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WATCH | Britney Spears and her fiance share heartbreaking miscarriage news
WATCH | Britney Spears and her fiance share heartbreaking miscarriage news
Britney Spears lost her unborn baby. She announced the heartbreaking news in a statement on social media. Read further here.

16 May

What you need to know about the pregnancy complication called Oligohydramnios
What you need to know about the pregnancy complication called Oligohydramnios
Approximately 4% of women will be diagnosed with low amniotic fluid levels (oligohydramnios) during pregnancy. It can happen at any time...

16 May

WATCH | Cardi B insists Rihanna doesn't need motherhood advice
WATCH | Cardi B insists Rihanna doesn't need motherhood advice
"At most, it's just annoying, so I usually pretend to agree, so they shut up and move on because it's important to choose wisely what we...

12 May

Preeclampsia | Signs, symptoms and causes during pregnancy
Preeclampsia | Signs, symptoms and causes during pregnancy
Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that affects both mothers and their unborn babies. Read further about how to prevent or treat...

06 May

WATCH | You'll never guess the theme Rihanna chose for her baby shower
WATCH | You'll never guess the theme Rihanna chose for her baby shower
Did Rihanna just start a new baby shower trend?

03 May

How one woman’s traumatic experience drove her investigation into pregnancy and mental health
How one woman’s traumatic experience drove her investigation into pregnancy and mental health
In The Cost of Labour, Natalie Kon-yu investigates women’s mental well-being in pregnancy with rare honesty.

20 Apr

WATCH | The interesting food cravings Rihanna says she can't get enough of during pregnancy
WATCH | The interesting food cravings Rihanna says she can't get enough of during pregnancy
"I usually hate desserts, but all of a sudden, you come close to me with a chocolate-covered doughnut, and you've got my heart forever".

19 Apr

WATCH | Pregnant Britney Spears opens up about previous struggle with perinatal depression
WATCH | Pregnant Britney Spears opens up about previous struggle with perinatal depression
Delighted to share baby news, pop star Britney Spears also shed some light on perinatal depression, describing it as an "absolutely...

14 Apr

Mice get food cravings too: What this may mean for human pregnancy
Mice get food cravings too: What this may mean for human pregnancy
Female mice are more sensitive to sweet foods, much like pregnant women are, and they develop binge-eating behaviours when offered high...

13 Apr

Did you know about the mucus plug protecting you and your baby in pregnancy? | Nature's beautiful safety nets
Did you know about the mucus plug protecting you and your baby in pregnancy? | Nature's beautiful safety nets
If you see signs of the mucus plug, it is a sign that your cervix is softening, ripening, effacing, dilating and moving into position to...

08 Apr

WATCH | The sweet reason Rihanna's discovered 'new levels of love and respect' for her mom
WATCH | The sweet reason Rihanna's discovered 'new levels of love and respect' for her mom

08 Apr

WATCH | Dress on fire!  Another baby reveal mishap sees pregnant mom's dress scorched
WATCH | Dress on fire! Another baby reveal mishap sees pregnant mom's dress scorched
From injuries to fires and everything in between, the gender reveal party gimmick doesn't seem worth the effort, yet they remain as...

04 Apr

How your uterus supports you and your baby in pregnancy | Nature's beautiful safety nets
How your uterus supports you and your baby in pregnancy | Nature's beautiful safety nets
During pregnancy, your uterus works hard to keep the cervix closed so that you do not go into premature labour. By 38 weeks of pregnancy,...

28 Mar

Can I claim maternity benefits from the UIF? It depends. Here's what you need to know
Can I claim maternity benefits from the UIF? It depends. Here's what you need to know
You may apply as soon as you go on maternity leave and your salary is reduced or within twelve months after your baby's birth.

29 Mar

How the umbilical cord sustains your baby in pregnancy | Natures beautiful safety nets
How the umbilical cord sustains your baby in pregnancy | Natures beautiful safety nets
The umbilical cord acts as the source of your baby's nutrients and oxygen.

16 Mar

How amniotic fluid protects you and your baby in pregnancy | Nature's beautiful safety nets
How amniotic fluid protects you and your baby in pregnancy | Nature's beautiful safety nets
Amniotic fluid is more than a safety net of pregnancy. It's vital for the healthy development of skills that your baby needs to survive...

07 Mar

Long-awaited policy on pregnant pupils promises a new dawn
Long-awaited policy on pregnant pupils promises a new dawn
The Department of Education’s Learner Pregnancy Policy is a positive step but has shortcomings

04 Mar

'Silent guardians of parenthood': The role of a doula during pregnancy, birth and the 4th trimester
'Silent guardians of parenthood': The role of a doula during pregnancy, birth and the 4th trimester
"The doula is there to console and encourage. She is positioned to care and protect professionally, with intuitive compassion, while...

03 Mar

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  • Can I apply for maintenance for my son, from his adult siblings?
  • Gwyneth Paltrow's luxury alpaca nappies are a joke. No, really, they are
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