Becoming a father: The third trimester of pregnancy
At this point it seems fitting for all the expecting fathers to give themselves a quick pat on the back for all of their hard work and wonderful support they have given to their...
Becoming a dad: Steve prepares the nest as baby gets closer – Steve’s 3rd...
Steve is taking this whole imminent parenthood thing right in his stride and on top of his to do list was making sure the house and nursery were perfect for the new arrival. Steve...
Becoming a dad: Plans to relax sound good but bub has other ideas –...
With the big day getting closer and closer, Stuart would really like his wife to take some time off work so they can relax before the birth. However, a fateful trip to the doctor’s...
Becoming a dad: A long labour has its challenges for dads too – Leroy’s...
With the home birthing space all set up and ready to go, Leroy finds himself playing that familiar game of waiting that so many expecting fathers seem to experience. Little did Leroy know that...
Becoming a dad: Tim learns what to expect on the big day – Tim’s...
Now that Tim has been to the classes and has some idea of what to expect he is feeling a lot more comfortable. All he has to do now is play the waiting game....
Becoming a dad: Preparation the key to Gaz’s calm demeanour – Gaz’s 3rd trimester...
Gaz knew that all the books and classes in the world wouldn’t be enough to completely prepare anyone for the birth of their child but they did help him to retain some control over...
Becoming a dad: Rodney takes ‘playing it cool’ to another level – Rodney’s 3rd...
Staying calm in order to help your partner to stay calm seems logical enough but when Rodney’s wife’s water broke they were so relaxed that even the doctors were making a fuss. When they...
Linea nigra (pregnancy line)
What is the linea nigra?
Linea nigra is a condition in which pregnant women experience a darkening (hyperpigmentation) in the midline of the abdomen. It is typically a thin line of darker coloured skin that...
Becoming a dad: Slightly smoother sailing ahead – Tim’s 2nd trimester experience
As the initial shock started to subside, Tim found himself coming around to the prospect of becoming a father. Now that his wife’s morning sickness had improved and he was more emotionally stable, their...
Becoming a dad: Leroy discovers the world of home birthing – Leroy’s 2nd trimester...
Just as Leroy was winding down after the stress and worry he put himself through early in the pregnancy he was given an uppercut that he never saw coming – his partner wanted to...
