by Women's Health | Mar 27, 2017 | FitMama, Weight Loss
By now, you probably know that it’s not a good idea to gain 20+ kilos while you’re pregnant. But is it ever okay to lose weight when you’re knocked up? While the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says it’s fine to work out...
by Women's Health | Mar 3, 2017 | FitMama
By Korin Miller; Photography by onlyyouqj/FreePik This is NOT okay! The last time we checked, giving birth is giving birth, no matter how the baby vacates the premises. But apparently one birth photographer doesn’t see it that way—and her former client is calling her...
by Women's Health | Feb 7, 2017 | FitMama, Health
We all know that alcohol, sushi and large amounts of caffeine are big no-no’s when it comes to pregnancy. But a recent study in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that expectant mothers should also avoid liquorice. Glycyrrhizin, the natural sweetener...
by Women's Health | Nov 17, 2016 | FitMama, Health
Some of these reasons you will know and some might shock you… Late or Inadequate Antenatal Care The recommended number of visits during pregnancy in South Africa is four, according to the Health SA Gesondheid Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Studies have...
by Women's Health | Nov 7, 2016 | FitMama, Weight Loss
The conversation surrounding breast-feeding versus bottle-feeding usually pegs health benefits against convenience. A less common talking point? The reported pound-shedding effect of nursing your baby. Model Alessandra Ambrosio, who had her second child in May 2012,...
