Pregnant and can't get rid of that metallic taste in your mouth? You need to read this

Does it seem like you've been sucking on coins in your sleep? Here's what you need to know about that metallic taste in your mouth

15 Jan

Welcome to the PREGNANCY hub, where you'll find all our pregnancy information in one place

Parent24's pregnancy hub has been compiled to guide you through every step of this beautiful pregnancy journey, from conception to birth...

26 Oct 2016

'I was convinced my baby had died': Covid-19 survivor meets her preemie 3 weeks after giving birth

"When they showed me, my baby, I was crying because I was so happy, I just couldn't believe it."

13 Jan

WATCH | See the 'game changer' pregnancy test designed for blind people

A pregnancy test designed especially for blind women.

07 Jan

Stand and deliver: These active labour positions make for a shorter, less painful birth

Lying on one's back is the one position that compresses the major blood vessels that lie behind the uterus.

06 Jan

'I'm pregnant and anaemic. Will this affect my baby's development?': Anaemia in pregnancy explained

How can you ensure you get enough iron to keep you and your baby healthy? And how can you be certain it's being properly absorbed by your...

06 Jan

From stretch marks to itchy skin: Everything your skin might go through during pregnancy

A woman's skin changes dramatically during pregnancy. Here is a breakdown on what your skin might be going through and why.

05 Jan

WATCH | Mom-to-be conceives a third baby while pregnant with twins

Superfetation happens when a separate egg is fertilised by sperm in the womb days or weeks after a pregnancy has already occurred.

31 Dec 2020

Decoding ultrasound scans: Which are vital and which are just for fun?

Understanding when and why your ultrasounds are done.

29 Dec 2020

'I can't feel my baby kick. Is something wrong?': A guide to monitoring foetal movements

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...

28 Dec 2020

Here's how your baby's brain gets switched on during birth

The facts on why vaginal delivery has many benefits for your baby, and you.

18 Dec 2020

Why am I so puffy? A pregnant woman's guide to swelling in 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.

17 Dec 2020

Will having a baby affect our relationship? How to handle common pre-parent concerns

Pregnancy can be a time riddled with anxiety. Here's how to get out of your head.

16 Dec 2020

Seven over-the-counter solutions to common pregnancy aches and pains

When it all gets too much, try some of these expert recommendations.

09 Dec 2020

Want to raise a sports star? Then you better give your next child one of these 20 names

See which names made the top ten list of Baby Names Set for Sporting Stardom for boys and girls.

07 Dec 2020

This teenager earned her fortune by naming thousands of Chinese babies

She named over 667 900 babies, earning herself an estimated revenue of over $400 000, or well over R6 million.

30 Nov 2020

IN PICS | Emma Roberts stuns as first-ever pregnant Cosmo cover girl

"Food and sleep do not abide by the normal laws when you’re pregnant".

16 Nov 2020

Would you name your daughter this, in exchange for 18 years of free wifi?

Would you name your child after an internet provider to get unlimited internet?

16 Nov 2020