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...
VERY POSITIVE experience, even though it took a day or two for me to process everything. First time parents Gender: Known baby boy Name: Bastian Hancke-Coles Born: 21 March 2021 (38+6) Due date: 28 March 2021 Weight: 2.84kg Planned: Water birth at Maternity Clinic...
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...
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...
