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Indoor Family Activities for those…

  • July 25, 2024
  • DIBBER SA
The latest news to help you with your toddler

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 27 of…

  • July 23, 2024
  • Bonitas
Congratulations, you are now in the last week of your second trimester and approaching the third, which will start at the beginning of week 28...

Prevent child drownings with these practical tips for pool safety

  • July 17, 2024
  • PowerPlastics Pool Covers
Don't let your pool's water levels drop. Keeping the pool topped up allows for small arms to easily grab the edge if needed.  For every...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 26 of…

  • July 16, 2024
  • Bonitas
Although you are yet to meet your baby, they are slowly taking over your life...

Ensuring Your Baby's Safety with Safety 1st

  • July 12, 2024
  • Safety 1st
Parenting comes with many responsibilities, but none are as important as ensuring the safety and...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 25 of…

  • July 9, 2024
  • Bonitas
As you enter week 25 of pregnancy, you will be nearing the end of the...

Unlocking the Power of Breastfeeding with Medela

  • July 8, 2024
  • Medela South Africa
Breastfeeding is one of the most intimate and rewarding experiences for a mother and her...

The Importance of Keeping a Breastfeeding Log

  • July 5, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Keeping a record of your breastfeeding may seem time-consuming. Not only do you need to...

Tips for Breastfeeding in Public: Confidence and Comfort

  • July 4, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed your baby, but doing so in...

The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby: A Comprehensive…

  • July 3, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Breastfeeding is more than just a method of feeding; it's a vital component of maternal...

The Ultimate Guide to Successful Breastfeeding

  • July 2, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Breastfeeding is a natural process that provides numerous benefits for both the mother and the...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 24 of…

  • July 2, 2024
  • Bonitas
You’re a good few weeks past half way of your pregnancy, which means you are...

The Importance of Breastfeeding and How to Prepare

  • July 1, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits for both mother and child. It provides essential nutrients and...

CryoSave South Africa: A Trusted Choice for Safeguarding Your Baby's…

  • June 26, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
In the rapidly evolving field of medical science, the importance of stem cells in treating...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 23 of…

  • June 25, 2024
  • Bonitas
Your growing baby is making her presence known, and you may regularly feel little kicks...

How to identify signs of hearing loss in babies

  • June 24, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, raises awareness about hearing loss in...

5 Types of Birth Defects: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

  • June 20, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores different birth defects, their causes,...

Revolutionizing Blood Cancer Treatment: Cord Blood Transplants Provide Hope for…

  • June 19, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
In the past, people with blood cancer’s only hope of a cure was getting a...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 22 of…

  • June 18, 2024
  • Bonitas
Your second trimester has you feeling more yourself, and feeling your growing baby moving inside...

Tips to help your baby to sleep

  • June 13, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Sleep deprivation is a common phenomenon in parents with newborns. Sleep is the one factor...

Early intervention is key to overcoming infertility

  • June 12, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness around infertility challenges...

Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: What is Cord Blood- and…

  • June 12, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
As parents with a newborn on the way, nothing is more valuable than your child’s...

Babies on the Brain after SA's Baby Boom Month

  • June 11, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
During the birthing season, South African storks are on overtime duty due to the high...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 21 of…

  • June 11, 2024
  • Bonitas
At week 21 of your pregnancy you’re now just over half to meeting your baby...

Can giving up Alcohol Improve Fertility?

  • June 10, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores whether giving up alcohol can...

Tackling women’s health holistically

  • June 7, 2024
  • Bonitas
‘A woman’s health is her Capital’ As far back as 2014 at the World Health...

Men’s Health: The top health risks and how stem cells…

  • June 5, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Men’s health is a complex topic, and some common trends and factors contribute to men...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 20 of…

  • June 4, 2024
  • Bonitas
Congratulations to you and your baby, you’re officially halfway through your 40 week pregnancy. It’s...

How do you know if adoption is for you?

  • May 31, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
People consider adoption for a myriad of reasons, but, like with any parenting endeavour, it...

Preventive Measures and Managing Fever and Pain in Babies

  • May 27, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
As parents, every day brings its own set of adventures, from tackling common colds to...

How to build a sustainable maternity wardrobe

  • May 22, 2024
  • Myboombra
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, a time of profound change and anticipation. It's a period...

Safeguarding the Future: Child Protection Week and Your Child's Future…

  • May 21, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Every year, Child Protection Week serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 19 of…

  • May 20, 2024
  • Bonitas
At week 19 you’re just one week off being halfway through your pregnancy! Your baby...

Pippie Kruger: A Courageous Stem Cell Success Story

  • May 17, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Isabella “Pippie” Kruger was made famous when, as a 2 and a half-year-old burn victim...

Can pacifiers harm your baby’s teeth?

  • May 14, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores how pacifiers can affect your...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 18 of…

  • May 13, 2024
  • Bonitas
Your pregnancy is starting to become more obvious, and if you’re trying to conceal your...

