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The Kicks And Why They Count

The first time baby kicks is a wonderful moment. Here’s how to spot when it happens, and why these kicks are more important than you might think.

Measuring Contractions

The spontaneous squeezing or tightening of the womb is an important part of birth.

Building A Strong Baby

‘You are what you eat’ has special significance during pregnancy – the only time your eating habits directly affect another person. So what should you be putting on your plate to ensure optimum health for your growing baby?

When You're Having Multiples

If you’re seeing twins wherever you go, you’re not seeing double: there really are more twins now than ever before, writes Melany Bendix

Recovering From A Traumatic Birth

We’ll say it – birth is no walk in the park. And for some, the experience (or what comes after) can even lead to posttraumatic stress disorder. Here’s how you can cope, writes Robyn Lawrenson

Can You Choose Your Baby's Gender?

If you could pick the sex of your baby, would you?

Conquer Your First Trimester

What to do, what to stop doing: take a deep breath and plunge into the world of pregnancy, says Margot Bertelsmann

How Birth Affects A Baby

Whether your baby is born vaginally or by caesarean section, he will have some markings on his body that you may not expect. Here’s what to look out for.

All About The Amnio

Why the risks are not as high as you think

Labour A Sacred Life Event

When you embrace your female power and trust your body to give birth, it’s possible to have an amazing experience,

Stem Cells Can Make A Difference

Storing your children’s stem cells can save lives in the future. Here’s what you need to know, says Libbie Joubert

OTC Solutions To 7 Pregnancy Niggles

When it all gets too much, try some of these expert recommendations, writes Kerryn Massyn

Glow As You Grow

Pregnancy brings many changes to your body, good and not so good! Here are some tips to feel gorgeous, despite those pesky niggles, writes Tina Otte

Plan To Prosper

Proper financial planning is the key to financial security when your family starts to grow.

6 Amazing Things - That Pregnancy Will Do For You

Pregnancy is full of pleasant surprises. Here’s a list of six positive changes you can look forward to

The Lifesaving Basics You Need To Know

Be prepared in an emergency and you could save a life, writes Margot Bertelsmann

Swelling And Summer

Swelling in pregnancy is a common occurrence, and even more so in the summer heat. Here’s why it happens, and what you can do about it.

Postnatal Depression

If pregnancy is the big bang that precipitates postnatal depression (PND), then surely if you don’t get pregnant, you can’t be at risk  for this kind of depression. Right? Wrong

Feeling Queasy

Try these morning sickness busters...

Birthing In Water

You’re a candidate for a water birth and have your heart set on it. What’s next and what can you expect?

The Before - Baby To - Do List

Picking baby names and smelling tiny little baby clothes is far more fun than thinking about how you’re going to pay for your newborn’s tertiary education. But financial planning for your baby is far more important, so we asked our experts for their advice, writes Melany Bendix

HIV+ And Pregnant - Making It Work For You

Many women consider becoming a mother a highlight and defining aspect of their lives, and for HIV-positive women, this doesn’t have to change, writes Louise Gilbert

Not Covered?

What to do if you don’t have medical aid

When Baby Makes 3

Having a baby can affect your relationship in many ways. Here’s how to repare, writes Cara Blackie 

Why Dad's Role In Pregnancy Is Important

Dads play a vital role in your baby’s wellbeing from the start, writes Karin Steyn

Surgery in Pregnancy

You might think the only time you’d need to go under the knife during pregnancy would be during a C-section. But what happens when you need non-obstetric surgery while you’re pregnant?

There Seems to Be A Big Problem

What happens when you hear these words at your sonar?

Don't Be Too Quick to Cut the Cord

In the movies, baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut, and baby is handed to the mother who, despite having just given birth, looks picture perfect. But, that’s not the reality...