When life gives you lemons, or when your baby is breech
“I just want to do a quick ultrasound to make sure he’s head down. I’m not completely sure, and at 36 ...
Birth options: C-section explained
South Africa has among the highest rates of caesarean section (C-section) deliveries in the world, and it is ...
Birth options: Natural (vaginal) birth
It is your right as a pregnant woman to receive unbiased information about your childbirth options in order ...
Is a doula for you?
A doula is not a medical professional, so she can’t make any medical decisions or actually deliver the ...
Should a midwife be part of your birth plan?
“A midwife will manage your prenatal care and checks, and advise you about all aspects of pregnancy, birth ...
Giving birth with girl power
Giving birth can – and should – be a woman’s most precious and cherished memory. Or, it can be a ...
Get the birth you want!
Standing up for yourself can be hard at the best of times. Doing it when you’re pregnant and have the life ...
Water birth: My real life story
One of my friends knew a lady who decided to have a water birth at her home. It was the first time I had ever ...
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