In this issue

Our cover mom, Zoleka Mandela talks to us about baby number five, past mistakes, learning to forgive herself, and future plans. Our readers share their pregnancy journey with us, while we look at perfect family destinations for Easter holidays. Would you consider going for a mommy makeover after your pregnancy? And as Mamas & Papas magazine celebrates yet another year of growth, we give you the lowdown on party planning for the little ones.

Body Changes

The good, the bad and the ugly: 15 things they don’t tell you about pregnancy

4 mins

40 Weeks Gestation

It’s becoming clearer that what we believe to be ‘full-term’ is actually not – a pregnancy is meant to last for 40 weeks and not 38

3 mins

Premature Menopause

When you reach 40, you may start to notice signs of progression toward menopause. However, some women may notice such changes before 40.

3 mins

It's A B… Baby

In the last few years, birth announcements have become an entire industry on their own. Catherine Versfeld says that Facebook, Twitter and Instagram takes ‘shouting it from the rooftop’ to a whole new level

2 mins

The Art Of Birth Across The Globe

Nicky Manson, mom of two, discovers there is a whole other world of labour practices out there

3 mins

#4 Things Your Baby Is Trying To Tell You

All babies communicate naturally through body language and gesture – read on to learn what your baby is trying to say!

3 mins

Like A Phoenix, She Continues To Rise

From the outside looking in, it’s easy to think that as a Mandela, life for Zoleka comes on a silver platter. But you couldn’t be more wrong; hers is a story of falling from grace, going through the most unimaginable pain, and learning to forgive yourself

7 mins

Mommy Makeover

Having a baby is often the happiest time in your life. However, many mothers find it hard to accept their body changes post pregnancy.

4 mins

Time Is A Precious Commodity

Fumani Shilubana reminds us that the best gift we can give is one we often take for granted – the gift of time

3 mins

Your Body, Your Rights!

Advocate Veerash Srikison advises on our right to live a peaceful protected life as an integral part of being citizens of this country

3 mins

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Mamas&Papas Magazine Description:

Mamas & Papas is a monthly high-end, super-gloss, quality parenting and lifestyle magazine and website that centres on heritage, rediscovering our cultural domestic roots and taking what works for you as a parent. It allows you to review and reintegrate that age-old traditional wisdom, reapply it… and, do it YOUR way!