It seems almost like an added extra… Like getting an ice-cream with all the sprinkles because you can, and not really because you have to. Doula’s are often seen as that extra – a nice to have but not really a need. Statistics, however, argue differently and it is why...
What do you mean, I’m pregnant?
Surprise!! “WHAT?!!!” “What do you mean I’m pregnant?!” (as if I don’t know how this works)… Was one of just a few of the things I blurted at my Doctor in his rooms. Just two weeks prior to this appointment, I had been recovering from Covid-19 and I was experiencing...
Diary of a Pregnancy: Weeks 39 and 40
Weeks 39 and 40 We did it! We are now officially term. I saw my Gynae yesterday, and she is very happy with everything. You can come any day now….please?? You are head down (vertex), on the left-hand side, facing my back (anterior position). You are low down in my...
Diary of a Pregnancy: Weeks 37 and 38
Hello little Baby! So I am really getting so excited. We are officially at term and you can arrive any day now. My gynae is very happy with your growth, and my health, so we are on track. My friend, who is pregnant with twins, is officially also at term and her doctor...
Diary of a Pregnancy: Weeks 35 and 36
Hello little Baby, Gosh, the time that you will be meeting us is getting closer and closer. Last 4 weeks to go! The reality of being heavily pregnant is totally a thing now. The top of my uterus is called the fundus, and at this stage of pregnancy is at its highest....
Diary of a Pregnancy: Weeks 33 and 34
Hello little Baby, Well, I thought that you were pushing up higher last week, but these few weeks have been really uncomfortable. The fundus of the uterus (top rounded part of the womb) is getting higher and higher until around 36 weeks when it is expected you will...
Diary of a Pregnancy: Weeks 31 and 32
Weeks 31 and 32 Hello little Baby! So we are really noticing a lot of growth lately! The skin of my tummy especially around my belly button is sooo itchy! And it is tender around my belly button (which is proudly an outie now). This is due to the separation of my...
Diary of a Pregnancy: Weeks 29 and 30
Weeks 29 and 30 Hello Baby, Just looking at saying 30 weeks makes me realise we are entering the home stretch (excuse the pun). 10 weeks to go and you will be here… Speaking of stretching, I really feel like my skin is itchy and I feel really tight across my belly...
Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnant women
Pregnancy often comes with a lot of conditions for different women; one of the most common condition is Carpal Tunnel syndrome. Carpal Tunnel syndrome in pregnant women usually occurs in the first and second trimester and usually wears off after birth. We will examine...
Maternity benefits and giving birth naturally or via c-section, with or without a midwife
Are you giving birth via a planned caesarean section (c-section) or having a normal delivery, with or without a midwife’s assistance? Whatever your birth plan entails, we’ve got you covered. Expectant moms are faced with a myriad of decisions to make on how to manage...