3 reasons why women forget the pain of childbirth
The reality is that labour does hurt, but here’s why the pain of childbirth can become a distant memory for
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
Your post-birth recovery plan
Independent midwife Sr Burgie Ireland has this advice to offer moms-to-be.
The facts about having a home birth
Considering having a home birth? Arm yourself with these facts before making a decision. By registered midwife, Pippa Hime.
Birth and your vagina | What really happens
Nagging concerns about the health of your nether regions can cause anxiety. We answer your awkward questions. By Francoise Gallet
7 things you should know about recovery and healing after birth
Every birth is different, and while there is no set recovery time frame from childbirth, there are some important facts
Will I need a C-Section? We arm you with the facts
We give you the facts to help you decide what's best for you and your baby.
Fail-safe ways to have the best natural birth experience
Considering a natural birth? Here are expert ways to set you up for success
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
6 things you need to know about having sex after birth
Having sex after birth may be the last thing on your mind, especially when you’re up all night taking care
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
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
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
Taking a holistic approach to postnatal depression
Postnatal depression is multi-factorial, so taking a holistic approach is essential, says dietician Ashleigh Caradas.
9 remedies to help soothe those stitches down there
A tear down there can be extremely uncomfortable. Try these nine remedies to help soothe stitches to your perineum. By
5 reasons to consider a doula for labour support
Using a doula during childbirth is becoming more common, and for good reason. But what exactly are they and
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
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?
Why does sex hurt after birth?
Whether you had a natural birth, a C-section or an assisted vaginal delivery, you may find that after having a
Childbirth is just like on TV and other birth misconceptions
Not everything you hear about giving birth is true... By Lynne Gidish
4 surprising changes to your postpartum body
It’s a fact that your body will undergo dramatic changes to support a healthy pregnancy, but what about after the
The top 5 post-birth intimacy issues
Most birth- and intimacy-related anxieties and questions are difficult to discuss, so our experts tackled your most common post-birth intimacy
7 things that happen during labour that no one tells you about
There are things that happen during the labour and birth process that not even your best friend will share with
5 things you should know about hair loss after pregnancy
You had beautiful thick, shiny hair during your pregnancy, but since you’ve had your baby, you’re shedding so much hair,