A birth story is about the day your life changed forever – the day you became a mother, your partner became a father, your parents became grandparents, your siblings became aunts and uncles. A day you will never forget - it will be forever etched...
The opportunity to sit down and draw up a birth plan with your partner is worth every ounce of strength it takes to do it. It makes you stop and think, opens discussion with your partner to express each ones desires and dreams for labour,...
By Anchen Verster – Registered nurse and midwife, SA certified perinatal educator We have a 1-year-old mixed breed dog that brings our children immense pleasure. She has cost us thousands in garden furniture and garage tool damage but I suppose the price is worth it. I’ve...
“The Right Choice can give you a memorable birthing experience as well as the best start to parenting.” A = Ask questions and more questions till it makes sense to you and you feel you have been given all the answers you need A = Apply this...
I was a relatively old (34 years) when I fell pregnant with my son. I am a gynaecologist and love my job. I grew up in a family of doctors and my dad is also a gynaecologist. I am married to the love of my...
www.otasa.org.za From the moment of conception your baby is developing on a sensory level. As early as three weeks gestation their tactile system is already emerging and by five months all the sensory systems are in place and functioning. The sensory systems: Tactile - touch Gustatory -...