Friendships & babies: A balancing act

Friendships & babies: A balancing act

Clinical psychologist and mom of two Dr Jó-Marié Bothma talks about how having a baby can affect your circle of friends, with both losses and gains, but hopefully also some valuable steadfast friendships. Once you become a parent, you need your friends more than ever....
Is Your Baby’s Sleep Regression Keeping You Up At Night?

Is Your Baby’s Sleep Regression Keeping You Up At Night?

Certified sleep consultant Petro Thamm takes a look at sleep regression – why your baby’s sleep patterns sometimes regress, what to do about it, and when you should be worried by it. There is nothing more rewarding for a parent than when you finally feel as though...
Keeping your new baby clean

Keeping your new baby clean

Caring for a newborn can be a little scary, but with these top tips from Durban-based midwife Cheryl Rowe, who runs Cheryl’s Gentle Births, you’ll be feeling confident in no time. Bath Time Bliss Getting started Cheryl Rowe says, “For many of my moms, the first few...
8 Steps to Perfect Preggie Pics

8 Steps to Perfect Preggie Pics

While it’s really special to get a professional pregnancy photo shoot, you will also want to get other lovely photos of yourself throughout your pregnancy. Colette Horter is a professional photographer who specialises in maternity, baby, and family photography. We...
Understand and manage your birthing pain

Understand and manage your birthing pain

Whether your pregnancy has been blissful or you just can’t wait for it to be over, the birthing process is inevitable, as is the pain of labour. Natalie Nelson helps new moms to explore what type of pain to expect during labour and how to manage it. You may have loved...