Moomie is back!

Moomie has been relaunched with a new look, a new take on motherhood and a new forum! Jana Grobbelaar, owner of Dottry Media (Pty) Ltd, parent company to the Moomie fertility, pregnancy, parenting and women’s hub, says it was time…

What to expect in your third trimester

Third trimester 28-40 weeks…Finally! The last stage of your pregnancy. What to expect? JOIN OUR PREGNANCY FORUM HERE Unfortunately, the third trimester can be as demanding as the first.  You may find you need to visit the toilet more frequently again,…

The first trimester – what is happening?

It still feels so unreal but also the least enjoyable trimester. Read more and find out why. I always found it confusing that you could be 4 weeks pregnant when you have literally just found out about the pregnancy –  because…

Morning sickness tips and how to deal with it

Morning sickness can strike a pregnant woman at any time. We share a few tips to deal with morning sickness. Is there anything good about it? The good? No good. No good whatsoever, sorry to report. Except maybe the thought…

17 Weeks pregnant – what to expect at this stage

Week 17 forms forms part of the lovely second trimester – which is truly the best time during pregnancy! At this stage most women start showing a baby bump. Physically you are also starting to feel much better, and are…

7 Weeks pregnant – what to expect

Congratulations, you are seven weeks pregnant! You may start to feel a bit “different” now. Of course, if it is a planned pregnancy and you and your partner have been trying to fall pregnant for a while, you’ll be in…

10 Weeks pregnant – what to expect

It is amazing how much growth happens in this period, just over a short span of time like a week. Although it does feel as though the morning sickness is a dragging nightmare, chin up, because not long now and…

20 weeks pregnant – what to expect

At 20 weeks pregnant, you are glowing already. It’s the half-way mark. Read more what to expect. How are you feeling? You are getting heavier and will put on weight consistently. Some of your clothes may really not be working…

12 weeks pregnant – what to expect

You are at the three month mark. For the most part, you are now considered to be in the “safe” zone. How are you feeling? Rejoice! The not so lekker part is over! Things will only improve from now on.…

Week 6 – your week by week pregnancy

Congratulations! Your are pregnant. This is the start of an incredible journey. At 6-7 weeks pregnant, there is already a large bulge where your baby’s heart is and a bump at the head end of the neural tube. This bump…