Staying healthy at all stages of life is important. However, our twenties are a time of big life changes and new experiences. So it’s a great opportunity to start forming good health habits now. Here are the top 5 issues to pay attention to in your twenties. Sexual health Sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) are on…
Whether you’re a first-time mother or a mother with previous children, the decision to breastfeed is a very personal choice. How long should you breastfeed for? Is it the best option for you and your baby? Will you be able to go back to your normal routine if you start breastfeeding? These and many other…
With the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) we will all have to adjust to this new normal. That means staying indoors for long periods of time with limited access to the outdoors. Understandably, this is going to be a challenge for many. However, it’s important to continue taking steps to stay healthy and stay active.…
It’s estimated that around 50–60% of women will develop a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at leat once in their lifetimes. A UTI is a common infection that occurs in the lower urinary tract –the bladder and urethra and is usually a source of pain and frustration for many women. Particularly when the UTI repeatedly occurs.…
Most of us only pay close attention to our health in later life. But good health isn’t something that just happens. It’s a set of lifestyle choices that we make every single day. What to eat, how much to exercise or when to go for a routine checkup. Collectively, it’s these small choices that over…
You’ve gone through a heroic nine-month journey of pregnancy, birth and delivery. The baby is home and now you can relax. But where do you go from here? For new parents in particular much of what happens next will be a crash course in parenting. Through a mixture of trial and error, gut instinct and…
Congratulations you’re in the home stretch! You’ve come a long way. The past few weeks of tiredness, fatigue, swollen ankles and nausea is almost at an end. Your baby is ready to make an entrance and you’re certainly ready to meet him or her. But before you do, here are a few tips on things…
Whether it be work, family or friends we’re all busy with the usual demands of life. But in the busyness of living many of us forget to take care of ourselves and our health takes a back seat to other priorities. But consider that without your own good health you’re not able to help your…
Having a baby in your forties is a decision that requires some thought and a little planning. Whether it’s your first child at age forty or if you’ve decided to expand your family once again, having a baby in the fourth decade of life is a journey that comes with a few challenges. Right now…
It’s no surprise that more women are choosing to start their families later in life. Having a baby when you’re in greater control of your emotional, professional, financial and spiritual health comes with many benefits. And as the average age of first-time parents continues to rise, having a baby in your thirties is no longer…