Moms- and dads-to-be spend nearly 40 weeks planning for the arrival of their babies – but once the contractions start, the urge to panic can be overwhelming! Here’s a checklist of questions you should be able to answer before the big day:

Keeping active while you’re pregnant develops strong, flexible muscles that will help you during labour. It also makes bouncing back into shape after the pregnancy that much easier! You will, however, have some limitations so bear the following in mind: Stay cool by exercising for shorter periods of time in a cool environment, drinking plenty [...]

There’s nothing you can do to stop your baby getting sick, but there are some common illnesses that you can deal with at home. 1. FeverA fever is a high temperature accompanied by chills and sweating. It’s usually a sign of infection and often accompanies colds, flu, ear infections and other viruses. If your baby [...]

Whether crawling or walking, there are many dangers around your home that your baby needs to be protected from.  While accidents do happen, taking these precautions will help ensure that the results are only minor bumps. Be Vigilant: There’s no substitute for your eagle-eyed supervision.  Never leave your baby alone, unless she’s safely in a [...]

The unintentionally funny (and unfortunately true) story of one Dad’s day at home alone with his baby daughter.

Read on as three mothers share their birth experiences and the lessons they learned along the way. Expect The Unexpected…When Annelize became ill during a school meeting, little did she know her son was about to arrive! “On Monday 21st January 2008, I was exactly 39 weeks pregnant. When I went for a check-up, my [...]

Many people think that when their baby is a newborn they’re just a big “lump”, but you’d be amazed how quickly your baby learns and grows and there are a lot of things that you can do to stimulate them and help them learn. Here are a few simple activities that will help you interact [...]

Regular antenatal care is crucial for a healthy pregnancy. Most women will see their doctor once a month until they are about 30 weeks pregnant, then every two weeks until the final month, and weekly thereafter. At all of these visits, doctors will check the mother’s weight, urine, blood pressure, and monitor the baby’s growth. [...]