Keeping Your Little One Safe: Essential Burn Prevention Tips for…

  • May 7, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Every parent worry about their child's safety, and the kitchen can be a minefield of...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 17 of…

  • May 6, 2024
  • Bonitas
Week 17 your baby is getting bigger, and this week they’ll start developing more fatty...

Transforming Treatment: Stem Cell Molecules Target Inflammation and Immune Dysfunction

  • May 3, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
In the rapidly evolving field of medical science, stem cells have emerged as a beacon...

SURVIVING BABY'S FIRST COLD AND FLU SEASON - A Parent's…

  • May 2, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Ah, the joys of welcoming a new bundle of joy into your life! As any...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 16 of…

  • May 2, 2024
  • Bonitas
You are now 4 months pregnant, and have 24 weeks left to go before you...

5 WAYS PREGNANCY WILL TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIP

  • April 26, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, explores five ways pregnancy can transform...

Preterm Birth Awareness: Supporting Healthier Beginnings

  • April 23, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
A full-term pregnancy is best for your baby’s health. Full-term pregnancies usually last approximately 40...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 15 of…

  • April 22, 2024
  • Bonitas
Congratulations, you and your baby are now at week 15, while your baby still has...

How cord blood stem cells save lives

  • April 16, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Throughout the world the most widely used stem cell treatment is hematopoietic (or blood) stem...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 14 of…

  • April 15, 2024
  • Bonitas
Week 14 of your pregnancy and you’re in month four of your pregnancy with five...

Fetal MRI: Insights from a specialist

  • April 12, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
When an unborn baby has an abnormality, decisions about the delivery and neonatal care can...

Sleepless Nights: Understanding and Addressing Pain and Fever in Children

  • April 11, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
There's no "right" moment for pain and fever to strike. Yet, when they jolt your...

Cord Blood- and Tissue-Derived Stem Cells: Can Autism be treated?

  • April 9, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological condition that usually develops in childhood. ASD...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 13 of…

  • April 8, 2024
  • Bonitas
At week 13 of your pregnancy you are now in your second trimester. This trimester...

Children and nutrition

  • April 3, 2024
  • Dr Candice Shah
Adequate baby and child nutrition is imperative in order to achieve appropriate growth & development,...

Affordable ways to maximise your nutrition during pregnancy

  • April 3, 2024
  • Philips Avent
As South African consumers we have become accustomed to the term ‘tightening your belt’ which...

A Journey of Hope: Xander Vermeulen’s Remarkable Path with CryoSave

  • April 2, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
In the intricate tapestry of medical advancements and human resilience, few stories resonated as deeply...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 12 of…

  • April 1, 2024
  • Bonitas
This is now the last week of your first trimester, which is week 1 to...

Play Is Learning

  • March 28, 2024
  • Mia Von Scha
I’m always touting the importance of allowing your kids time to just be – not...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BREASTFEEDING AND RETURNING TO…

  • March 28, 2024
  • Weaning Sense
Returning to work need not be cause for anxiety or a reason to abandon breastfeeding....

How your body changes post pregnancy

  • March 27, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, discusses how your body changes after...

HOW TO KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR BREASTFEEDING

  • March 26, 2024
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
Keeping a record of your breastfeeding may seem a little time consuming. Not only do...

Stem cell banking gives hope

  • March 26, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
In the heartening narrative penned by Taryn Vollmer, we are granted a profound insight into...

How To Handle Nap Time

  • March 25, 2024
  • Breastpumps and Beyond
If you want to easily handle nap time, there are a few easy tips to...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 11 of…

  • March 22, 2024
  • Bonitas
You are now almost at the end of trimester one, which is good news as...

Is my baby at a healthy weight?

  • March 22, 2024
  • Toptots Head Office
As new parents, one of the biggest stressors is whether your newborn baby is growing...

Babies R Us Premium Parenting Event is Back

  • March 21, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Calling all new, seasoned, and soon-to-be moms and dads to join the Real Mama Club...

Fanciful Faces Inc.: A Magical Wonderland for Your Celebrations!

  • March 21, 2024
  • Fanciful Faces Inc
Step into the enchanting world of Fanciful Faces Inc., where joy takes center stage, and...

Epigenetics and Motherhood

  • March 19, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
What does Epigenetics mean? Gene expression is the process of how often or when proteins...

Breastfeeding While Pregnant

  • March 19, 2024
  • Nutripaeds
Congratulations, you’re pregnant… again. And whether this age gap was planned or not, you’d like...

“Sleep When Your Baby Sleeps” – Planning for Newborn Sleep…

  • March 18, 2024
  • Good Night Baby
I am the mother of two beautiful boys and have experienced two polar opposite newborn...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 10 of…

  • March 15, 2024
  • Bonitas
At week ten, you are officially a quarter of the way through your 40-week pregnancy...

