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Conception

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy planning How to get pregnant

Best time to get pregnant Chances of getting pregnant Getting pregnant tips Best positions for getting pregnant Get pregnant faster Having trouble getting pregnant? How to conceive a boy How to conceive a girl Getting pregnant during ovulation Shettles method

Getting pregnant with PCOS Endometriosis and pregnancy Transdermal implant contraceptive removal

Am I pregnant?

Home pregnancy tests A positive pregnancy test A negative pregnancy test How many weeks pregnant am I? Am I pregnant? quiz Spotting before a period Phantom pregnancy Two-week wait

Ovulation

Pregnancy and ovulation calculator

The ovulation cycle Ovulation days Ovulation temperature Ovulation predictor

Ovulation pain Ovulation symptoms The ovulation test After ovulation Basal body temperature chart

Fertility

Fertility information

Fertility, age and men Fertility, age and women

Fertility monitor

Fertility monitor Fertility tests Fertility cycle

Increase fertility

Increase fertility Fertility treatment Acupuncture fertility Fertility clinic Natural fertility

Fertility rate

Fertility rate Fertility age

IVF

IVF cost Sperm donation IVF embryo (Blastocyst) Embryo transfer

Pregnancy

Week by week

The First Trimester

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13

Second Trimester

Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Week 25 Week 26 Week 27

Third trimester

Week 28 Week 29 Week 30 Week 31 Week 32 Week 33 Week 34 Week 35 Week 36 Week 37 Week 38 Week 39 Week 40 Week 41

Early pregnancy

Pregnancy symptoms

Morning sickness Metallic taste in mouth HCG levels

Coping with the first trimester Cramps in early pregnancy Pregnancy information Unplanned pregnancy Due date based on conception date Your pregnancy due date chart Baby gender prediction

General baby gender prediction info Baby heart rate gender prediction Old wives’ tales Around gender prediction

Baby eye colour predictor Kids Height Calculator

Pregnancy Care

Pregnancy changes Pregnancy breast care

Breast self-examination guide Maternity bras

Pregnancy pamper treatments Pregnancy massage Sleeping during pregnancy Sex during pregnancy

Is sex safe during pregnancy?

Travel during pregnancy

Driving during pregnancy

Avoid during pregnancy Pregnancy exercise

Pelvic floor exercises

Pregnancy nutrition

Pregnancy dietary guidelines Foods during pregnancy Iodine deficiency during pregnancy Pregnancy eating plan Pregnancy weight gain Anaemia in pregnancy Vitamins and supplement Pregnancy and caffeine Effects of caffeine How much is too much caffeine?

Dressing for your shape Oral health and pregnancy Music in the womb Colouring your hair during pregnancy Implantation bleeding Pregnancy haemorrhoids Constipation during pregnancy Thrush in pregnancy Mucous plug

Pregnancy Complications

Gestational diabetes Placental abruption Preeclampsia Eclampsia High blood pressure in pregnancy Hyperemesis gravidarum Intrauterine growth retardation Premature labour Deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy Rhesus disease Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios ABO incompatibility Placenta praevia Cholestasis in pregnancy Symphysis pubis dysfunction Perinatal mortality Bleeding during pregnancy

Baby needs

Important decisions Buy for baby Baby equipment Baby safety shopping guide High chairs For your newborn

Baby nursery

Baby nursery décor

Baby nursery wall Baby nursery ideas Baby nursery designs

Nursery furniture

Childbirth

Labour

Pre-Labour Birth partner The first stages of labour Labour delivery – the second stage of labour Birth placenta - The third stage Pre-term labour Inducing labour Natural labour Pain relief Cord blood donation / banking

Preparing for Baby

Birth choice Birth plan Birth without fear Assisted vaginal delivery Breech Birth Stretch and sweep Preparing for childbirth Important decisions

Postnatal

Postnatal health Post pregnancy bleeding Perineal care Questions after giving birth Emotions after birth

Postnatal depression treatment Postnatal depression support Paternal postnatal depression

