What does ECV (External cephalic version) mean?
ECV (External cephalic version) is where the doctor tries to turn your baby from the outside using an ultrasound scan to see what’s happening inside...
19 Apr, 2021
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What pain is OK and what pain isn’t OK?
Even the slightest pain during pregnancy is enough to send a woman into a panic about the health of her baby. As a mother-to-be, there’s nothing you want more than to deliver a healthy and happy baby...
18 Apr, 2021
What to do when your waters break
You may feel your waters breaking or you may only realise that your waters have broken when you feel fluid coming out of your vagina or dampness in your underwear....
29 Mar, 2021
Teething is never fun – Here are FIVE simple natural remedies
My hubby Steve used to take the lead on the baby baths...
03 Feb, 2021
What Do You Need in a Baby First Aid Kit?
What first aid supplies do I need at home for my baby?!...
03 Feb, 2021
Pain Relief in Labour
Labor - the clue is in the name! I have been there myself twice and supported lots of women through their journey and I can safely say, it is hard work...
03 Feb, 2021
What is a Labour Show?
A show is something that, like labour, can sometimes cause a little confusion…so hopefully you find this post useful...
03 Feb, 2021
Healthy Eating While Pregnant
While healthy eating is important for us all… it is of extra importance when growing your new little baby or indeed…. babies!!...
03 Feb, 2021
Trying to avoid going overdue?
Would you believe the most common reason for induction of labour (IOL) in Ireland is a first time Mom going ‘overdue’...
03 Feb, 2021
Sleep During Pregnancy
Spoiler alert….A lifetime of being obsessed with sleep starts now...
03 Feb, 2021
Am I experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions?
What do Braxton Hicks feel like? Braxton Hicks contractions are painless tightenings of the uterine muscles and normal throughout your pregnancy as long as they’re painless and irregular....
18 Jan, 2021
How to avoid an induction of labour
Would you believe the most common reason for induction of labour (IOL) in South Africa is a first time Mom going ‘overdue’. Each hospital has a slightly different policy, however they all average at an IOL for post maturity falling between 40+10 to 40+14 days...
14 Dec, 2020
Our Online Antenatal Classes are coming to South Africa
We are delighted to announce the birth of The Baby Academy’s Online Antenatal Classes across South Africa....
13 Dec, 2020
