Contrary to what many believe, bonding with your child begins while it is still in the womb. In the early months of pregnancy, bonding can be a bit difficult because you aren’t able to feel the kicks or see little more than a blob on the ultrasound; however as the …
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According to Times Live teenage pregnancy in South Africa for the financial year 2013/ 2014 was about 21 000 girls, including 717 primary school girls. Read the article here. The teenage years are a difficult time for most adolescents. A teenage pregnancy will affect every aspect of the girl’s mental …
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Gender prediction has long been a topic of fascination for expectant parents. While medical science has provided accurate methods for determining a baby’s gender during pregnancy, various old wives’ tales and folklore methods continue to capture our imaginations. One such method is the ring and hair gender test. In this …
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The changes to my body after birth have been huge and it is not just fat, everything has moved! Being a naturally slim person I have never really worried about my weight or figure. I have never had to watch what I eat or exercise to stay relatively slim. Yes …
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Bringing a new life into the world is a remarkable and awe-inspiring experience. As expectant parents prepare for the arrival of their bundle of joy, one crucial aspect they should familiarise themselves with is the process of labour. Labour, the journey that culminates in the birth of a child, is …
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The journey of pregnancy is an incredible and transformative experience for any woman. The earliest signs of pregnancy are often subtle and can vary from person to person. While a missed period is one of the most common indicators, there are several other early symptoms that can provide insight into …
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Pregnancy is a miraculous journey filled with joy and anticipation, but it also brings along a myriad of changes, including some less pleasant ones. One common discomfort many expectant mothers face is heartburn. As the body undergoes hormonal shifts and the uterus expands, it can lead to increased pressure on …
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The arrival of a little one is a moment of unparalleled joy and anticipation for expectant parents. As the due date approaches, the body begins to send signals that the long-awaited moment is near. Recognising the early signs of labour is essential for expectant mothers and their partners to prepare …
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A doula is a labour coach that offers emotional and physical support to a woman and her partner before, during and after childbirth. The word “doula” is a Greek word meaning “woman servant”. Women have complex needs during childbirth. In addition to the clinical aspects of birth, women need consistent, …
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During my first pregnancy I suffered with almost EVERY known pregnancy symptom and one of the worst was pelvic pain. By the time I hit my 4th month I was already feeling it quite badly and when I got into the 3rd trimester it was so sore sometimes I could …
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Pregnancy the 2nd time around is so much easier, it is amazing how different it can be! My first pregnancy was tough, the first trimester was easy except for the tiredness and of course going off my prescription meds for bipolar which was rocky to say the least! The second …
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Being a mom is tiring! I’m sitting trying to figure out what to write for my next article and all I can think about is sleep! I posted on the page for ideas on what to write next and one of the fans asked for a day of my life… …
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The last few weeks have been just hectic. First my 18 month old girl got vomiting and diarrhoea for first time and what an experience that was – I have never before had anyone vomit in my face! I have also been feeling incredibly exhausted and scatter-brained so having to …
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Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen