to pack the ...
What you need to know if your baby is breech – PLUS what you can do
Registered midwife Pippa Hime explains what you need to know, and what you can do, if your baby ...
WIN 1 of 2 Philips Avent baby hampers worth R 3163 each
Breastfeeding guide for moms on the go! Philips Mother and Child Care Division
Baby blues versus postnatal depression – we explain the difference between the two
Yes, there is a difference between feeling a little blue post birth, and the more serious concern of ...
Useful tips to prepare you for birth and breastfeeding
There is nothing as amazing as knowing that you have prepared well ahead for the birth of your ...
7 Weird things that happen in the delivery room
Knowing what to expect during labour makes for a less stressful delivery, so we’re spilling the beans on ...
Do I really need a doula?
With the mounting costs of pregnancy and childbirth, you might be reconsidering your birth plan and wondering if ...
Exercising after a C-section: What you need to know
You’ve just had your baby and you want to start getting back in shape. But what exercises can ...
Oh, Baby! 7 Things you probably don’t know about midwives
The term 'midwife' can conjure up images of a stern matron, ready for some no-nonsense birthing, or, more ...
4 Tips to help you choose the best birth photographer
Here is everything you need to know about birth photography and how to choose a birth photographer...
Should dads be in the delivery room during birth? Two dads share their thoughts
We look at the pros and cons of having your partner in the delivery room when you give ...
International Day of the Midwife: Who is going to catch all the babies?
Midwife champion calls for more mentoring, training and involvement of midwives, together with obstetricians - to resolve obstetric ...
5 Signs of approaching labour
These signs will let you know that labour is approaching…
Planning for baby: What’s in your hospital bag?
When strategising what to pack in your hospital bag, make sure you think about all aspects of your ...
Sweet! Turkish Airlines’ crew welcome new life at 30 000 feet
A small miracle made an unexpected appearance on a Turkish Airlines flight on Friday, 7 April 2017 ...
Why does sex hurt after birth?
Whether you had a natural birth, a C-section or an assisted vaginal delivery, you may find that after ...
4 Common challenges for working moms & how to deal with them
We got the experts to weigh in on some of the most common challenges facing working moms …
