Could orgasms set off labour? Answers to common concerns around sex during pregnancy

Some of the most common concerns and the answers you've been looking for.

09 Feb

Everything you’ve ever needed to know about morning sickness

Experts still aren't totally sure of the exact cause of morning sickness. That said, there are some factors that might contribute to the...

28 Jan

Has it been a while? These are the 5 best sex positions to try after you have a baby

Post-pregnancy sex is a whole new adventure, but with these five sex positions, you'll be able to slowly get back into your groove.

22 Jan 2018

The weirdest pregnancy symptoms you weren't expecting

Nose bleeds, vivid dreams and dandruff; what are some of your stranger pregnancy symptoms?

29 Jan 2019

Six signs you’re having a miscarriage

Find out how to interpret your body's indicators that show you may be about to have a miscarriage.

11 Dec 2014

Sex after birth: Should new moms 'grin and bear it'?

Should new moms rush to restore their sex lives, or wait until they're ready?

29 Mar 2012

Like your almond milk? Here’s why it's not ideal during pregnancy

Most milk substitutes are low in iodine. Iodine deficiency in pregnant women, however, has been linked to lower IQ and reading scores in...

02 Oct 2017

'I fell pregnant again when my baby was 2 months old': Mom shares her surprise pregnancy shock

When Lindsay, took her baby boy, Daniel, for his six-month check-up, the last thing she expected her GP to tell her was that she was 18...

22 Sep 2014

'How bipolar disorder affected my pregnancies': A mom shares all she's learned

"I believed that as a mother I had to cope without chemicals, come what may. That’s bull! If you have bipolar, you need all the help you...

03 Jul 2012

What can you realistically expect from your sex life while your partner is pregnant?

For some it’s the best sex they’ve ever had, for others the start of a 9-month drought. Dads share their fears around sex during pregnancy

22 Mar 2010

How to keep intimacy alive during pregnancy

The phrase ‘‘knowledge is power’’ is very useful for you to remember at this time.

13 Nov 2015

Can sex harm the baby? Common questions about sex during pregnancy answered

Carrying a baby makes some women feel sexy, while others are left feeling exhausted and unattractive. Whichever one you experience, it's...

20 Oct 2015

Pregnant with painful wrists? You may have this common syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a state that causes numbness and tingling in the hands and painful wrists.

01 Oct 2021

#AwareOfTomorrow: Working together towards a FASD free country

Aware.org together with FARR encourages South Africans to work together towards a FASD free country.

09 Sep 2020

How do you know if a mother is a danger to her children? Here are 8 signs

What could make a mother hurt, or worse, kill her children?

06 Nov 2012

Pregnant? You should be adding non-alcoholic beverages to your list of what to avoid during pregnancy

"In particular, certain brands claiming to have alcohol concentrations of 0.0% had levels of up to 1.8%." Non-alcoholic should not be...

27 Aug 2019

Local author shares her harrowing experience of perinatal distress

"During the first trimester of my planned and prayed-for pregnancy, I found myself sinking into a deep pit of despair that threatened to...

20 Aug 2019

Insomnia in pregnancy: A commonly dismissed condition

Because mild sleep problems are so common during pregnancy, many health-care providers dismiss reports of insomnia, leaving women to...

19 Aug 2019