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16 FEATURES 1 6 BANISH THE BOOZE

Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy

2 2 ARE YOU CUT OUT FOR THIS? Four things you need to know about having a Caesarean section

2 6 MILKING THE SITUATION

Why a breast pump is a must-have in your baby care collection

3 0 SOUND ADVICE

Hearing loss affects many aspects of a baby’s life—timeous intervention is important for overall childhood development

3 6 ALL STRAPPED IN

Accidents happen when least expected—ensure your little one is safely restrained in a properly installed child safety seat

4 0 BLOCKS OF BENEFITS

How to support childhood development through age-appropriate play

4 6 DAD MATTERS

Postnatal depression in men: what new fathers need to know—and how to ask for help

5 0 “I JUST CAN'T ANYMORE”

Exhausted, disconnected and fed up... What is ‘parental burnout’ and what can you do about it?

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5 4 RANDS AND SENSE

How to teach your children age-appropriate money lessons—and how to make these count

5 8 THE BEST START IN LIFE

Today, parents are facing a range of challenges when it comes to feeding their kids well to support optimal physical and cognitive development.

Here's how you can provide good nutrition to school-going kids

6 6 TRAVEL: A MINDFUL MINI BREAK

The Steenberg Hotel & Spa in the heart of the Cape Winelands is the perfect getaway for mums and dads to prioritise their mental health

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M A NA G I N G E D I TO R Ashley van Schalkwyk ashley@avengmedia.co.za C O P Y- E D I TO R Tania Griffin tania@avengmedia.co.za D E S I G N Kauthar Renamé P H OTO G R A P H I C Adobe Stock S O U R C E S Unsplash Pexels Freepik S A L E S D I R E C TO R Donovan Abrahams A D V E R T I S I NG S A L E S Velecia Williams Samantha Cruywagen

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A C C O U N T S Benita Abrahams Bianca Alfos

There seems to be so much to learn about pregnancy and birth that you may feel overwhelmed by the deluge of information. However, the more you know what to expect, the calmer and happier you'll be during the process. We're here to help—in little increments, so that you don't feel inundated by all the do's and don'ts and other advice.

In this edition, you can learn more about the effects of alcohol on your unborn child. We also detail Caesarean sections and four things you should know about this surgical procedure.

For moms who have already welcomed their little ones into the world, we have helpful articles on breastfeeding pumps (why they are must-haves) and hearing loss in babies—why it's important to do a screening after birth.

And for those who know what it’s like to chase after a busy toddler, we have an essential read about car seats; they really are lifesavers.

Mental well-being is so important, particularly for parents. You can't take care of your child if you're not taking care of yourself. Check our articles on postnatal depression in men (yes, it happens) and parental burnout. And if you feel you need a break from the hustle and bustle, turn to our travel feature.

As in every edition, our Best Buys pages are brimming with trending goodies for mom, baby and tot as well as maternity fashion inspo; Sarah Graham dishes up some easy recipes for the whole family; and we give you the opportunity to win some great products for you and your child.

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