first child. I was unprepared for so much that quite honestly, I still carry guilt about how utterly useless I was in those early days. So when I read Kate Mazomba’s story on page 66 it completely bowled me over. The inner strength that facing down her naysayers and continuing with her studies must have taken, all the while dealing with life-changing pregnancy and birth, is inspiring. I hope that if there are those out there reading this magazine, perhaps overwhelmed by all they are facing, Kate can give you a little inspiration too. Winter pregnancies are a relief (ask anyone pregnant over February) and
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had my first baby when I was 34. I thought I had my life together and sorted, so having a baby would be a breeze, right? So wrong. I really battled with my
you get to wear fabulous clothes (see fashion page 50), but they also come with their own set of challenges: namely colds and flu. We get asked all the time about safe medications for colds and flu. My standing advice, apart from eat well and take extra care of yourself, is go to the doctor if you become unwell. There are safe medications (aside from Panado) out there that can go a long way to ease your symptoms, and if you have to go on an antibiotic then at least know you are on a safe one for you and your baby. Being sick is far worse in many instances. Also consider the flu vaccine if you are past the first trimester. It is safe, so chat to your doctor, clinic or gynae about it. Stay warm and stay in touch…
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