What is abdominal separation and how do I deal with it?
Abdominal separation or diastasis recti is the separation of the two parallel bands of muscle in your belly. This is
You’re pregnant! But is your baby automatically covered by medical aid?
Pregnancy comes with a long list of things to prepare for: antenatal appointments, choosing a hospital, packing a hospital bag,
Postpartum bleeding – what is normal?
Giving birth to your baby after 9 months can be a relieving, beautiful and exciting experience. Postpartum your body will
5 things every parent should know about the HPV vaccine
Cancer prevention may seem like an adult conversation, but when it comes to HPV, some of the most important protection
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
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
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
If breastfeeding is best, mothers deserve better support
Every new mother quickly discovers that, along with the joy of having a new little person in the world, parenthood
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
Mental health vs mental illness: Why knowing the difference matters
An estimated one in three South Africans will experience a mental health condition during their lifetime, yet many people still struggle to
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
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
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
Your pregnancy – a comprehensive guide
Morning sickness remedies The following information is to be used as a guide to and at the discretion of the
Don’t sleep on medical aid in your 20s
Your 20s are a crash course in adulthood. Between your first job, submitting your first tax return, learning how to
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
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
Why PCOS is now called PMOS and what it means for women’s health
For decades, women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have often been told that the condition centres on cysts forming
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
Supporting the next generation of doctors: Bonitas and Gift of the Givers award medical bursaries at Wits University
Bonitas Medical Fund, in partnership with humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, recently awarded bursaries to three medical students: Keikantse
Millennials can now add hypertension to their list of potential health risks
Just when it feels like there are already enough things on the millennial worry list, from student debt and rising
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
Why malaria is catching Gauteng residents off guard
For many South Africans, malaria is still seen as a distant risk, only associated with trips to the Kruger or
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
Breastfeeding tips
Symptoms you may experience when not breastfeeding The following information is to be used as a guide to and at
Why is everyone sick right now? How to protect yourself before winter peaks
If it feels like everyone around you is coughing, sneezing or battling the same stubborn flu, you are not imagining
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
Neonatal jaundice, what is it and what happens if my baby is born with it?
Jaundice is a yellow discolouration of a baby’s eyes and skin and is fairly common in newborn babies. Although it
South Africans are stressed out: the hidden health impact of a strained economy
South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter through the
Smoking and pregnancy – should I quit
If you’re an avid smoker you’re probably wondering if being pregnant means you should wave your smoking habits goodbye. Unfortunately,
