Your top 5 questions about birth centres answered
Want to avoid a hospital birth, but afraid to have your baby at home? A birth centre might be the
5 delivery day decisions you will have to make
D-Day coming up? Time to make some choices that will have a significant impact on your baby’s health. By
What you need to know if your baby is breech, PLUS what you can do
Registered midwife Pippa Hime explains what you need to know, and what you can do, if your baby is breech.
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
8 stem cell storage myths busted
Still an emerging science, but with immense possibilities, stem-cell research is shrouded in many myths and misconceptions.
Baby blues vs postnatal depression – we explain the difference between the two
Yes, there is a difference between feeling a little blue post birth, and the more serious concern of post- or
3 moms share their unbelieveable emergency birth experiences
Creating a birth plan is an important part of your pregnancy journey, but your baby may have plans of her
7 weird things that happen in the delivery room
Knowing what to expect during labour makes for a less stressful delivery, so we’re spilling the beans on some common
Do I really need a doula?
With the mounting costs of pregnancy and childbirth, you might be reconsidering your birth plan and wondering if you really
The facts about vaginal birth after a C-section
It is possible to have a vaginal birth even though you had a C-section with your first baby. Here's what
Romy Titus shares her 5 top tips for getting back into shape after having a baby
TV and Radio presenter Romy Titus shares her top tips for shedding your post-pregnancy weight.
What is a cervical stitch and why is it necessary?
If the cervix starts to shorten and open too early during pregnancy, a cervical stitch can prevent either a late
Exercising after a C-section | What you need to know
You’ve just had your baby and you want to start getting back in shape. But what exercises can you do?
9 questions you should ask your midwife/doctor before the birth of your baby
Registered midwife Pippa Hime gives advice on the questions you should ask when looking for an obstetrician/gynaecologist or midwife to
4 tips to help you choose the best birth photographer
Here is everything you need to know about birth photography and how to choose a birth photographer. By Lebogang Madileng
All you need to know about a lotus birth
What is a lotus birth and what are its benefits and disadvantages? By Lebogang Madileng
Experts say they have discovered the safest time for women to give birth
Although you have no control over when your body goes into labour, a new study has revealed the safest time
Vagina ice pops – try this post-birth remedy
If your baby is soon to arrive, you might want to have a couple of vagina ice pops in the
Your guide to birth control after baby
If you’ve just had a baby, you may be rethinking your contraception. Use this guide to find out what your
6 tips to help a mom after a traumatic birth
Your friend’s birth has been anything but textbook. The good news is that you can help her find joy in
6 reasons why you should wait to cut baby’s umbilical cord
Registered midwife, Andrea Klinkenberg, explains some of the benefits of delayed cord clamping for your baby.
Five signs of approaching labour
These signs will let you know that labour is approaching…
Is your menstrual cycle turning you into a monster? You could have PMDD
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can severely affect your general and mental well-being. Here's what you should know about this condition.
Your period after baby – what you need to know
Can you fall pregnant again before your period returns? What will your period be like after pregnancy? We answer your