Tag: Pregnancy Awareness Week

Pregnancy and anaemia: The dangers, the signs, and the solutions

World Anaemia Day (February 13) and South Africa’s Pregnancy Awareness Week (February 10-16) both shine the light on anaemia, a global health challenge impacting many pregnant women and their newborns. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), anaemia affects around 40% of pregnant women globally, with even higher rates in developing regions such as South […]

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Pregnancy Awareness Week: How to feed your cravings and still remain healthy

Pickles and ice cream at midnight? A sudden obsession with salty chips? Pregnancy cravings can be oddly specific, completely unpredictable, and impossible to ignore. While indulging every now and then is part of the fun, finding a balance between satisfying those cravings and nourishing your body (and baby) is key. The good news is that […]

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