Hospital discharge Coming home after childbirth Pelvic floor exercises after birth Postnatal exercise Sex after giving birth

Prematurity

Premature babies’ development The impact on parents Terminology in the NICU Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Premature baby care

Natural birth

A natural birth at home

A Homebirth Midwife

Water birth

Having a water birth in a hospital

Caesarean delivery

Elective caesarean Emergency caesarean Caesarean operation Caesarean recovery Vaginal birth after caesarean

Multiple births

Multiple births: Twins

How to have twins Having twins Twin pregnancy week-by-week hCG levels Vanishing twin syndrome

Triplets

Identical triplets Fraternal triplets

Quadruplets Multiple birth association Multiple birth parents

Baby care

Baby health care

Baby bathing

Baby bathing tips Baby Shower Baby sponge bath Bathing your newborn Bathing your growing baby Bathing your Toddler

Baby immunisation

Immunisation advice The South African Vaccination schedule Local reactions and management Whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccine Winter vaccines for the family

Baby cold

Baby colds and flu Baby illness/symptoms Sneeze safe Seeking medical help for babies Pain and fever relief

Baby conditions

Baby reflux Signs of reflux Reflux management tips Baby colic SIDS and reflux Baby eczema How to manage eczema Nutrition for eczema Baby asthma Baby thrush Chickenpox Circumcision

Baby teething

Baby teething chart Baby Teeth Care Tooth tips Oral hygiene for babies & toddlers Prevent tooth decay Water and fluoride Healthy eating equals healthy teeth Dental Associations

Baby massage

Baby massage benefits Preparation for baby massage Basic baby massage Premature babies’ massage Newborn massage Growing baby massage Toddler massage Baby massage strokes Full body baby massage & yoga Baby butterfly & froggy excercises Baby Bliss, Head to Toe & Loving touch Massage Upper body massage & yoga Scalp circles, forehead stroking & bridge of nose massage Smiling Face, Jaw Circles, Rolling Ears and Stroking Massage Touch relaxation, heart of love & butterfly massage Indian milking, pitstop, turn & caress massage Open hand, circling, Swedish milking & caress massage Back and forth & sweeping the back massage Raining, rainbows and the rays of sunshine massage Lower body massage & yoga Water wheel, legs up & belly button smile massage Hands of clock & I love you massage Colic routine, water wheel, froggy pose, touch relaxation & hands of clock massage Hug and glide & indian milking massage Fanning the foot & squeezing the toes massage Scooping The Foot, Thumb Walk & Aeroplane Runway Massage

Health checks for infants

Sleep for your baby

Baby Sleep Information Baby sleep routine Baby sleep patterns SIDS

Safe baby sleep

Baby not sleeping

Baby sleep help Baby sleep tips Parents coping Sleep deprivation and parenthood Baby settling Controlled crying Ferberisation Sleep associations Baby sleep problems Baby nightmares Baby fears & phobias Sleeping through the night Baby sleeping habits

Baby bedding

Baby bedding recommendation Baby swaddling Co-sleeping Choosing the safest cot for baby Bedding and linen buying guide

Baby milestones

Newborn care

Just born baby Newborn paperwork Newborn health Baby routines Delicate newborn care

Newborn development

Engage newborn Newborn bonding What newborns see, hear & feel

Baby development

First steps First words Baby’s memory starts to shine Your baby’s growth Baby growth chart Separation anxiety in babies

Baby weeks

1 Week Baby 2 Week Baby 3 Week Baby 4 Week Baby 5 Week Baby 6 Week Baby 7 Week Baby 8 Week Baby 9 Week Baby 10 Week Baby 11 Week Baby 12 Week Baby

