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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 …
5 Things to know about hair loss after pregnancy
You had beautiful thick, shiny hair during your pregnancy, but since you’ve had your baby, you’re shedding so ...
The perfect dance of birth hormones
Childbirth education is proven to have many benefits for expectant parents and the newborn child ...
Important reasons to register your child’s birth within 30 days
Every child has the right to education, health and a unique identity, but for a child to enjoy ...
Midwives and the right of women to give birth the way they want to
Giving birth is a significant life event that should aim for a healthy baby and mother. There are ...
5 Baby tummy troubles and how to treat them
From vomiting to diarrhoea, gastric issues are common in babies. Here’s what causes them and how to make ...
What is a ‘gentle’ C-section? And who can have one?
Here’s everything you need to know about a gentle C-section – the new birth trend more moms are ...
10 things no one tells you about C-sections
Registered midwife Pippa Hime uncovers 10 facts no one tells you about C-sections – whether it’s a planned ...
How to boost baby’s brain
Is the way you interact with your baby helpful or harmful? Here’s what the latest research says about ...
