Your Pregnancy

PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Helen Schöer (editorypb@ypbmagazine.com) ART DIRECTOR Charné Casey LIFESTYLE & SHOPPING EDITOR Elaine Schoeman COPY EDITOR Joey Kok MARKETING & ADVERTISING Zoë Smith zoe.smith@media24.com, 082 457 6984 CONTRIBUTORS Kerryn

I love new year's resolutions and, for the past few years, mine have been the same: to stay out of hospital! Since March 2020, when we all feared the Virus That Shall not be Named, I've been dealing with another medical issue altogether, caused by “b

This pregnancy has been so much better than my first. I only had a little bit of morning sickness, and my face is clearer. However, I am much more tired because I have a toddler who is almost 4 years old. I buy every issue of your magazine – it has s

My pregnancy with our second child, Vuyo, was a roller-coaster ride from the start. I found out that I was pregnant in January 2022 and then the next day, I realised I was positive with Covid-19. I had to be in lockdown and ended up passing a lot of

Me (on the phone with my mom): “When are these kids going to be less needy?” My mom: “Well you're in your mid 30s on the phone with me so…” Having a daughter is like having a little broke best friend who thinks you're rich. @momlaughs My kid woke me

Women/moms/mom figures are caring and loving souls. When we find a small plant with a potentially beautiful flower, we will meet its needs with the correct sunlight and watering, knowing it could turn into something more beautiful than what it alread

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Correctly installed safety seats can curtail the likelihood of post-accident hospitalisation for children by a remarkable 69 percent. Make sure it is NRCS-approved with adjustable features and is appropriate for your baby's age and weight. Regularly

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When comparing products, use the 100g column, as the “per serve” column will send you astray. Even if it's a similar product, the manufacturer decides how big or small the serve is to seem more appealing. Fibre will make you feel fuller for longer, h

The easiest way to find items in closed containers is to label them! Opt for a shelf and reading nook all in one. While encouraging reading, it will also inspire your child to develop a good habit of cleaning and tidying. Add some fun scatter cushion

Returning to the workforce after spending three or four months at home with baby, and pretty much in your PJs, can be a seriously daunting task. With a few handy tips though, you can make the transition an easier one. If you are continuing to breastf

Spending ten minutes a day playing with your stepchild has a profound effect on your relationship, says Caroline Webster-Stratton, who devised the Incredible Years Parenting Programme. Allow the child to lead the play – this is not a time for teachin

Q&A Email your question for our experts to SHARING@YPBMAGAZINE.COM Please note that experts unfortunately cannot respond to each question personally. The answers provided on these pages should not replace the advice of your doctor. Chantelle speciali

Across cultures, a craving for items not typically desired is often considered a hallmark of pregnancy. Research has shown that pregnancy cravings arise from hormonal fluctuations that affect your sense of smell, taste and appetite, causing you to ye

Q I'm expecting my second baby, and in hindsight I'm sure I had postnatal depression (PND) with my first. I simply didn't enjoy being a mother to the point that we put off having a second for four years. I also just felt too ashamed and busy to tell

Sr Marisce Blackaller-Smal – a nursing sister, midwife and lactation consultant at ABC Family Clinic in Cape Town – says that if you experience any of the following symptoms, it's best to go to the hospital or see your doctor immediately… You have a

Q My baby was premature and a little sickly, and I'm not sure what effect that will have on milestones. How do I work out what she should be doing by when, and is there a way for me to provide extra support for her to catch up? I think I might be exp

The cry of the newborn is an urgent call for help. This first cry also changes the physiology of the baby's heart, dividing it into four separate chambers to deal with oxygenated blood from the lungs, and de-oxygenated blood from the body. It inflate

Just because babies can't talk doesn't mean they don't have lots to say! Your baby started communicating with you even before she was born and continues to do so now using her body and cries. You can decode these early messages. Newborns do this a lo

1 INVOLUNTARY PHYSICAL SIGNALS such as going still, getting louder, bobbing on and off the breast and kicking legs madly while lying on the back. Bowel movements are often quite obvious to parents and generally easiest to get in the potty or toilet.

From the moment your baby is born, you analyse his poos – the colour, the texture, even the smell. It's one of the few ways we can figure out what's going on with our little person. If he stops making poos in his later baby or toddler years, you'll w

You and your friend barely sit down when the blood-curdling screams start. You rush out to see who's hurt, only to find your two children, each determinedly tugging on one arm of a doll while screaming loudly. It's a scene that plays itself out in th

1. Use leaves and other elements found in nature to point out different shapes to your toddler. Circles can be found in flowers, and the clouds have many different shapes.2. Point out different colours to your toddler when you're outside.3. Teach her

■ Quiet time during the day contributes to a good night's sleep. That's why naps are very important. If your toddler is ready to stop their daytime nap though, exchange it with quiet time that includes 30 minutes to an hour of technology-free time sp

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“Thinking for yourself is not something you can learn in your twenties,” says Alan. “Allow your child to make age-appropriate decisions regularly, so that they become a comfortable decision maker.” In a world with an overwhelming number of choices, t

Along with my husband, Richard, and Aaron and Michael, our two sons, we made the big decision to leave South Africa and start a new life in Auckland, New Zealand, in July 2019. It was a tough move, filled with challenges, but it's a journey we're gra

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Ready, steady… it's a birth-day! You've packed the baby bag, spent hours choosing cute baby onesies and mix 'n match outfits, but what about you? Hannah Grace's range of maternity wear includes an ingenious 7-day-combo, and a Ready for Hospital set,