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Benny Blanco reveals his dream of starting a family with Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco reveals his dream of fatherhood alongside Selena Gomez, who shares her own aspirations of motherhood through adoption or surrogacy.
Katie Price: defying odds and embracing motherhood again with IVF for baby number six
Katie Price shares her heartfelt journey towards motherhood as she reveals plans for a sixth child through IVF, despite facing significant challenges and setbacks.
Essential guide to the IVF process and success factors
Discover how age and lifestyle impact your chances of success with IVF, and learn about the essential steps in this complex process
Gauteng celebrates Christmas with 184 newborn babies
The Gauteng Department of Health has welcomed a total of 184 babies across the province from 12am to 12pm on Christmas Day.
Disney star, Skai Jackson expecting first child
Popular American actress and former Disney star, Skai Jackson has revealed that she is pregnant with her first child- the 22-year-old has confirmed her pregnancy in an exclusive feature.
Tiktok parents dragged for raising 4 kids, soon to be 5, in one-bedroom flat
Are parents being reckless by raising four children in a one-bedroom home, or are they doing their best with limited resources? The Jenkins family faces harsh criticism and heartfelt support online.
The hidden struggles of male infertility: What you need to know
Male infertility is responsible for around half of all infertility cases, which affect approximately one in seven couples.
Netizens react to reality TV star, Nozipho Ntshangase’s 40th birthday wish
Ahead of her 40th birthday, Nozipho Ntshangase- the cast member of “The Mommy Club”, a popular reality show on Showmax mentioned in a live video that she wants a baby as her birthday gift.
WATCH: Things to do before you get married! Actress Precious Kofi has advice as a divorced mother of two
As a woman who is divorced with two children, Precious Kofi shares marital advice from lessons learnt when she was married.
This is how much it costs to have a baby in South Africa in 2024
How much does it really cost to have and raise a baby in South Africa? We explore the expenses involved, from medical care to baby essentials, and provide key financial planning tips from two recent mums.
Health Department plans handover of birth control vending machine to Eastern Cape community
The vending machine will carry a variety of oral contraceptives, emergency contraceptives/morning after pill, HIV self-testing kit, lubricants, male and female condoms, pregnancy test and sanitary towels.
‘Mother of two loading,’ Metro FM news anchor Lindi Mtshali announces second pregnancy
Lindi recently announced her second pregnancy on her Instagram account, where she shared charming maternity pictures from her recent photo shoot, and gently embraced her growing belly.
The shocking difference in IVF costs at public hospitals and private clinics
Are private fertility clinics taking advantage of couples who are desperate to have children, and is this morally acceptable to the South African public?
WATCH: Korean construction company offers R1. 4 million baby bonus
A construction company in South Korea is taking extraordinary measures to boost the country's dwindling birth rate by offering hefty financial incentives to new parents.
He's an IVF 'pioneer. ' Now he's accused of secretly using his own sperm
Several cases have resulted in fertility doctors owing patients millions for impregnating them through artificial insemination after saying the sperm was from an anonymous donor.
WATCH: Next Life Sciences plans a male contraceptive set to redefine family planning dynamics
Plan A, the game-changing male contraception, aims to empower couples in family planning. LR Fox shares the journey and vision behind this revolutionary, non-hormonal alternative.
South African men urged to be committed dads
Fatherless children, particularly boys, are more likely to become troubled adults and taking these bold steps might make a change in the society.
Namibians split over abortion ban reform
"I was more scared of having a baby and being forced into parenthood than of the procedure".
LETTER: Abortion ruling in the US Supreme Court discriminates against women, minority groups
LETTER: Women lost control over their bodies by being forced to carry babies to term, writes Donald Moskowitz.
Google to delete user location history on US abortion clinic visits
Google announced it would delete users' location history when they visit abortion clinics, domestic violence shelters, fertility centres, addiction treatment facilities and weight loss clinics.
US couple sues IVF clinic over baby mix-up
’When the truth came to light, it made exchanging the children all the more heartbreaking. ’
Shop online for all the mommy and baby items you need
There are certain essential baby products that you need to have to make your life easier.
Depressed market values provide an excellent opportunity for estate planning
Despite the significant impact on South Africa’s ailing economy from the Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown, there is a silver lining in the cloud of depressed market values.