by Women's Health | May 2, 2018 | Health
It happens: you’re faced with an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy. What are your options? In South Africa, there are two forms of legal abortion: surgical and medical termination of pregnancy. A surgical abortion is allowed from four to 20 weeks of pregnancy, while...
by Women's Health | Apr 30, 2018 | Health
With Mother’s Day coming up, let’s talk about breastfeeding. According to research done by the World Health Organisation (WHO), breastfeeding can save the lives of over 820 000 children a year. The WHO recommends that moms should exclusively breastfeed...
by Women's Health | Mar 27, 2018 | Weight Loss
It’s easy to get stuck in a “fast food, no exercise, just getting through the day” kind of rut. It happens to the best of us. In addition, Wendy Ngwangi had just had her first child, and pregnancy definitely messes with a girl’s eating habits...
by Women's Health | Mar 26, 2018 | Health
Miscarriage can be caused by so many things and has happened to many expectant mothers. Three women with very different experiences show that pregnancy loss can be accompanied by a range of emotions – all valid, all normal… “Becoming A Mom Wasn’t A Priority” For...
by Women's Health | Mar 8, 2018 | Health
Can you imagine the trauma of giving birth to a baby girl, just to be trapped in a coma from which you can’t escape? Unable to see your child or even ask after her. This was Julie’s introduction into motherhood, in an oxygen mask and unable to move. And...
