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Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey, but it also comes with significant physical and emotional changes. As new parents, you may find yourselves wondering about resuming sexual activity after giving birth. This blog post aims to provide guidance, reassurance, and helpful tips for navigating sex …

Every second four babies are born somewhere in the world. Most births are usually preceded by the most popular question: Is it a boy or a girl? In South Africa, 1 million births took place in 2021 with the most popular choice of birth names being Lethabo and Melokuhle according …

If your child suffers a birth injury, you probably have many questions. Will your child be okay? Will they need to spend time in the hospital or go through any sort of rehabilitation? What will their recovery period look like? These are all factors you likely haven’t considered yet, but …

Women have been having intervention-free births for as long as humanity has existed. If they were not able to successfully give birth, none of us would be here. So why is it that in today’s world, we are taught that birth is something to be feared? I’m sure you have heard …

To celebrate the safe arrival of a new baby, gifts are often bestowed on the new mother by the father to make them feel special. Some new mothers receive flowers, but many receive a small piece of jewellery to be worn as a reminder of the joyous occasion.  Often referred …

Preparing for a baby is an exciting time – and there are lots of things to do before they arrive. There are still a lot of things you can do now to prepare, even if your due date is still a few weeks (or months) away. You may feel like …

If you are expecting a baby and you live in the United States, you might not have given much thought to maternal mortality. After all, we have some of the best hospitals and best doctors in the world. Very few women should be dying in childbirth now that we have …

After 9 months of pregnancy and long childbirth hours, you finally become a mother able to hold her precious child in your hands. Congrats! But… As many (if not all) mothers will tell you, it’s not all smooth sailing from here. A lot goes on during postpartum period, including post-birth …

Your child’s birth should be one of the best things for you to celebrate, but in cases of complications, you or your child can suffer injuries. A wide range of birth injuries especially the severe ones can result in disability, medical expenses, special care, or pain.  Some of these cases …

Childbirth can be stressful, exciting, painful, and riveting at the same time. After carrying your little one in your womb for nine months, you finally get to meet him or her. Having a baby can also take a huge toll on your body, particularly if you have delivered through C-section. …

Some moms choose to have a natural childbirth without the aid of medications for pain relief. Instead, they opt for techniques that involve controlled breathing and relaxation tips for the pain. With natural birth, the mom is completely in control of her body, usually with a doula or labour assistant …

As exciting as being pregnant can be for us women, it is also downright terrifying at times. From wondering which foods are safe to whether or not you will have safe labor, all of the unknowns can start to pile up in our minds in the months leading up to …

Most dads have no idea what giving birth is like, except for what they have seen on the internet, movies, or television shows. In some cases, labour happens quickly, however, in most instances it does not, particularly if your partner is having her first baby. So, what are the things …

Pregnancy and birth are amazing experiences that take a toll on your body and your mind. A lot of expecting mothers research what will happen during their pregnancy, charting where they are week by week watching for exciting milestones like their baby’s first kick or hiccup. Expecting couples usually take …

Every single birth story is different and they all have their natural dangers. But as I sat down thinking about all the probabilities of what could have happened, I felt powerful knowing that even though things didn’t go to plan, my wife gave birth to a happy and healthy baby …

Essential oils have a soothing fragrance that is much needed. These oils are either applied directly or are diffused in the air using an aroma oil diffuser. There are many reasons and many instances where we use an aroma oil diffuser. It can be used in offices to make the employees …

Many celebrities have adapted to the use of a belly band post-pregnancy to assist with getting their bodies back to normal. However, the practice of belly wrapping has been around for centuries among different cultures. In Malaysia it is referred to as “bengkung”, in Mexico they use a wrap which …

Motherhood is a phase that every woman loves and cherishes along the way. Even with the hiccups all along and a painful delivery later, you will find a mother content and happy when they get to hold their child for the first time. But, with the strenuous journey, there comes …

First-time Moms may find the idea of not knowing what to expect quite daunting. some women may experience definite signs of labour while others may not. •When the baby drops, you’ll feel pressure on your bladder and increased pressure on your pelvis and you’ll feel like you want to urinate …

During the first trimester you may be feeling under the weather and during your third trimester chances are high you will be feeling large and tired with all sorts of aches and pains. The second trimester is often referred to as the honeymoon phase of pregnancy. You will be feeling …