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What is abdominal separation and how do I deal with…

  • March 2, 2021
  • Bonitas
Abdominal separation or diastasis recti is the separation of the two parallel bands of muscle in your belly. This is...
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Dealing with kids and pregnancy

  • February 22, 2021
  • Bonitas
Dealing with pregnancy can be tricky on its own, but when you have a toddler or young kids to look...
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Dealing with anxiety during pregnancy

Dealing with anxiety during pregnancy

  • February 15, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
Pregnancy can be a very happy and exciting time of your life, however, it can also be a time that...
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The low down on Covid-19 test protocols

The low down on Covid-19 test protocols

  • February 12, 2021
  • Bonitas
As South Africa finds itself starting to move out of the second wave of a Covid-19 outbreak, over 8 million...
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Caffeine and pregnancy - am I allowed?

Caffeine and pregnancy - am I allowed?

  • February 10, 2021
  • Bonitas
You may be wondering if your morning cuppa is something to be avoided now that you’re pregnant. Generally, caffeine should...
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Pregnancy and Medical Aid

Pregnancy and Medical Aid

  • February 3, 2021
  • Bonitas
Motherhood and pregnancy are times of great anticipation and joy. Each experience is unique but what is probably high on...
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Nutrition, Activity, and Exercise

Nutrition, Activity, and Exercise

  • January 26, 2021
  • Bonitas
Children and nutrition When preparing meals for your family, include a variety of foods from the five major food groups...
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What to pack for the hospital?

What to pack for the hospital?

  • January 18, 2021
  • Bonitas
With your due date fast approaching, this is a very exciting, yet stressful time for most moms to be. Here...
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Yoga and pilates for pregnant moms

Yoga and pilates for pregnant moms

  • January 11, 2021
  • Bonitas
Staying active during your pregnancy is another important way of staying healthy. Not only is exercise good for you physically,...
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What vitamins and minerals are needed during pregnancy

What vitamins and minerals are needed during pregnancy

  • January 4, 2021
  • Bonitas
As an expecting mom you’ll want to do your best to make sure that your baby is as healthy as...
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Working and pregnancy - when to stop and how much…

Working and pregnancy - when to stop and how much…

  • December 21, 2020
  • Bonitas
As an expecting mom with a career you may be wondering when the best time would be to stop working...
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Travel tips during Covid-19

Travel tips during Covid-19

  • December 18, 2020
  • Bonitas
With the increasing number of local Covid-19 cases - over 10 000 in the past 24 hours - we need to...
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Smoking and pregnancy - should I quit

Smoking and pregnancy - should I quit

  • December 14, 2020
  • Bonitas
If you’re an avid smoker you’re probably wondering if being pregnant means you should wave your smoking habits goodbye. Unfortunately,...
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Postpartum recovery - How long does it take and what…

Postpartum recovery - How long does it take and what…

  • December 7, 2020
  • Bonitas
As a new mom, or a potential new mom, you are probably wondering how long your body will take to...
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Home births vs the hospital - what you need to…

Home births vs the hospital - what you need to…

  • December 1, 2020
  • Bonitas
If you’re expecting a baby then you’ll probably know that you’ll have a choice between a home or hospital birth....
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Birth injuries

Birth injuries

  • November 26, 2020
  • Bonitas
You only want the best for your baby, but sometimes harm comes to them unintentionally. During the birthing process, your...
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Are day hospitals the new trend?

Are day hospitals the new trend?

  • November 17, 2020
  • Parenting Hub
Globally, day surgery hospitals have changed the experience of patients by offering an alternative to acute/conventional hospital surgery. Hospital costs...
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Everything you need to know about having a miscarriage

Everything you need to know about having a miscarriage

  • November 16, 2020
  • Bonitas
Deciding to become a mom, or even finding out by chance that you’re pregnant can be an exciting time in...
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Preparing your home for your baby

Preparing your home for your baby

  • November 9, 2020
  • Bonitas
Waiting for you baby to arrive is both exciting and nerve wrecking. In order to mentally prepare yourself and your...
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Intermittent fasting and pregnancy, is it dangerous?

Intermittent fasting and pregnancy, is it dangerous?

  • November 2, 2020
  • Bonitas
Your baby’s health during your pregnancy solely depends on you - what and when you consume is important to both...
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What is abdominal separation and how do I deal with…

  • March 2, 2021
  • Bonitas
Abdominal separation or diastasis recti is the separation of the two parallel bands of muscle in your belly. This is...
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With you every step of the way Venavine® capsules and…

  • March 1, 2021
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EXPLICIT AND CRINGE-WORTHY WOMB STORIES UNCOVERED IN LIBRESSE’S CAMPAIGN

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  • February 26, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
Feminine hygiene brand, Libresse, has launched its most intimate campaign, yet. The compelling initiative empowers women to explicitly share honest,...
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Cheese, full of goodness and a lunchbox fav

Cheese, full of goodness and a lunchbox fav

  • February 23, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
Versatile and delicious, it’s incredibly easy to make cheese one of your family’s three-a-day dairy options, every day.  Like other...
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Dealing with kids and pregnancy

Dealing with kids and pregnancy

  • February 22, 2021
  • Bonitas
Dealing with pregnancy can be tricky on its own, but when you have a toddler or young kids to look...
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A FRESH TAKE ON FROZEN

A FRESH TAKE ON FROZEN

  • February 19, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
While trying to juggle all of our roles and responsibilities, there is an increased need for convenience, affordability and reduction...
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Teen Suicide Prevention during COVID19 – Talk, Listen & Connect

Teen Suicide Prevention during COVID19 – Talk, Listen & Connect

  • February 16, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
Teen Suicide Prevention Week (14 – 21 February 2021) highlights awareness especially around teen Depression. As the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened across...
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Dealing with anxiety during pregnancy

Dealing with anxiety during pregnancy

  • February 15, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
Pregnancy can be a very happy and exciting time of your life, however, it can also be a time that...
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The low down on Covid-19 test protocols

The low down on Covid-19 test protocols

  • February 12, 2021
  • Bonitas
As South Africa finds itself starting to move out of the second wave of a Covid-19 outbreak, over 8 million...
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Minimize added sugar in your child’s diet

Minimize added sugar in your child’s diet

  • February 12, 2021
  • Happy Family Organics
It’s true. Your baby or toddler was born with a sweet tooth! Children this age naturally prefer sweet tasting foods,...
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INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY (15 FEBRUARY): EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE…

INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY (15 FEBRUARY): EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE…

  • February 12, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
Of the 800 to 1 000 children that are diagnosed with cancer in South Africa each year, more than half...
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Caffeine and pregnancy - am I allowed?

Caffeine and pregnancy - am I allowed?

  • February 10, 2021
  • Bonitas
You may be wondering if your morning cuppa is something to be avoided now that you’re pregnant. Generally, caffeine should...
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Pregnancy and COVID

Pregnancy and COVID

  • February 10, 2021
  • My Breastpump
Looking back at last year, we had no idea how COVID-19 would change the way that we live. It has...
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Keep calm and keep going

Keep calm and keep going

  • February 9, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
Did you know that even happy and good changes cause us stress? Think of a new baby, a new house,...
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Why it’s important to care for your skin during and…

Why it’s important to care for your skin during and…

  • February 5, 2021
  • Dr Judey Pretorius
The skin is our largest organ and it serves a number of essential functions. During and after pregnancy a woman...
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What to eat during pregnancy

What to eat during pregnancy

  • February 4, 2021
  • Philips Avent
A healthy diet is important for everyone, but now you are pregnant, choosing the right food is more important than...
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Nutrition for growing bodies has never been easier

Nutrition for growing bodies has never been easier

  • February 4, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
The Harvest Table launches its Kids Range Say goodbye to the mealtime battle zone with The Harvest Table’s new kids...
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Pregnancy and Medical Aid

Pregnancy and Medical Aid

  • February 3, 2021
  • Bonitas
Motherhood and pregnancy are times of great anticipation and joy. Each experience is unique but what is probably high on...
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Back to school: Time to boost your child’s immune system?

Back to school: Time to boost your child’s immune system?

  • February 1, 2021
  • Parenting Hub
The kids have been at home for almost two months, but in just a few short weeks, they will be...
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Nutrition, Activity, and Exercise

Nutrition, Activity, and Exercise

  • January 26, 2021
  • Bonitas
Children and nutrition When preparing meals for your family, include a variety of foods from the five major food groups...
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