Do you have childbearing hips?
Here's what you should know about birth and your body shape. By Kim Bell
What is an induction and when is it necessary?
There are many reasons why a birth may have to be induced. Here’s what to expect. By Julia Boltt
What is birth trauma?
Experiencing a difficult delivery can leave you feeling overwhelmed and alone. Here’s what you need to know if you’re feeling
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
Labour contractions | What they do and how they feel
Midwife Anne Richley sheds some light on what labour contractions do and how they feel.
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
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
Post-pregnancy body changes you can expect
Your body went through tremendous changes during pregnancy. Here's what you can expect after you've given birth. By Xanet Van
Are you emotionally ready for childbirth?
Whatever birth option you’ve chosen, here’s how to prepare yourself for cihildbirth. By Tanya Kovarsky
Your essential premature birth guide
Going into early labour can be terrifying, but what does it mean for your baby and what can you expect?
4 things to expect after birth
Here’s what you can expect during and after your baby’s birth. By Lisa Witepski
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
Group B Streptococcus | Why you should get tested for this during pregnancy
This common bacteria that many moms carry can place their newborn in danger. Here’s what you need to know. By
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 these are a few incidences where your gynaecologist
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
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
10 things you didn’t know about hospital births
Here are a few things about giving birth in hospital that you may not know. By registered midwife Pippa Hime
Your labour and birth dictionary
Start swatting up on the terms your doctor and midwife will be using when you give birth. By Lisa Witepski
5 things you should know about your first postpartum poop
For many moms, the first postpartum poop comes with many challenges. Here’s how to deal with them.
6 ways your body prepares for labour
While you’ve been getting ready for baby’s birth day – painting the nursery and stocking up on tiny clothes –
6 ways to ensure that sex after baby is exciting and fun
When you and your partner feel ready to be intimate again, these tips will help get you back on track.
What is a gentle C-section?
Here’s everything you need to know about a gentle C-section – the new birth trend more moms are requesting. By
6 surprising benefits of wearing a belly wrap after pregnancy, PLUS 6 of the best ones to try
Mommy blogger Nikita Camacho looks at the benefits of wearing a belly wrap after birth and recommends the best belly
What you should know about birthing-room etiquette
If only there was a guide outlining how to behave in the birthing room. In the absence of such a