5 ways to prevent tearing during childbirth
While there is no way to guarantee that you won’t experience some degree of tearing during birth, there are a…
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4 weeks to a tighter tummy
Tummies don’t just snap back into shape after childbirth, unfortunately; but just 10 minutes a day doing these easy, gentle…
How to cope with postnatal depression during COVID-19
From cancelled baby showers to prenatal appointments via WhatsApp, being pregnant and giving birth during a pandemic can further add…
Maternity hospital policies during COVID-19
Expecting? Due to deliver your baby soon? Sister Burgie Ireland explains the ins and outs of hospital policies and protocols…
11 dos and don’ts for your hospital bag
To keep things simple and make sure you’re ready for your baby’s arrival, we suggest what you should pack in…
The ABC of delivering a baby at home during the lockdown
Scary as it sounds, your partner/friend may find themselves delivering your baby at home during this COVID-19 crisis. Here’s how…
What to pack in your C-Section hospital bag?
Does a C-Section hospital bag differ from a vaginal birth hospital bag, that is in terms of what to pack?…
11 reasons why your gynae might insist that you have a C-section
South Africa still has one of the highest C-Section rates globally, but there are a few incidences where your gynaecologist…
The facts about having a home birth
Considering having a home birth? Arm yourself with these facts before making a decision.
Should you shave down there before labour?
The presence, or absence of pubic hair ahead of birth leaves many expectant moms wondering what they should do. Midwife…