How to introduce a new sibling to your child
The excitement of having a new family member has to be balanced with the disruption it will cause to your existing children and the larger family dynamic. Nikita Camacho helps you to navigate things with your existing children. Having a baby is a joy for parents. But...
Diary of a pregnancy: weeks one and two
Deciding to have a baby and falling pregnant is an exciting time for all who choose to embark on this journey. Doula Donna Bland begins a series about the different stages of pregnancy and what you can expect along the way. Believe it or not, in the first couple of...
Floating into the world โ Advantages of a Water birth
There are many advantages to a water birth. Midwife and nurse, Sister Des Meyer talks us through it. There are three classifications for birth: a landbirth (the standard way of delivering as we understand it), labouring in water and giving birth in water. When we talk...
Reevana Govender’s Must Haves Part 2
New study suggests Covid-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant women
To jab or not to jab? Thereโs good news for pregnant women on the Covid-19 vaccine front, writes Tennille Aron. As a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother, is it safe to take the Covid-19 vaccines? Despite all the vaccination research that has been done, this has...
All about false labour
Knowing the difference between true labour and false labour is vital, particularly for first time moms. Doula Donna Bland spells out what you need to know. Pregnancy brings with it some strange experiences, including little niggly cramps and discomforts that can make...
Covid-19, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding โ The Lowdown
Covid-19 adds an extra layer of worry for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Registered dietician and lactation consultant Carey Haupt answers some of your most pressing questions. Covid-19 is everywhere in our social media, on every channel and radio station, as it...
Bailey Schneider’s Must-Haves Part 1
Best Baby Names for 2021
Itโs a topic that sparks endless debates โ what to name your baby. Tennille Aron looks at some of the more popular options last year. As expecting parents, one of the most important decisions that you will have to make is choosing a name for your new, precious...
