Now let me live!
The cry of a single first-time mum She is no longer the neighbourhood virgin. She is neither married nor employed. But now she has a baby. She wants no favours, but she wants to live! Will you let her? Why on earth would a man who courted you, seduced you and made you pregnant suddenly…
Read MoreInsomnia during pregnancy -tips to help you
Sometimes getting sleep during pregnancy can be a task. Some women suffer insomnia during pregnancy, due to the resulting discomfort such as backache and leg cramps. These tips will help you sleep comfortably during this time. Whatever the case, however, remember that rest is essential to boost your health as well as that of your baby.…
Read MoreEpisiotomy — Must I be ‘cut’ and stitched during my baby’s birth?
Episiotomy is the technical term for the perineal cut administered to quicken the exit of your baby during delivery. It is simply an incision undertaken by a midwife on the perineum of a mother during delivery to create room for the baby to pass through. The perineum is the area between your vagina and the…
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How to get back your sex drive after baby delivery
Get back that kick! – rekindle your mood for sex after having a baby Try these practical steps Labour is exhausting and the effects of hormonal changes may make sex undesirable after delivery. This initial lack of desire for sex is natural, so do not worry! However, it is important to remember that the intimacy of…
Read MoreSet yourself free!
Do you ever get that feeling that you are a trapped pregnant woman, a prisoner of your own wardrobe? Whatever you do you cannot find a decent outfit to wear on that eventful evening. Or when you wear some African wear you feel and look ‘bloated’? Pastor Chola (see page 28) says he prefers his…
Read MoreSTOP mother to child HIV infection
MILLIONS of children are estimated to die each year around the world, as a result of AIDS-related infections. Most of these children are born of mothers who do not know their HIV status, or mothers who though aware of having HIV, do nothing to protect their babies from infection. Most children born by HIV-positive mothers…
Read MoreFirst word 1
Hi! Just the other day in June I missed my period. My husband had traveled in May to the US and traditionally when he comes back from a long overseas trip we do what other normal couples do — we spark like a freshly-lit fire. So when my period failed to show up I told…
Read MoreIf you want to stay away from unsolicited sex
Keep off men’s residences, particularly their bedrooms. Men’s residences Women who find themselves getting raped in a boyfriend’s house usually do not even scream when assaulted because they are embarrassed, since they took themselves there. Later they blame themselves. Caution: If you want to stay away from unsolicited sex, keep off men’s residences, particularly their…
Read MoreBeauty of the BREAST
Bigger breasts and less firmness are some of the eventualities a woman must psychologically prepare herself for once she is pregnant. For most new mothers this is a new experience and there is uncertainty about just how big or slack ones breasts will become. New issues emerge as well: ‘What will I look like and…
Read MorePost-natal depression
The signs and how to avoid it What are the signs of post-natal depression? You should be wary of the following combination of signs: An overwhelming feeling of uselessness. You feel unwanted and of no help to anyone including your baby. When your baby does not stop crying despite your concerted efforts, you feel an…
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