“My Husband Beat Me While I Was Pregnant — Here’s How I Survived”

by Women's Health | Nov 20, 2017 | FitMama

By Anonymous, as told to Andrea Todd; Photographs by Yanalya/Freepik “You can brainwash yourself into thinking things aren’t so bad.” As a child, I was sexually abused by my dad. And like a lot of girls who are abused, I married young – I was 22. We...

“Pregnancy Gave Me Diabetes — And I Had No Idea”

by Women's Health | Nov 14, 2017 | FitMama, Health

By Michelle October; photographs by Freepik “I didn’t know I had gestational diabetes until after [my son] was born.” Gestational diabetes is often pushed to the back of the line of important conditions to be on the lookout for. Type 2 Diabetes, The Big...

This Pregnant Woman’s Powerful Instagram Post Explains Why You Can’t See Her Baby Bump

by Women's Health | Oct 26, 2017 | FitMama

By Elena Lyn Gross; Photographs by Yanalya/Freepik She says she has a “tilted” uterus. When you’re pregnant it can seem like everyone wants to chime in with their insights and advice on everything from gender and names to cravings and labour. People...

Here’s How Having A Doula By Your Side Can Ease Your Pregnancy

by Women's Health | Oct 2, 2017 | FitMama

By Megan Flemmit and Jessica Migala, photography by yanalya/Freepik If you’re pregnant (or thinking about it), you may want one on your side. Childbirth can be a stressful time for many new moms. Preparing for the arrival of your baby while dealing with the...

“I’m 8 Months Pregnant And Still Training — Here’s Why”

by Women's Health | Sep 21, 2017 | FitMama

By Zinhlezonke Zikalala “Labour is hard work and so is recovery, I want to go into it as strong as I can possibly be.” Rozanne was already 35 weeks into her pregnancy and she has no plans to stop training until the very end. “I’d consulted my doctor about it, and...