Baby months

1 Month Old Baby 2 Month Old Baby 3 Month Old Baby 4 Month Old Baby 5 Month Old Baby 6 Month Old Baby 7 Month Old Baby 8 Month Old Baby 9 Month Old Baby 10 Month Old Baby 11 Month Old Baby 12 Month Old Baby 13 Month Old Baby 14 Month Old Baby 15 Month Old Baby 16 Month Old Baby 17 Month Old Baby 18 Month Old Baby 19 Month Old Baby 20 Month Old Baby 21 Month Old Baby 22 Month Old Baby 23 Month Old Baby 24 Month Old Baby 25 Month Old Baby 26 Month Old Baby 27 Month Old Baby 28 Month Old Baby 29 Month Old Baby 30 Month Old Baby

Toddler

Toddler development

Toddler behaviour – Common inappropriate behaviours

Developing social skills Perfect play-dates Shyness in Toddlers Toddler behaviour Toddler routines Toddler habits Attention seeking Toddler biting Toddler bullying Household helpers Play and development Using sign language with toddlers Top 10 tips for getting your toddler to listen

Physical Development

Cognitive development The benefits of music for kids Gender play Raising girls Raising boys Boys and girls nappies Physical development – Toddler sleep problems Ways to keep your child talking Imaginative and pretend play Active toddlers at play Common eye problems in young children Drawing development

Emotional development

Crying toddler 10 Tips to keep your child calm

Toilet training

What is the right toilet training age?

When to start toilet training Preparing your baby for toilet training Toilet training your toddler Recognising the urge to wee Toilet training myths

Different toilet training products

Toilet training pants Toilet training potty Toilet training seat Toilet training clothes

Toilet training tools to help

Toilet training games

How to potty train

Dealing with childcare Out and about Easy toilet training

Toilet training tips

Tips from parents Teaching independence Providing consistency Toilet training questions

We are toilet trained! Toilet training problems

Bowel motions Toilet training regression

Night-Time toilet training

Toddler food

Healthy eating Learning to eat Lunch box ideas Snack ideas Toddler nutrition Cooking with kids Sports nutrition for kids Changing kids eating habits

Parenting

Women's fitness

Weight loss after pregnancy

Breakfast: The when, what and how much!

Basic Fitness A fitness routine for moms Women’s abdominal exercises Women’s aerobic exercises Woman’s body exercise Women’s pilates exercises Women’s yoga exercises Regain control of your bladder Fitness and mental health Fitness equipment New year’s resolutions Abdominal fat

Child safety

Home safety

Preventing falls Organising your bathroom for kids Child friendly design Maintaining a safe kitchen Planning a practical laundry room

Baby safety equipment Baby car safety

Protecting your most precious asset Restrain the right way Child car safety FAQs

Buying a stroller or pram – Safety tips for parents Kid’s First Aid

First aid course Emergency first aid South African emergency numbers and a list of hospitals St John South Africa

Water safety

Water safety tips Swimming safety checklist Pool safety Swimming pool rules Swimming between flags Public pool safety- hotels, gyms and recreation centres Swimming pool first aid Beach safety Beaches for kids Sun safety for kids Hypernatremia and your child

Learn to swim

Swimming lessons Infant swimming Kids swimming Toddler swim lessons How to swim- taking the plunge! Kids in the pool Basic swimming skills Pool games Baby swimwear Swim nappy Swim schools World Wide Swim School South African recommendations

New parents

Fatherhood

Becoming a dad Bonding with kids Cost of having a baby Baby expenses Sleep deprivation: it impacts all of us Help! She’s nesting My friends: getting together with the boys Guess What: We’re Pregnant! Celebrating Father’s Day Stay at home dads

Motherhood

Breast health All about mom – mother guilt Quick tips on how to keep you looking good Post baby relationships Friendships after baby Older mothers

Single parents

Single parents’ changing relationships Single parent family Single parent children Single parent support Single parent groups Single parent dating

Coping with the kids when your partner is away Looking after yourself as a new parent

Healthy lifestyle tips for new parents Can quick food be healthy food? What is the effect of caffeine? Sugar facts

Stay-at-home moms

Working moms

Jobs for mothers Mothers returning to work – getting prepared Mothers working from home Returning to work – create a professional look on a budget Returning to work – juggling the pressures of work and family Working from home - quiz Business resources for moms

