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How to get pregnant Want to know how to get pregnant, or just starting out? You might want to consider the following six tips; it could just fast track the much desired and sometimes evasive, conception. A check [More...] » Adoption in South Africa» Coping With Infertility |
Turning shyness into a strength Shyness, when channelled, can be a strength rather than a weakness, as shy children tend to listen more and speak less. Here are ways to help children manage their shyness. Understanding the [More...] » Personalities In The Making» Introversion And Shyness In Children |
Toddlers doing chores are more successful later in life Aren’t I using my child for cheap labour? Not at all. In fact, you could be teaching them the most important values needed for being a successful adult. According to a study done by the University o [More...] » Disciplining Kids» Disciplining Toddlers |
Seatbelts & Airbags: good or bad for unborn babies? With 5 514 fatal car accidents on South African roads from November 2011 to March 2012 alone (Arrive Alive), road safety should be at the forefront of every mother’s mind. While car seats on the bac [More...] » Day Mother or Crèche – Which is Best?» Hiring a Nanny to Take Care of Your Baby – The Pros and Cons |
Types Of Pregnancy Tests Urine home pregnancy tests or blood tests at the doctor’s office are used to detect the pregnancy hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) that is produced after a fertilised egg is attached to [More...] » Health Tip: Focus on Preconception Health» Heavy Coffee Intake May Affect Fertility Treatments: Study |
Am I pregnant? The early signs Observe carefully – your body is trying to tell you something – the long-awaited bump could be closer than you think. Yes, and your body has many voices and not all of them so subtle. Join us to [More...] |
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A light squeeze to prevent breast cancer? According to a recent report presented at the American Society for Cell Biology, breast cancer can be prevented by a gentle squeeze, as applying a little pressure on malignant cells may cause the cell [More...] » More Evidence Links Avastin to Heart Failure in Breast Cancer Patients» Experimental Drug Helps Fight Aggressive Breast Cancer: Report |
Pregnant? Keep your cellphone at bay The effect of cellphone radiation has been disputed for some time now, with bodies such as the Environmental Health Trust pushing government to regulate and research cellphone safety in the US. Now [More...] » Cell Phones Don't Seem to Pose Cancer Risk to Kids: Study» Cell Phones And Kids - What’s The Right Age For A Cell Phone? |
ADHD risk factors: oxygen deprivation worse than genetics A recent study revealed a strong link between oxygen deprivation during foetal development and after birth. According to Kaiser Permanente researchers, oxygen deprivation could be a bigger risk fa [More...] » Restrictive Diet May Reduce ADHD Symptoms» Most ADHD Kids Have Multiple Conditions, Study Says |
Parents assist in premature baby study Addressing preterm birth is a top priority globally, as global levels of premature births are on the rise. In South Africa, 14% of babies are born prematurely each year. But now a groundbreaking study [More...] » Premature Babies - What You Need To Know» Better Nutrition Seems to Help Preemies With Lung Disease |
Eating Chips While Pregnant Can Cause Underweight Babies: Study According to new research, consuming large amounts of chips, crisps and biscuits during pregnancy can cause serious health problems for newborns, such as a below average birth weight. Pregnant moms [More...] » Corn Crisps» Marie Biscuit Choc Fudge |
Folic Acid Before Pregnancy Halves Childhood Tumour Risk: Study Moms who take folic acid supplements in the period leading up to pregnancy can reduce the risk of their baby developing a brain tumour by half during childhood. This was discovered after a five yea [More...] » Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth» Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Prevent Kids' Language Delays |
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