Congratulations, you’re pregnant! Those are some of the most exciting words a soon-to-be parent can hear – but it’s likely to cause a fair amount of anxiety, too. Why? Because …

Spring and early summer are notorious times for babies jumping the gun and surprising their parents with a spontaneous early birth, all due dates and birth plans aside.Some parents even …

In 2015 just under 6 million children under the age of five died across the globe. Of these, about 2.6 million died within the first month of being born. And …

More women are starting to question the default approach to birth and looking more closely at their options. The shift towards natural birth options is being driven by a desire …

Can you have a safe abortion in South Africa? What does the law say and where can you have an abortion in South Africa. Here we outline your rights if …

Labour can feel unpredictable, especially if you are not sure what each phase actually looks or feels like. Understanding the labour stages of natural birth helps you recognise what is …

Natural birth is often talked about in terms of pain, but there is far more to the story than most people realise. Many mothers are surprised to discover the benefits …

Nobody actually tells you how complicated and tricky caring for a baby really is. From the get-go, everyone is ready to offer advice, from your mother-in-law to the woman in …

So, you’ve just spent the better part of 9 months growing a little human – your body has, undeniably, been through so many hormonal and physical changes. And now, after …

Have you noticed a bulge in your tummy during pregnancy or after having a baby? If you’re still pregnant it might look like a little cone or dome on the …