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Fatigue during pregnancy

Is exhaustion, tiredness, and fatigue taking a hold on you? Exhaustion can be such a drag but be assured it’s normal to feel more tired than usual when you are pregnant.

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Breastfeeding & Exercise

Let’s be honest figuring out when to exercise again after giving birth can be challenging, especially so when you are a first time mom, struggling to make sense of everything.

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Implicated in a medical negligence case

Midwifery and obstetric medical negligence claims in South Africa are big business. Over the past decade there has been a steady increase in the number of malpractice claims brought against health care providers in South Africa specifically in maternity care; and in the monetary damages awarded to plaintiffs.

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Apgar Score

What is meant by the Apgar Score?

If this is your first baby, you will be quite surprised by your baby’s appearance. Instead of the picture-perfect little angel, your baby will most probably look bluish, and covered with blood and cream-cheese-looking sticky stuff (Vernix).

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