Preparation for my ideal birth

Preparation for my ideal birth

I wanted to share my birth story the second time round, as I was very passionate about having the opportunity to give birth naturally and not via Caesarean section, like I did electively (planned) with my first born who was breech. Here is my journey about my...
Pregnancy: the second time round

Pregnancy: the second time round

Pregnancy: the second time round Here we go again – I’m pregnant for the second time. I’m ecstatic and feel very privileged but was in complete shock at the news for the first few weeks. I didn’t feel pregnant – until I took the test and...
How to prevent pregnancy pains? The three P’s.

How to prevent pregnancy pains? The three P’s.

Being pregnant is a transformational stage of your life. Your body physically changes shape. You often feel fatigued. Your emotions can become fragile as your hormones go haywire. It completely alters your identity and sense of self at times. During pregnancy is it...
My pregnancy journey

My pregnancy journey

My pregnancy journey This is my personal pregnancy story, raw and from the heart. It’s not full of roses I’m afraid… I certainly did not ‘glow’ at any stage. My hairdresser once advised me that after doing the deed you should put your legs up the wall and stay in this...