Breastfeeding tips
Symptoms you may experience when not breastfeeding The following information is to be used as a guide to and at […]
All about epilepsy
It’s not surprising that Lavender is recognised as the international flower of epilepsy. Said to symbolise isolation and loneliness, often
Talking about HPV, cervical and the HPV vaccine
As the Department of Health gears up for the first round of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccinations for girls between
Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and to deal with it
Symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD is pain in your pelvis, which is caused by the relaxing of ligaments in the
Staying healthy during your pregnancy
Welcoming a new addition to the family is exciting but also a little daunting. Parents are anxious to make sure
Working and Pregnancy – When to Stop and How Much Is Enough
As an expecting mom with a career you may be wondering when the best time would be to stop working
Should I be exercising while pregnant, and if so, how much?
For most exercise is a part of life, so it is natural to want to keep active for as long
Preparing your home for your baby
Waiting for you baby to arrive is both exciting and nerve wrecking. In order to mentally prepare yourself and your
Physical Touch & Newborns- Why is this so Important
The birth of your baby is a beautiful and special moment in both of your lives. You may be wondering
Why should I breastfeed my baby, and what if this is not an option?
Breastfeeding is important to your baby’s health and is the safest and healthiest thing that you can feed your little
Safe cribs and playpens to use when travelling
The following information is to be used as a guide to and at the discretion of the end-user and should
New Dad’s roles
The following information is to be used as a guide to and at the discretion of the end-user and should
Reasons why your baby is crying
The following information is to be used as a guide to and at the discretion of the end-user and should
Everything you need to know about having a miscarriage
Deciding to become a mom, or even finding out by chance that you’re pregnant can be an exciting time in
Cwebeni gets a lifeline of water
In many rural villages across South Africa, access to clean, running water is not a convenience – it’s a lifeline.
Due soon? What to include in your hospital bag
With your due date fast approaching, this is a very exciting, yet stressful time for most moms to be. Here
Putting together your birth plan
As you enter your third trimester you’ll have probably done a fair bit of research on the birth process (if
Premature birth – what to expect
Expecting a baby is an exciting time of your life, and you want to make sure that you do as
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 40 of your pregnancy
Congratulations, you’ve reached the milestone that you’ve been counting up to from the beginning. It may feel surreal to think
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 39 of your pregnancy
You’re now one week away from week 40 – the final week of your pregnancy. Strange to think back 39
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 38 of your pregnancy
There are now two weeks left of your official pregnancy span, however, there is even a chance that you may
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 37 of your pregnancy
You are now in the final stretch of pregnancy, and at the end of this week you’ll only have 3
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 36 of your pregnancy
Congratulations, you’ve almost made it to the last month of pregnancy. This last month you’ll likely feel both excitement and
Nipping allergies in the bud
Spring has sprung and while most of us welcome the warmer weather and seeing blossoms on trees, carpets of wild
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 35 of your pregnancy
You are now 5 weeks away from your due date, should everything go according to plan. This can be both
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 34 of your pregnancy
You have now reached week 34 of your pregnancy. Your birth date is ticking closer and closer, it’s less than
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 33 of your pregnancy
You now are in your thirty third week of pregnancy, and at the end of this week you’ll only have
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 32 of your pregnancy
You officially have 8 weeks until delivery, but this is likely not to be exact, as many babies aren’t born
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week 31 of your pregnancy
Your baby is getting bigger and plumper – looking more like the chubby baby you’ll expect to meet. You may
Strokes in children and adults under 45
Strokes, often associated with older adults, can also affect young people. Understanding the causes, risk factors, symptoms and preventive measures
