Top 10 mistakes parents make in their first year
We asked paediatricians, clinic sisters, parenting coaches and experienced moms for their top tips to help you avoid the pitfalls…
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5 remedies to relieve back pain in pregnancy
Changing hormones, stretching ligaments and a changing body can all contribute to back pain. Midwife Pippa Hime looks at why…
What exactly is a retained placenta?
Midwife Pippa Hime explains what it means to have a retained placenta, and what happens when this potential labour complication…
10 things midwives wished you knew about birth
Midwife Pippa Himes shares the top 10 facts you really need to know ahead of D-day.
10 things no one tells you about C-sections
Registered midwife Pippa Hime uncovers 10 facts no one tells you about C-sections – whether it’s a planned procedure or…
6 ways to manage labour pain
When it comes to labour, many women want to know how they will keep the pain under control. Midwife Pippa…
Newborn health basics for first-time parents
Having a newborn baby can make any new parent a little anxious, especially when it comes to protecting your little…
Here’s what to expect during an assisted delivery
When it comes to childbirth, there is a risk that all may not go seamlessly and you, or your baby…
How to make the most of your epidural
Thinking of having an epidural when you go into labour? Midwife Pippa Hime shares how you can make the…
Birth options and what they cost in South Africa
Congratulations you’re pregnant! The next step is to plan your prenatal care and birth plan. Midwife Pippa Hime looks at…