FAQ | The answers to all your questions

What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?
Seafood high in mercury Raw seafood Undercooked meats, poultry and eggs Certain soft cheeses Alcohol and caffeine Peanut products Click here for more in-depth info on what foods to av  [read more]

What is a chemical pregnancy?
With a chemical pregnancy, a couple will take a pregnancy test and if it's taken at just the right time, it will show up positive, but if they happen to take another pregnancy test a few days later th  [read more]

My partner is not interested in me sexually. Does he find my pregnant body unattractive?
You are feeling beautiful but your partner shows no interest - what's up with him? Let's have a look at what might be going on in that logical yet sensitive mind of his: His lack of interest mi  [read more]

Is sex safe during pregnancy?
Get the go-ahead If your gynae gave you his stamp of approval there is absolutely no reason why you and your partner cannot enjoy a healthy sex life. If your gynae says “no sex”, find out exactly  [read more]

What are my chances of expecting twins?
Twin pregnancies occur more often today than they ever have - general statistics show that in the 21st century as many as three in 100 natural pregnancies and one in four pregnancies with fertility dr  [read more]

How do I know when I am ovulating?
Ovulation signs and symptoms Breast sensitivity Cramping of the abdomen Increased vaginal secretions Practical tools and tips to determine if you are ovulating: Measure your basal body  [read more]

How do I get this morning sickness to go away?
Morning sickness during pregnancy can be a real downer during your first trimester. Morning sickness usually ends around 12 weeks, so there is hope! These morning sickness cures may bring relief in th  [read more]

Am I really in labour - Is this it?
No fervent mom-to-be want to arrive at the hospital just to be told that she is not really in labour but are experiencing false labour symptoms. So how do you know if this is the real deal? False  [read more]

What can I do to enhance my chances of falling pregnant?
If you have been trying to conceive for a while but have no bump to show for all your effort, it may help to follow these 8 practical tips to increase your chances of falling pregnant: Too much v  [read more]

How can I prevent getting stretch marks?
Mother Nature is not always kind, is she? Stretch marks usually appear during the third trimester. If you are genetically prone to them, your chances of getting them are of course higher, but don't l  [read more]

How do I know if I'm pregnant?
There are unfortunately not a lot of tell tale signs in very early pregnancy. Besides missing your period, you may notice that your breasts are quite sensitive and tender and you feel more sleepy and  [read more]

How much weight should I gain in pregnancy?
If your weight before you fell pregnant was healthy according to your height, it’s normal to gain between 11 and 16 kilos. If you were underweight before you fell pregnant, however, you can expect t  [read more]