Your Pregnancy

Your Pregnancy is the only local magazine that offers relevant, credible and accurate information on all aspects of pregnancy. Its local and international experts answer all questions quickly and respectfully. The magazine acknowledges pregnant women’s need to look and feel good. They are concerned about their baby’s health and wellness, but also care about their own. The magazine provides all the info that’s needed, as well as the latest fashion and beauty trends, health issues and exercises. It covers all aspects of pregnancy. The team loves what it does – and it shows.

Your Pregnancy

SPOT THE difference?

OUR PROMISE

TRACK YOUR MILESTONES

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WINNING LETTER

Social media • What is the one thing you said you would never do as a parent… And now you find you’re doing it?

SEND US YOUR PICS WINNING PHOTO

#Glowing

#Growing

#loving

#shopping

#nesting • On-trend colours: mustard and jade green are used beautifully in this nursery. Plus, it’s gender neutral!

FUN WITH DR. SEUSS

CHEESE? Yes, please! • Cheese adds delicious flavour and also helps the whole family up their intake of many essential nutrients.

CHEESE & PREGNANCY

CHEESE & BABIES

FUN FAMILY FESTIVAL

It takes a team • Meet Dr Howard Manyonga, the man who’s putting the ‘team’ back into birthing. Read on, especially if you don’t have medical insurance.

BUSTED! FERTILITY MISCONCEPTIONS EXPLAINED • Put your legs in the air after sex. You only need to worry if you’re 35. Being on the pill delays your fertility. True or false? We dispel the most common fertility myths – and tell you which ones are true.

Bank ON IT! • We asked local stem cell storage banks to give us the nitty gritty on stem cell banking.

EXPERT OPINION

TOO MUCH STUFF! • Minimalism is a trend that is here to stay. But how does it work once you have kids?

WHAT ABOUT THE FAX MACHINE?

YOURS , MINE & OURS • How do you prepare your children and your partner’s children, for a new sibling? Moms and experts offer advice.

WANITA’S STORY

Pregnancy’s a doozy if you dress in denim • Preggie bellies never go out of fashion – and neither does denim. Go all out, or just add a flash of the ever-fashionable fabric to look fabulous.

PUMPS FOR YOUR BUMP • Flat shoes are your friend as you grow. Luckily there are so many gorgeous ones to choose from.

GET A MAKEOVER • We surprised a reader with a makeover to update her expectant look.

LOOK WITH WHAT ELSE OUR LUCKY MAKEOVER MOM WENT HOME!

OUR EXPERTS IN THIS SECTION

40 miraculous weeks • Your pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, each with its own challenges and things to marvel about.

YOUR PREGNANCY IN A FRUIT SHELL

PREGNANT! WHAT NOW?

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

ALL THE TESTS • You're pregnant, and that means you're about to see your caregiver for many tests and observations during your antenatal visits, throughout your journey. Here's what you can expect.

Sopping sleep • For some pregnant women, running on a higher temperature grid can make them feel sweaty and uncomfortable – especially at night. Severe night sweats during the first trimester are comparable to menopausal hot flushes.

BABY WANTS a cupcake! • The cravings are real. Here’s what you can do about them without damaging your own or your baby’s health.

10 labour ward myths • Old wives’ tales about birthing can confuse you and make you anxious. How do you know what to take and what to leave?

Having a caesar? THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW •...