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...
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...
Many parents wonder whether it is reasonable to expect pre-schoolers to greet visitors on days when they don’t feel very sociable. If they must insist on teaching children to say “please” and “thank you” or take turns when they don’t understand the meaning of these...
Patient Information Leaflet developed by the South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Pregnancy is a special time for a woman, but it can also be difficult and stressful, especially with the added uncertainties around the safety of the Covid-19...
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but these days, that village can often feel out of reach, making parenting feel lonely at times. This is when, despite loving your child, you sometimes feel more tearful, overwhelmed and question your decisions on your new...
Every birth is different, and we asked our MamaMagic community to submit some of their own birth stories. We had an overwhelming response, and we are sharing a few with you all. “I was very reluctant to share our story, at first, but I do think that our...
Gender: Twins – 1 girl and 1 boy Name: Liam and Liana Born: 7 August 2020 Due date: 10 September 2021 Weight: 2.5kg each Planned: An unmedicated water birth at a maternity clinic Actual: Natural birth at a hospital Duration: 2 hours from water breaking Pain relief: No...
