Choosing what to do about an unplanned pregnancy takes its emotional toll. If you decide to terminate the pregnancy, ensure that you opt for a safe abortion procedure. ‘Backstreet’ abortions are not only illegal, but they are also often ineffective and can even be fatal. In this article, we discuss the differences between the two safe abortion options that are available, so that you have the information you need in order to decide which one is best for you.
ADVICE: What to look out for when using internet/mobile dating sites
The festive season is a time of merriment and creating wonderful memories with friends and family. If you’re single, watching your married/engaged friends having a wonderful time with each other may cause you to use online/mobile dating sites to find a potential ‘friend’ with whom you can enjoy the season.
Addiction and pregnancy: Is your baby at risk?
The life-threatening risks of abusing any type of drugs e.g. heroin, painkillers such as oxycodone, cocaine, methamphetamines (crystal meth, ecstasy) and marijuana are well documented. However, if you abuse these drugs while pregnant, you’re risking your baby’s health too.
What age is ‘too late’ to have a baby?
Every woman’s fertility timeline is different, but the short answer, according to experts, is that the ability for a woman to become pregnant decreases quite dramatically after the age of 35 – but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to have a baby.
16 and pregnant: the proudly South African version now on MTV Base
Last month MTV Base (SA) debuted the courageous documentary entitled MTV Shuga Presents 16 and Pregnant, a show designed to shed light on the reality of teen pregnancy in South Africa.… Read More
Pregnancy Tests That Calculate Gestation: How Accurate Are They?
If you’re in the habit of watching YouTube videos (who isn’t?), you’ve probably seen the advert where a woman discusses her pregnancy with a friend. She says the test not only confirmed her pregnancy, but also told her how far along she was.… Read More