In this issue

From supermodel to supermom, Tatum Keshwar talks to us about her pregnancy and how she plans to take on this new chapter in her life. We also look at when you should consider talking to your child about sex, what counts as a white lie and what is a big tale when it comes to toddlers? Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? Read more and have all your worries settled in this issue of Mamas & Papas magazine!

Stem Cell Storage FAQ's

As stem cell storage has become a more popular option for parents-to-be, LOREN STOW spoke to the two South African stem cell storage facilities to answer your most burning questions about this possible choice

3 mins

Sex During Pregnancy

His fears revealed

3 mins

7 Sleepy Secrets

Sleep is an elusive state when you’re the parent of a baby and – let’s be honest – even a toddler. No matter what you do, you can expect an amount of sleep deprivation when you’re raising a young family. There are, however, certain pitfalls you should avoid that may make the nights a little easier.

4 mins

Mom & Dad's Milestones

Of course, many of your milestones will overlap with baby’s, and every first for them is also a first for you, but there are some moments of your child’s first years of life that you will probably want to remember like a highlight’s reel.

2 mins

Too Young To Talk About Sex

My five-year old wants to know where she comes from.. is it time for "The Talk?"

6 mins

Dealing With A Special Diagnosis

There is no one ‘right’ way to deal with a diagnosis that your child has special needs, but there will likely be one thing that all these parents have in common on their journey and that is to find and thrive within acceptance.

4 mins

The Super Model In Mom

In a world of glam and beauty, our cover mom, Tatum Keshwar talks of the amazing beauty that comes with being an expectant mom

7 mins

Sensory You

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you!” – Dr Seuss

6 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!