Your Pregnancy - April/May 2020

In this issue

In this issue of Your Pregnancy & Baby: Position baby for birth; C-section sorted!; 10 Labour ward myths; Amazing foetus facts; Hospital bag - Pack it now!; crave this? Eat that!; Good advice - Bounce back safely; Stem cells bank 'em!; Top toys & games for baby; Parenting: Fight winter germs, Solve sibling spats, Blended family bliss, Tasty toddler eats and What's your labour IQ?

It takes a team

Meet Dr Howard Manyonga, the man who’s putting the ‘team’ back into birthing. Read on, especially if you don’t have medical insurance.

5 mins

Busted! - Fertility Misconceptions Explained

Put your legs in the air after sex. You only need to worry if you’re 35. Being on the pill delays your fertility. True or false? We dispel the most common fertility myths–and tell you which ones are true.

5 mins

Bank ON IT!

We asked local stem cell storage banks to give us the nitty gritty on stem cell banking.

4 mins

TOO MUCH STUFF!

Minimalism is a trend that is here to stay. But how does it work once you have kids?

4 mins

YOURS, MINE & OURS

How do you prepare your children and your partner’s children, for a new sibling? Moms and experts offer advice.

5 mins

Pregnancy's a doozy if you dress in denim

Preggie bellies never go out of fashion–and neither does denim. Go all out, or just add a flash of the ever-fashionable fabric to look fabulous.

1 min

Month 3: Sopping Sleep

For some pregnant women, running on a higher temperature grid can make them feel sweaty and uncomfortable – especially at night. Severe night sweats during the first trimester are comparable to menopausal hot flushes.

2 mins

10 Labour Ward Myths

Old wives’ tales about birthing can confuse you and make you anxious. How do you know what to take and what to leave?

5 mins

Method in the music

Have you considered music as a natural pain relief method? It can be a pretty powerful tool.

3 mins

LOWER BACK PAIN

Q I am 30 weeks pregnant and have severe lower back pain. What causes this, and what can I do to manage the pain? How can I strengthen my back?

2 mins

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Your Pregnancy Magazine Description:

Your Pregnancy is the only local magazine that offers relevant, credible and accurate information on all aspects of pregnancy. Its local and international experts answer all questions quickly and respectfully. The magazine acknowledges pregnant women’s need to look and feel good. They are concerned about their baby’s health and wellness, but also care about their own. The magazine provides all the info that’s needed, as well as the latest fashion and beauty trends, health issues and exercises. It covers all aspects of pregnancy. The team loves what it does – and it shows.