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The Birthing Team, an affordable maternity care programme that offers quality care in private hospital facilities for a fixed all-inclusive fee, is now offering its services at Netcare Pholoso Hospital…

July is Savings Month, a time for South Africans to set new goals on how to grow their pockets. For parents-to-be, concern is often centred around mentally and physically preparing…

One in 10 men experience postnatal depression either during their partner’s pregnancy or up to one year following the birth of their child, this is according to a study released…

May is Anti-Tobacco Awareness Month. While many women quit smoking when they become pregnant, their babies can still be affected by second-hand smoke from friends and family. As a result…

Often concerned with the logistics of maternity leave, moms-to-be can overlook the eight months spent at work before their new arrival. World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which…

Untreated tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy poses a significant threat to both mother and child. World Tuberculosis Day, which takes place on 24 March, aims to promote the prevention of infection,…

Experts say that there is a lack of education about pregnancy in South Africa, which can lead to avoidable complications at birth or long-term developmental challenges for the child. Pregnancy…

A long car, bus or plane trip can increase the risk of complications for pregnant women and their unborn babies. While travelling this festive season, moms-to-be are encouraged to take…

Many refer to the three months after birth as “the fourth trimester”, due to its crucial role in babies’ development and the physical demands made of new moms. During this…

World Breastfeeding Week, an annual campaign run by the World Health Organisation (WHO), takes place from 1 to 7 August. According to numerous studies, breastfeeding is one of the most…