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.
Your Pregnancy
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THE BOY FROM BLOEM • Noah Marais from Bloemfontein just turned one – and he’s already stealing hearts! Mom Uyleta Nel-Marais spills the beans on life with her ‘wild’ little one.
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Welcome to Candyland! • The Serradinho family from Polokwane, Limpopo, spent Daniella’s sixth birthday in a dreamy faded pastel realm of sweets and treats.
LUNCHBOX GOALS • It’s an everyday dilemma for busy parents: school and work lunches that are tasty and well balanced but also quick and easy to put together in the morning chaos. We’ve got you!
JUST A DASH OF BLUE • Bring on the creams and browns – a neutral, earth-tone baby boy nursery is seriously sweet and classy. And if you feel like it, add a dash of colour.
A+ School tools • Back-to-school must-haves to help them thrive!
TAKE ACTION & READ • These books encourage all kinds of educational activities, and that includes fun and laughter in spades!
How to… COPE IN TOUGH TIMES • The economy hasn’t exactly been blossoming of late and - like most of us – you might be feeling the pinch. Here are some hacks that can bring a little relief.
THE SINGLE MOM'S Survival guide • Tips that make solo parenting manageable.
Keep it routine
10 of the best TIMESAVERS • When you’re a parent, there are just never enough hours in the day, so we’ve got great timesavers to help you keep on top of your to-do list.
DON'T HESITATE VACCINATE! • Vaccines have a huge positive life-saving impact on your child’s health, and the benefits extend to the whole community you live in.
The science, in short
What you need to know
What the FERTILITY DOCTORS wished you knew • No one expects to have fertility challenges when they think about falling pregnant, but for some of us it will be a long and difficult process. Here’s what the fertility experts think you should know.
NIPT What is NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL TESTING? • All you need to know to understand these safe and accurate screenings.
MANAGING YOUR MOODS • Are you erratic and feeling like you have lost it somehow? It’s normal during pregnancy.
From the mouths of moms
MOOD-BOOSTING FOODS • Try eating these to give your mood the boost it needs.
Is that BP normal? • Here’s all you need to know about blood pressure during pregnancy.
BLEEDING DURING PREGNANCY
NIGGLES 31 quick relief solutions • Some of the changes of pregnancy are a little less charming than others. Here's some advice on how to feel better fast.
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WORKING UP TO THE BIG EVENT • Think of labour and delivery as a big athletic event. Train for it with these simple, safe moves.
METHOD in the music • Have you considered music as a natural pain relief method? It can be a pretty powerful tool.
OTHER FORMS OF NON-MEDICATED PAIN RELIEF INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
10 labour ward myths • Old wives’ tales about birthing can...