While pregnant women are often told they are "glowing," this summer, we want to ensure that the preggy glow is from your fabulous skin, too. Our skin, when pregnant, often tells a different story. I'm sure you don't have to be told that these changes can be more...
Those exciting, albeit somewhat nerve-wracking, final months of pregnancy have arrived. The third trimester is a whirlwind of growth, anticipation, and maybe a touch of nervousness. Your body is a busy bee, preparing for childbirth, while your baby grows the last of...
Raising kids is a wild ride, and parenting styles are constantly evolving. So, what's hot (and not) in the world of parenthood for 2024? There's really no handbook to this parenting journey; however, observing trends and the lessons we can learn from them is valuable....
You're glowing, you're growing, and... you're craving pickles and ice cream at the same time? Welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy cravings! These sudden, often bizarre, desires for specific foods are a common experience for most expecting mothers. But what's...
That's a good question. As parents, we're often so caught up in preparation for the baby, the tremendous excitement and anticipation, that we forget to stop and ask ourselves what we practically need to prepare for once we're home with our bundle of love. Take a few...
Marijke Coetser is a familiar face on our television screens. A popular actress and entrepreneur, she is a mom of two and an internationally certified Sleep Trainer. She believes that sleep is a biological right for the whole family, and we're here for it! I vividly...
It seems almost like an added extraโฆ Like getting an ice-cream with all the sprinkles because you can, and not really because you have to. Doulaโs are often seen as that extra โ a nice to have but not really a need. Statistics, however, argue differently and it is why...
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 nowโฆ.please?? You are head down (vertex), on the left-hand side, facing my back (anterior position). You are low down in my...
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...
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....