Back and Pelvic Pathology in Pregnancy – the Need for…

  • March 14, 2024
  • Julie Kay Belly Way
Back pain is a common ailment during pregnancy. As many as 50 to 90% of...

Tackling Engorgement While Breastfeeding

  • March 13, 2024
  • Jenna Richards
It is completely normal for your breasts to become full, heavy and even painful when...

Sensory Defensiveness

  • March 13, 2024
  • Meg Faure
Mary’s little boy was not doing anything by the book. He did not give her...

Advantages of Umbilical Cord Blood over Bone-Marrow and Peripheral Blood…

  • March 12, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Umbilical cord blood (UCB) is a very effective alternative source of blood-forming stem cells, especially...

What To Expect When Expecting Multiples

  • March 12, 2024
  • Aupair Exclusive
Taking care of yourself during a multiple pregnancy starts with eating well – except that...

WHERE SHOULD YOUR BABY SLEEP?

  • March 11, 2024
  • Good Night Baby
Deciding where your baby should be sleeping is a very personal decision by you as...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 9 of…

  • March 8, 2024
  • Bonitas
At week 9 of your pregnancy, you’re probably more aware than ever of your growing...

Breastfeeding: the most common challenges and how to deal with…

  • March 7, 2024
  • Sammy Hammond
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful and special time between you and your baby. It can...

Exploring Delayed Clamping and Stem Cell Banking Synergies

  • March 5, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
The subject of delayed cord clamping (DCC) has been researched and discussed in numerous studies....

Don’t get “nap trapped”

  • March 5, 2024
  • Good Night Baby
More and more in recent times have I been hearing the word ‘nap trapped’. Nap...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week 8 of…

  • March 1, 2024
  • Bonitas
It’s week 8 of your pregnancy and your baby is beginning to look more like...

Babies R Us Support Preemie Mom’s in Need During Pregnancy…

  • February 27, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
400 Care Bags Donated to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Johannesburg Babies R...

Securing the Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Joining CryoSave's Family…

  • February 20, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical advancements, securing the future health of your family has...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week seven of…

  • February 19, 2024
  • Bonitas
By now you probably know that you’re pregnant, but some moms only find out during...

How to manage early pregnancy sickness

  • February 16, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, discusses ways to manage early morning...

CryoSave South Africa: A Trusted Choice for Safeguarding Your Baby's…

  • February 13, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
In the rapidly evolving field of medical science, the importance of stem cells in treating...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week six of…

  • February 12, 2024
  • Bonitas
Week 6 of your pregnancy At week 6 of your pregnancy you’ll most likely know...

Unlocking the Potential: Cord Blood Stem Cell Therapy and the…

  • February 6, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Over the past three decades, the field of cord blood stem cell therapy has witnessed...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week five of…

  • February 5, 2024
  • Bonitas
Week five of your pregnancy is the week that many women find out that they...

The Importance of Storing Cord Blood Stem Cells for Future…

  • February 2, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
The decision to bank your baby's cord blood stem cells is a significant one, offering...

The New Great Tasting Grape Flavour, Panado®'s Latest Paediatric Range…

  • February 1, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Panado® has expanded their paediatric range with a new Grape flavour syrup,1 designed to help...

Pregnancy, your body and your baby - week four of…

  • February 1, 2024
  • Bonitas
This may be the week that you realise that you’re pregnant. Many women don’t notice...

10 Reasons to choose cord stem cell banking for your…

  • January 30, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Stem cell storage is more than just a medical choice; it's a step towards securing...

Everything you need to know about having a miscarriage

  • January 29, 2024
  • Bonitas
Deciding to become a mom, or even finding out by chance that you’re pregnant can...

What are the costs of cord blood banking?

  • January 24, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
At CryoSave we understand that becoming a parent comes with financial strain. That is why...

New Mommy Tips

  • January 22, 2024
  • Bonitas
Caring for Baby The following information is to be used as a guide to and...

Choosing the Right Stem Cell Bank: Private, Government, or Community…

  • January 16, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
Some of the earliest decisions that parents face, can be amongst the most challenging. The...

UNDERSTANDING TEMPER TANTRUMS AND HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM

  • January 10, 2024
  • Parenting Hub
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores the underlying causes of temper...

Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: What is Cord Blood- and…

  • January 8, 2024
  • CRYOSAVE
As parents with a newborn on the way, nothing is more valuable than your child’s...

Raising a Vegan Baby: Tips and Ideas for Nutritional Success

  • December 21, 2023
  • Vital Baby
Vegan-based diets are becoming more popular, especially in South Africa, where more than 100 000...

Reasons why your baby is crying

  • December 20, 2023
  • Bonitas
The following information is to be used as a guide to and at the discretion...

Preventing the unthinkable

  • December 19, 2023
  • Lifesaving South Africa
Sunshine, watermelon and flip flops… summer holidays are around the corner! If you’re a parent...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

  • December 14, 2023
  • Wriggle and Rhyme
The festive season is upon us.  Shops are full of Christmas cheer and wherever you...

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