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...pregnancy and the baby light and positive though – you do not want to scare your child unnecessarily. with older children, it is a good idea to talk to your child about the new baby as if the...

...pregnancy, do not expect them to be too interested at that moment. they really do not understand what is going on, and will probably try to direct your attention to something else. if your toddler...

...pregnancy and birth that you need time for it to recover. you just don't feel like your old self. many women report that their libido is low during this time in their lives. they just don't...

...pregnancy and labour, and the later will provide emotional support once you have had your baby, giving guidance to new mums. a doula is usually not medically trained. they are often mothers themselves...

what is amniocentesis? amniocentesis is a test which you can have between weeks 15 and 18 of your pregnancy. amniotic fluid is extracted from your uterus and this fluid is tested for chromosomal...

...pregnancy. most women will go on to have a perfectly healthy baby even if they have bleeding or spotting. there are a number of reasons why light bleeding might occur. you may be experiencing...

what is an ultrasound? ultrasounds have become the norm for all pregnant women but what exactly goes on? ultrasounds have become the norm for all pregnant women. in early pregnancy, the ultrasound is...

...pregnancy before the second trimester many women may also opt for cvs. what you do with the information that you glean from the test is extremely tough. we recommend seeing genetic counselling to you...

prenatal care? what are my options? you have several options when it comes to the type of care you would like to avail of for your pregnancy and the birth of your baby. your choice will depend on your...

miscarriage chances after 12 weeks? the majority of miscarriages take place in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. when you have passed the 12 week mark it is unlikely that a miscarriage will take place...

...pregnancy so if this does occur don’t panic just yet. many women who have light bleeding in the first trimester go on to have perfectly healthy babies however if there is some light bleeding it...

...pregnancy, around week 20 to week 24, your baby’s activity will increase. you will notice them giving lots of little kick during the day. by week 24 to 27 it isn’t unusual to notice that...

when should i tell my boss i'm pregnant? most women prefer to keep their pregnancy under wraps for the first twelve weeks or will even wait until they are showing. this is because they are more...

can i use a vibrator while i'm pregnant? is it safe to use sex toys during pregnancy? there is no evidence that most sexual positions and sexual activities involving sex toys are harmful during...

...pregnancy and there are many opinions about it. the only thing you can be sure of is that your sex life will undergo changes during your wife's pregnancy. the most noticeable change is the...

how will my sex life change as a dad-to-be? your sex life is likely to change while your partner is pregnant there are many factors to take into consideration about sex during pregnancy and there are...

...pregnancy. but be careful during these formative months, and remember the general rule of thumb tends to suggest that you shouldn’t ever be out of breath during exercise. if you find it hard to...

how do i comfort someone who has had a miscarriage? what to say and what not to say the rule of not announcing your pregnancy until the second trimester is not based on an old wive’s tale or...

miscarriage risk - what is it? what are the risks? a miscarriage is the loss of a baby before 24 weeks of gestation. if the loss occurs during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, it is called an early...

...pregnancy is when the egg is fertilised, and attached as it should to your uterus, but it does not develop into an embryo. a chemical pregnancy, on the other hand, is where the egg is fertilised, but...