By Anchen Verster – SA certified perinatal educator, registered nurse and midwife, mother of 4 including twins. After my first child was born the job that I was in was a contract job so I didn’t get maternity leave and we were only due to stay...
By Anchen Verster – SA certified perinatal educator, registered nurse and midwife, mother of 4 including twins I was scheduled to give birth in a private hospital close to where I lived - my medical aid limited services to this particular hospital but when I went...
On November 15th, in celebration of World Cord Blood Day 2018, CryoSave SA will join experts from around the globe to educate parents, healthcare professionals and the public about the current uses of cord blood stem cells as well as ground-breaking research in this area...
BOKSBURG – The birth of five babies surely comes with certain challenges, but Cuddlers wanted to eliminate just one of those challenges for the parents of newborn quintuplets, with a hefty donation. On 6 September Thando Buthelezi was taken by surprise when she gave birth to...
I give thanks to my hypnobirthing instructor, to all the yoga that I did, and the positive mind set that I kept up, despite all the crazy ups & downs. I was 10 days overdue, and at this stage, had tried many different things to bring...
There is nothing quite as comforting to a baby than the embrace of their mother. The love, security and comfort of a mom’s hug is hard to match; but Huggies®, the trusted nappy brand and partner to moms around the world, are inspired by mom’s...
Cape Town, August 2018: Mundipharma has advanced its leadership in feminine care by launching a new cosmetic range specifically designed for the intimate area. Everything from daily protection, to doctor-recommended treatments for specific issues, are now available in the uniquely comprehensive BETADINE™ Feminine Care range. The...
Most of us have fond childhood memories of being in the kitchen with loved ones and creating scrumptious meals and treats. As children, we always wanted to help in the kitchen and get our hands dirty, leading us across generations to see the kitchen as...
Our 1st born is full of surprises. The first surprise was 2 days before our wedding when I found out I was pregnant and the second time deciding to be born at 37 weeks. I was busy doing my taxes when my water broke at 17:30...
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is increasingly becoming a greater determinant of future success across all spheres of life than IQ, an expert says, adding that it is more important than ever before that EQ is nurtured from a young age. “The introduction of social media into our...