Reading Time: 7 minutes As it stands, the labour process and how and when …
child birth
When it comes to the miraculous journey of childbirth, there is an array of choices available to expectant parents. From the traditional vaginal birth to a cesarean section, or even the more unconventional water birth or home birth options, each path holds its own unique experience and benefits. Whether you prefer the comfort and privacy of a private hospital setting or opt for government-funded facilities with their comprehensive support systems, BabyYumYum is here to assist you in making an informed decision that best suits both you and your baby.
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Everybody knows that firstborns are natural leaders, middle children are …
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Childbirth
Everything you need to know about caesarean section births in South Africa
by BabyYumYumby BabyYumYumReading Time: 6 minutes Whether you’re booked in for a caesarean section birth or …
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Pregnancy
The fascinating tale of the first recorded South African c-section
by BabyYumYumby BabyYumYumReading Time: 2 minutesApril is International Cesarean Awareness month. To mark it, we tell …
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Currently, around 26% of babies born in public hospitals in …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes As a doula (birth coach), I often get asked if …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Congratulations, you are pregnant! But what now? Pregnancy is both …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Giving birth can be a scary time even when you …
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Real life story: My traumatic birth experience & postnatal depression
by BabyYumYumby BabyYumYumReading Time: 5 minutes “It was the scariest five minutes of my life. I …
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Reading Time: 4 minutes While it might be the last thing on a woman’s …