It’s week 8 of your pregnancy and your baby is beginning to look more like a little human. You’ll probably be feeling many of the first-trimester pregnancy symptoms but you shouldn’t be showing just yet, so enjoy your flat figure while it lasts! Your body at week 8 Even if you don’t outwardly look pregnant, […]
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week seven of your pregnancy
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week seven of your pregnancy
By now you probably know that you’re pregnant, but some moms only find out during this week or later. Even if you haven’t started looking outwardly pregnant, there is a good chance you’re definitely feeling it, with the likes of fatigue and morning sickness. Your baby is going rapidly day-to-day, with continued brain and body […]
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week six of your pregnancy
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week six of your pregnancy
Week 6 of your pregnancy At week 6 of your pregnancy you’ll most likely know that you’re pregnant now, although some mom’s realise as quickly as 3 weeks or as late as 12. Every week your body is changing to accommodate for your growing little one. Your body at 6 weeks 6 weeks in and […]
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week five of your pregnancy
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week five of your pregnancy
Week five of your pregnancy is the week that many women find out that they are pregnant. You’ll notice the skipped period and your pregnancy test will come out positive, you’ll also start to notice some pregnancy symptoms if you hadn’t already. Your body at 5 weeks pregnant This week you’ll notice pregnancy symptoms, and […]
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week four of your pregnancy
Pregnancy, your body and your baby – week four of your pregnancy
This may be the week that you realise that you’re pregnant. Many women don’t notice so early-on, but if you’ve been trying for a while you may take a pregnancy test before when your next period was due. Your body at 4 weeks Although your body is changing, chances are you may not have noticed […]
DEALING WITH KIDS AND PREGNANCY
DEALING WITH KIDS AND PREGNANCY
Dealing with pregnancy can be tricky on its own, but when you have a toddler or young kids to look after things can become more difficult. If this is your second pregnancy, you may be struggling with morning sickness, fatigue and a tired achy body and still having to look after another young child. You’re […]
WORKING AND PREGNANCY – WHEN TO STOP AND HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH
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 and how you can stay comfy and productive when you are still in the workplace. Morning sickness, back pain, frequent bathroom breaks and other pregnancy related symptoms can make working as you used to a […]
Reading with your baby
Reading with your baby
Babies can have fun with books long before they know any words, and they’ll also be picking up skills they will need later when they begin learning to read. Even small babies love listening to the sound of your voice as you share books cuddled up together, and they soon come to associate reading with […]
YOUR GUIDE TO A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
YOUR GUIDE TO A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Looking after your health is important, but even more so when you are an expectant mom. There are several steps you can take to ensure you have a healthy pregnancy and give your little one the best possible start in life, here are a few tips brought to you by Bonitas Medical Fund. Eating right […]
Pregnancy: Your body is amazing
Pregnancy: Your body is amazing
So, you have a bun in the oven, what excitement and changes to come. Being pregnant is something to celebrate. Pregnancy is such an amazing miracle of life and is a time of learning. You learn so much about what your body can do. Can you imagine growing your own little human? It that not […]