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It takes a village to raise a Mother
TweetI have been a mother for 10 years and one of the most important lessons I have learned is that a support system is so important. Perhaps this is something that you only learn – In time, After lots of crying, Once we’re drowning, After we are utterly exhausted We’ve all heard the simple saying
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Pardon the silence while I had a baby
TweetAfter a much needed break and lovely maternity leave, I am back at work and finding our new rhythm as a family of 5 (well 6 if you include Delta). If you’re like me and have just returned to work or will be returning to work shortly know that it is perfectly natural to have
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Life with a newborn | What no one tells you
Advice and tips for the parent of a newborn. What to expect after you’re no longer expecting.
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Postpartum | Surviving the first few weeks / month with a newborn | Recap
My postpartum journey has been one filled with happy moments and some challenging ones.
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Elana Afrika’s Baby Brunch is back!
Tweet Media Release: Baby Bullet brings you Elana Afrika’s Baby Brunch Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is delighted to announce the return of the popular parenting event, Baby Brunch. The coming-together of moms & expectant moms is perfect for those looking for a morning of fun and inspiration, sharing of knowledge, conversations about parenting and loads of pampering! Radio &
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Pregnancy | When things don’t go according to plan | Update
TweetPregnancy complications | Week 24-25 Routine check up It was just a routine check up and as usual I was excited to see Baby Girl and see how much she’s grown since my last appointment. Everything was still going great with me, aside from the pelvic pain which I’ve moaned about previously and my recent
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Pregnancy | Hospital Bag Checklist – For YOU
TweetPacking for the hospital can be tricky. Especially if it’s your very first baby. However if you’re in the position where you’ll be giving birth at a private hospitals you will probably be informed on what to pack during your maternity tour (some hospitals provide a packing for two checklist). Check out Mediclinic’s packing for
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Pregnancy | Skin care | Current skincare routine
TweetSometimes its hard to love the skin you’re in I’ve shared my frustrations with my skin during this pregnancy previously and I’m hoping that some changes I’ve made will help improve the appearance and make me feel a tad bit better. I was breaking out on the sides of my face, my jawline, my forehead.
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Birth | Preparation | Planning a gentle cesarean birth
TweetThat awkward moment when someone finds out you’re opting for a cesarean birth This week I was yet again stunned by a stranger, and not in a good way. This woman had noticed that I was pregnant and actually came over to congratulate me. But then she overstepped the line. What followed was a crap ton
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