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.

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HUMAN DADS ARE UNUSUAL • We're mammals, right. In the animal kingdom, humans belong to a group of less than 6 percent of mammal species in which fathers play a role in rearing offspring. The rest just mate and move on.

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BOLD & DOTTY • A contemporary girl's room with unique touches. Employ colourblocking designs and bold statement furniture to create a room that's anything but ordinary.

HOWDY PARTNER! • Twins Niilo and Ennlo from Hartbeespoort turned 2 in horsey style when Dad Niel and Mom Colleen Beeslaar threw them a cowboy party.

Eyes on the pies • Nothing says comfort quite like this freshly baked, crisp, golden goodness.

GODPARENTS Yay or nay? • Godparent, supporting adult, guardian of the galaxy… Call them what want, but giving your child another adult to watch over and love them is a very special gift indeed. But choose wisely.

Recipe for SUCCESS • Does raising a successful child have anything to do with you?

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SEPARATE, but happy • Splitting from your co-parent doesn't necessarily have to end badly. This mom shares how she dealt with it.

TIME FOR A nanny? • In this extract from The Nanny Solution, occupational therapist Lara Schoenfeld gives us the nitty gritty of finding and appointing a nanny.

EXPERT ADVICE • Industry expert Evette van den Berg from The Nanny Movement shares her top three tips for a healthy parentnanny relationship.

PREGNANCY files • Practical advice from conception to birth.

The PERIOD piece • We menstruate for a large chunk of our lives, but it's surprising how little we really know about it. We spoke to the experts.

When you've GOT TO GO! • If you're feeling a burning sensation down there, get checked for a urinary tract infection – common in pregnancy – and totally treatable.

5 TIPSTO DODGE THEFLU • Batten down the hatches! Winter is here, which means you need to be extra careful to avoid catching the flu.

WHAT YOU CAN CANNOT TAKE Q&A

WHAT NOT TO EAT • Understanding what foodstoavoiidddduriing pregnancycanhelpyoumakethehealthiest choicesforyouandyourbaby.

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Q&A WHERE'S my air? • Email your question for our experts to SHARING@YPBMAGAZINE.COM Please note that experts unfortunately cannot respond to each question personally. The answers provided on these pages should not replace the advice of your doctor.

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