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At seven to eight months
Look out, baby’s on the move!
At nine months
Your baby sits alone and pivots into a crawling position. He crawls on extended limbs and holds on to furniture to pull himself up to stand.
Nutrition during pregnancy
By taking responsibility for your body, you can maximise your level of wellbeing and enjoy good health.
Good nutrition is of the utmost importance during your pregnancy
Pregnancy concerns and diet solutions
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Protein in Pregnancy
Protein (and the amino acids within) is the most important building blocks for all human cells. Given the rapid cell development of your baby-to-be it should be an essential part of your diet.
Iron in Pregnancy
As a mom, whether you have a child yet or not, you look into the lens of the future to envision memorable moment after memorable moment together.
Food Cravings During Pregnancy
Pregnant women will tell you they experience almost irrepressible cravings for certain foods – salty, sweet, spicy or fatty foods. Some think it’s the body signaling what the growing baby needs.
The First Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 1-4 – the start of your first trimester. The first signs of pregnancy may be very visible… or not at all.
How Much Weight Should I Gain During Pregnancy?
There are many things you can do to prepare for the delivery of a healthy baby. One of the most important things is eating right to gain the extra weight you’ll need to support another life.
The Fourth Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 14-17.
The Sixth Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 23-27. Your baby develops movements that will later help it take its first whiff of air in the world, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.
The Seventh Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 28-31. The changes in your body continue to take place as you enter your third trimester! As baby prepares for its future exit: its eyelids are uncovered and eyelash
The Ninth Month of Pregnancy
Your pregnancy: weeks 36-40. It’s time for the final preparations before the big day.
Baby Thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection and can be found in your baby’s mouth, nappy area or under the chin. The fungus lives on the skin and usually causes no harm, but when conditions are favourable,&n
Returning to Work From Maternity Leave
Taking care of a newborn baby is a full time job which requires dedication from you and your family.
Emotional development in Your Baby
Your baby is discovering their emotions from birth.
Baby meal planner 8 to 10 months
Around 8-10 months, increase the variety and texture of foods for your baby.
Baby meal planner 10 to 12 months
Around 10-12 months, babies are ready for harder finger foods & self-feeding.
Social & Emotional Development in your Toddler
As your toddler matures, their social skills grow. They begin to recognise, exhibit and feel emotions.
Baby Toys & Games
You and the immediate environment are your baby’s best toys. Everything is new to them and it takes time to process and feel comfortable with new and natural sounds, smells and feel.
Becoming a parent
Becoming a parent is full of Excitement
The first six to eight weeks after your baby’s birth is known as the post-partum period, a time of physical and emotional readjustment.
Personal considerations
You may need to consider some personal issues before you become pregnant.
Health and fitness
Ideally, you should assess your health and fitness. You may need to make some changes to your lifestyle
Nutrition
Your nutritional status at the time of conception and in the crucial early weeks of pregnancy is significant for the successful outcome of the pregnancy.