It was late afternoon and my wife and I were at the mall doing some shopping. Milly experienced a sharp, uncomfortable pain in her stomach, but she brushed it off and we continued with our shopping. The pain came around again, so this time we quickly finished off our...
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 Cherylโs Gentle Births, youโll be feeling confident in no time. Bath Time Bliss Getting started Cheryl Rowe says, โFor many of my moms, the first few...
Understand and manage your birthing pain
Whether your pregnancy has been blissful or you just canโt 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...
Itโs bathtime!
Your babyโs first bath might make you a little nervous, but bathtime is a great bonding time for both parents. Doula Donna Bland gives you some pointers. Bathing a baby for the first time, and even the first few times can be quite daunting for new parents....
Pre-natal aqua-therapy
While your baby-to-be bobs around in the comfort of your watery womb, you can reap the benefits of immersing yourself in aqua-therapy. Biokineticist Jenna-Lee Field explains why this is a great option for pregnant women. Aqua-therapy during pregnancy is one of the...






