Alcohol Intake During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, alcohol passes from the mother’s bloodstream through the placenta and into the baby’s bloodstream, where it can affect its development. It would...
Taking Anti-HIV Medication When Pregnant
When to start taking anti-HIV medications depends on your health, how much HIV has affected your body, and how far along you are in...
Hair Care During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the high oestrogen levels stimulate the growth of hair and the normal shedding of hair decreases and soon you will notice that...
Managing your Weight During the Holidays
For most people, the holiday season comes with delicious food and weight gain. We all know how hard it is to say no to...
Do Pregnant Mums Have Unique Dreams?
Dreams are often a reflection of thoughts in our subconscious and can reveal one’s emotional state as well. However, for pregnant mums, their dreams...
Transmission of HIV
HIV is transmitted (passed) from one person to another through specific body fluids—blood, semen, genital fluids, and breast milk. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV is...