And so it begins – your dream just got an arrival date! It is amazing how two small lines on a positive pregnancy test have the ability to trigger an avalanche of emotions, good and bad.
Through the pregnancy section of our BabyWombWorld Blog we want to help you to enjoy a healthy pregnancy and to prepare for the arrival of your baby. With information ranging from tips on dealing with unpleasant pregnancy symptoms to guidelines on healthy living in pregnancy, this Blog will be worth the visit.
Little girls start dreaming about and (unconsciously) preparing for a baby from a very young age. If you observe a little girl playing with her doll this can be clearly seen. By the time that you fall pregnant, you are ready to go! The same may not be true for your partner, who can easily […]
Co-sleeping with toddlers I was the mom who swore my kids will NEVER co-sleep. I vowed they would sleep in their own beds from they day they were born, I’d make the tough decisions and have them sleeping through the night as soon as possible. Then I had kids and the reality was a world […]
Preparing for the arrival of your newborn With literally thousands of baby products available in stores and online, you’ll find yourself asking “what exactly do I need for my newborn baby?” In truth- you don’t need a lot for your newborn. However, there are a few essentials every little one needs. Of course, there are […]
Baby Shower Gift Basics There are a few things a new mom can never have enough of- nappies, wet wipes, burp cloths, etc. And while these may be practical gifts, we have put together a list of meaningful and useful gifts you might not have thought of. And if you need more inspiration, do have […]
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, you get to grow a whole human with your body. During this journey, your body changes a lot and the growing baby is very dependent on what you feed into your body. It is usually during this time, that you have to change your lifestyle to accommodate your growing baby. […]
Little girls start dreaming about and (unconsciously) preparing for a baby from a very young age. If you observe a little girl playing with her doll this can be clearly seen. By the time that you fall pregnant, you are ready to go! The same may not be true for your partner, who can easily […]
When thinking about birth options you are probably thinking of vaginal birth versus caesarean section. These are the two ways in which a baby can be birthed. There are, however, 4 birth options in South Africa to consider(and yes, these differ around the world). You may or may not have a choice in which one […]
Co-sleeping with toddlers I was the mom who swore my kids will NEVER co-sleep. I vowed they would sleep in their own beds from they day they were born, I’d make the tough decisions and have them sleeping through the night as soon as possible. Then I had kids and the reality was a world […]
Preparing for the arrival of your newborn With literally thousands of baby products available in stores and online, you’ll find yourself asking “what exactly do I need for my newborn baby?” In truth- you don’t need a lot for your newborn. However, there are a few essentials every little one needs. Of course, there are […]
Baby Shower Gift Basics There are a few things a new mom can never have enough of- nappies, wet wipes, burp cloths, etc. And while these may be practical gifts, we have put together a list of meaningful and useful gifts you might not have thought of. And if you need more inspiration, do have […]
Falling pregnant is a big deal Deciding to have a baby is a big decision in one’s life. It’s a commitment that you make for the rest of your life, for better or for worse, through good times and bad times. Pregnancy comes with many physical and emotional challenges. Many of these are out of […]
What is a birth plan, and should you have one? A birth plan is exactly what the name says – a plan of action for your birth. For many moms, birth is something that happens to them and the process often feels out of your control. It is important to realise that there are decision […]
Pain after birth is normal- today we break down what you can expect in your first days post-partum. Your body undergoes massive changes during pregnancy. After delivery, recovery is a long process. You also have the additional discomfort caused by the birth itself (whether it was vaginal or via Caesarean section). Read more on what […]
Most women will agree that vaginal birth was probably one of the most painful things they ever had to do. Several women report pain and discomfort after vaginal birth. An amazing secret of natural birth is that labour pains stop promptly the moment when baby is delivered. Sadly, this is when a Caesarean section mom’s […]