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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MODERN MINIMALIST WITH COZY ELEMENTS • This room perfectly demonstrates how modern minimalist design can work for your little boy. With neutral colours, clean lines and warm wood touches, you can create a Scandinavian-inspired room that's both stylish and child-friendly.
JUMP INTO THE groove • The Swanepoels from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape celebrated Kayla’s fifth birthday party at 25 Jump Street Trampoline Park.
BABY'S FIRST BIRTHDAY • Tips and tricks for the perfect bash that won’t break the bank.
SPRING CLEAN YOUR ROUTINE • Take a little time to get things sorted for the summer and the new year ahead.
Best for BUMS • Here’s our round-up of all the latest nappy essentials for your baby’s bottom.
Q & A CONVINCING EVIDENCE • 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.
BABY MAKING PREP • Falling pregnant isn’t always easy for everyone. Get your affairs and health in order to give yourself the best possible chance.
Grow baby, GROW! • Every week of your pregnancy comes with something to marvel at as you grow a whole human being from just two cells.
Q&A A wee problem • 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.
QUICK RELIEF for aches & pains • We all go through some pesky problems during our pregnancies. Here’s how to deal with the most common ones.
Q&A STREP B SWABS • 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.
GOOD FOOD on a budget • That tiny being developing inside of you relies heavily on the nutrients you supply. Essentially, your baby eats what you eat. We show you how to get in all the good stuff without busting the bank.
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PLAN AHEAD • Jozi dietitian Tabitha Hume offers nutritious, budget-friendly meals you need to be eating.
GET IN! The water's lovely! • Land exercises are great for pregnant women, but as your body grows and the temperature rises, you’ll welcome the ease of floating around in cool water.
Up your IRON • Feeling tired, listless, dizzy and short of breath are common symptoms of pregnancy, but together they suggest that you might be iron-deficient.
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