The more we learn about life and birth, the more we are realising just how impactful the way of birth is and how it impacts the future health of your newborn. During labour, your baby is pushed and squeezed down the vagina. The contractions are giving...
By Anchen Verster – Registered nurse and midwife, SA certified perinatal educator, SACPE I do multiple home visits every week to see how new families are coping with breastfeeding and general adjustment after birth. I seldom meet a mother who does not at some point sleep...
The experience of birth profoundly affects women and their families Create good birthing experiences, the memories are with you forever A woman’s body is designed to give birth naturally and safely Women’s inner wisdom guides them through birth Birth is normal, natural and...
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...