It might be one of the most-awaited and exciting times of your life, but it’s also normal to suffer from anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. Anxiety is a normal …

April is International C-Section Awareness Month so we reached out to our moms to share a bit about their positive experiences and things they didn’t expect delivering their babies via …

A guide to the different birth types: water birth, epidural & natural—supporting your informed and empowered delivery choices.

https://babyyumyum.com/wp-content/uploads/Braxton-Hicks-vs-True-Labour-How-to-Tell-the-Difference.mp3 As your due date approaches, it’s normal to question whether those tightening sensations are Braxton Hicks contractions or the start of true labour. Braxton Hicks, often called “practice contractions,” …

Lesna Naidoo’s story begins two years ago when she was 30 years old. Married for one year at the time, she and her husband, Kriben, had been together for 13 …

With every passing day, we are bombarded with information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) – and we aren’t always certain what is fact and what is disinformation or even rumour-mongering. We …

From the moment you learn you’re pregnant and determine a due date, you’ll likely start thinking about the type of birth you would like. This is where a birth plan …

My journey began in 2014 when I was 29 years old. Having been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 16, I knew that trying to conceive …

Your most embarrassing birth questions answered… honestly and openly—from bodily functions to awkward moments, here’s what really happens in labour.

As dietitians in private practice, we’re seeing the number of people following vegan, vegetarian and plant-based diets on the rise. This may be due to personal preferences, health concerns and …