Registering a business name How to write a business plan How to name a business Small business finance How to set up a website Prototype design Protecting your Idea Setting up a business

Money saving, magical makeovers for moms

Tweezing your eyebrows Manicure and pedicure Masks What skincare products do moms need? Make up tricks for time poor moms Hair care Facials Exfoliants

Marketing your product Working from home moms Market research methods Mom bloggers and social media

Parenting advice

Financial support Preschool systems in South Africa Tips from parents Tips for photographing your child Bilingual children – learning a second language Money-saving tips from Huggies® members Sibling rivalry Glandular fever Head lice Protecting your child from paedophiles Choosing the right childcare for you and your child Photographing kids

How to get the perfect shot What to look for in a camera

Step-parenting Parenting styles Positive parenting tips Understanding attachment parenting

Parents and children

Baby sign language

Baby sign language benefits Steps to success with baby sign language Interpreting your baby’s first signs Milestones in your baby’s language development

Gardening with kids

Garden activities for kids Getting started Growing grass heads Easy-to-grow garden plants Gardening rules and safety Water + dirt = outdoor play, the natural way

Kids and animals

Babies and cats Babies and dogs Pets for kids Cats and children Choosing the right pet for your family Dog training for kids Preventing dog bites

Kids’ party ideas

Invitations, birthday cards and all things party Choosing a venue Fun and easy party activities Food and drink ideas General party ideas and tips Party games The birthday cake

Travelling With Kids

Packing for your trip Travelling with kids – staying sane on the plane Travelling With Kids Tips Holidays with kids Cruising with kids

Reading to children

Help panel – choose a children’s book Children’s reading techniques Why it’s important Little literacy lessons

Numeracy for kids Christmas ideas for kids

Baby’s first Christmas Christmas shopping for kids Playing Santa – a guide for parents Christmas family outings Keeping your child safe at Christmas Christmas games Safety and Christmas decorations Christmas cards Christmas songs Christmas colouring pages Christmas craft Christmas party ideas Coping with Christmas Day Christmas stockings Christmas invitations Homemade christmas decorations Homemade Christmas cards Holiday photo tips

Dining out as a family Kids’ birthday party décor Family photo shoot ideas

Budgeting for a family

Cost of pregnancy

Medical aid for pregnancy Maternity leave How much to spend on maternity wear

Cost of a baby

Baby on a budget Affordable baby supplies Child care costs

The cost of raising a child

Feeding your family on a budget Saving for your child’s education Cheap family holidays

Money saving Ideas for home

Making a family budget planner Managing your mortgage Top tips for debt management How to pay off your credit cards Planning your family’s future Family finance Using a budget planner to keep on top of your bills and budget Preparing for tax time in advance

Child support overview

About the child support grant

Time management tips

House cleaning

10 quick cleaning tips for the house How to quick clean any room in less than 30 minutes. Speed cleaning – how it’s done Laundry cleaning tips Laundry essentials – be prepared for any stain

Coping with the morning rush

Tips for getting organised with kids in the morning 10 ways to save time in the morning Tips for getting your child ready for school in the morning

Get fit quick

Best tips for creating a 30-minute workout plan Best moments in the day to do pelvic floor exercises Exercising with a baby in tow and no babysitter Incorporating daily fitness into your routine

Time saving kitchen tips

Breakfast meals on the go Meal planning for the week ahead Making and freezing baby food in advance Quick kitchen cleaning tips How to use a slow cooker to save time

Save time shopping

5 time-saving grocery shopping tips Bulk-buying to save time and money How to manage your shopping list Saving time with online shopping

Organising tips

8 tips and tricks for how to organise your home Timesaver tips for the household Discover how using a weekly planner helps save time Great ways to structure your days Educating the kids on cleaning and tidying Identifying and eliminating time wasters Creating a family chores chart 10 great ideas to quickly spice up your wardrobe

Time saving for busy moms

10 simple tips for moms on the go to save time A 10 minute daily beauty routine Quick ironing tips for moms 10 of the best make-up tips for moms on the go

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