By Anchen Verster – Registered nurse and midwife, SACPE, SA certified lactation consultant student I recently searched the web looking for breastfeeding pictures for a workshop. I was particularly looking for a picture of a mother crying while breastfeeding. I found ONE! All the other pictures were...
How to cover your bases in the event you contract the virus Friday 10 July 2020, With thousands of new Covid-19 infections occurring daily in South Africa and the possibility of contracting the virus likely to increase over the next few months, have you thought about...
The global spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has left people exposed to the invisible enemy, but there are ways to not only survive but thrive. Aesthetic Lab co-owner and medical practitioner, Dr Chris Giezing, offers some practical advice that will not only arm people to combat COVID-19...
1 June UN Global Day of Parents Much of personal financial planning focuses on saving and investing for your own future, to cover the costs of raising a family and eventually being able to retire independently. However, many people are oblivious of how expensive it can...
Are you celebrating being a mom, for the first time, on Mother’s Day this Sunday (10 May)? Congratulations! Parenthood is the most elating and joyful experience and a great blessing, despite the many challenges of lockdown at present. As a new mother you have plenty to...
Akeso Alberton Media release Is COVID-19 worry affecting your life? The evolutionary role of anxiety explained Wednesday, 6 May 2020, It is easy to become preoccupied with COVID-19 amidst constant reminders of the pandemic, and many people are experiencing feelings of uneasiness, dread or distress. The evolutionary role...
Johannesburg, 22 April 2020: World Meningitis Day is on 24 April and the theme for 2020 is #DefeatMeningitis. The aim of this day is to raise awareness about Meningococcal Meningitis in particular, a disease that can be devastating, with high fatality and a life-changing permanent...
“I feel like I’m in a tornado! I am exhausted! My children are showing signs of stress and anxiety and I do not know how to fix it! I am doing my best to survive! We are overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic – it is...
Huggies® Pants show off your little movers Each little one is unique and has different needs, that's why it's great to have options when it comes to choosing a nappy for your baby. Not only in terms of the brand you prefer, but also the kind...