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Stress is such a familiar part of any women's life, short-term stress situations are normal; however, constantly feeling on the edge is not a good thing. Stress is something that all pregnant women experience, but excessive levels of stress can not only affect mommy but also her unborn baby.  M...

In sub-Saharan Africa the population is multiplying at a galloping rate, by the year 2050 one in every 3 children under 18 will be African. From around 2030 sub-Saharan Africa will be the region with the greatest number of children under the age of 18.  Mortality rates among children under five...

When we talk about the umbilical cord we have to mentioning the placenta. Your baby develops inside your uterus with the help of a life support system that consists of the umbilical cord, placenta and amniotic sac. In your womb the umbilical cord is attached to the placenta, the placenta is where yo...

If you had an active lifestyle pre-pregnancy, falling pregnant may be a bit restricting in some of your usual activities.  Not only do you have to deal with gaining all this extra weight, dealing with crazy hormones but also worrying that you might do something that could harm your little growi...

The best and biggest gift you can possibly give your baby is being happy, contented and maintaining a loving relationship with the father of the baby. As the new mother you will need to include the father and let him know that he is very important to you and the baby. Show him how to […]...

Many women are anxious about falling pregnant and want to know as soon as possible if they are pregnant. There is no stipulated date to take a pregnancy test, because everybody is different. It is very difficult to wait when you already start feeling some symptoms like nauseas, tiredness or even sor...

Your first healthcare visit should include a pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy, with a full physical examination that will include a pelvic exam; your urine should also be tested for protein, sugar and signs of infections. During the pelvic exam your healthcare provider will also check for se...

Emotional health is a state of wellbeing. When you feel well and content, you are better able to cope with stress, maintain healthy relationships and enjoy life. Looking after your emotional health has many benefits for both you and your baby. Being active, feeling a sense of belonging and having a ...

When you are having a baby the question on everybody’s lips are “is it a boy or is it a girl?” Many people want to know as soon as possible, but it is not possible to know the mystery until the mother is around 16 weeks pregnant. The gender is determined immediately upon fertilisation, which [...

During the first trimester a baby changes from a single fertilized cell to an embryo.  Organs take shape, and the baby starts to move.  •Baby’s Bones:  Week 6 the baby starts to sprout arms, legs, hands and feet, week 10 fingers and toes •Hair and nails: Between week 7 and 8. Th...