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
Your period after baby comes
After your pregnancy, there are sure to be changes to your period, and it’s quite normal to be concerned about
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 epidural myths busted
Have your friends’ stories put you off considering an epidural? We separate fact from fiction. By Kim Bell
4 ways your personality changes during labour
Your hormones can turn you from a relatively sane and calm person into someone completely different. By Kim Bell
8 things you should know about The Copper Pearls – a new contraceptive
Looking for a new birth control method that won’t influence your quality of life? The Copper Pearls could be your
What to pack in you and your baby’s hospital bags
Here’s a list of items to pack in you and your little one’s hospital bags to prepare for the big
Easy ways to feel fabulous in your post-baby body
While your body has miraculously grown and birthed a beautiful baby, it might feel swollen, sore and downright strange. Here’s
5 reasons babies get stuck during labour
Here are a few reasons why a “vaginal bypass” may be necessary if your baby gets stuck during labour. By
9 remedies to help soothe those stitches down there
A tear down there can be extremely uncomfortable. Try these eight remedies to help soothe stitches to your perineum. By