In this issue

Our cover mom, Kayise Ngqula talks to us about her pregnancy journey and life beyond our TV screens. In this issue we also discuss: Is it possible to discipline a toddler? What happens after birth? And on pregnancy and nutrition, see what you should eat and how much of it.

Breastfeeding In Tandem

So you’re still breastfeeding your baby only to discover that you’re expecting again – congratulations times two! But can you continue to breastfeed? Loren Stow finds out...

3 mins

Understanding Preterm Birth

It takes 40 weeks to fully grow a human – nine months of incubating life while going to doctor’s appointments, taking prenatal vitamins, watching your diet, exercising, and waiting while your body prepares for a miracle. Cathrine Versfeld asks what if that miracle happens before your body, and you, are you ready?

4 mins

After-Birth Protocol

Baby’s here, but what happens next? Mom of two, Nicky Manson, reveals the chronology of baby’s first moments

4 mins

The Carrot & The Stick

Is it possible to ‘discipline’ a toddler, Cathrine Versfeld asks

5 mins

More Than Good Enough

Claire Maher explains how a parent’s acceptance of self can teach children how to accept changes and imperfections in their own lives

6 mins

Blended Bliss

You’ve seen it on TV and watched the movie, but when it comes to merging yours, mine and ours, it is a little easier said than done. Peta Daniel talks to our expert, while some in the know share some valuable insight on blending families

6 mins

Priority Mom

Women lead crazy lives with a lot of juggling in terms of demanding jobs, domestic chores and the schedules of kids, spouses, and families. Melissa Jane Cook stops the clock and gives some tips on letting go of the stress and keeping on top of the madness

5 mins

Her Perfect Pregnancy

On our screens we always see her celebrating the ultimate union between man and woman, this time around though, KAYISE NGQULA is celebrating the most precious union of all, the one between mother and child

7 mins

Talk Is Far From Cheap

In fact, it is essential for human development from birth onwards, say Loren Stow

5 mins

Pregnancy And Nutrition

Steve Mululu, head trainer and coach at Dream Body Fitness looks at what should pregnant women eat and how much is enough

4 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!