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Five reasons why you should have sex during pregnancy

Pregnant women and their partners often wonder if it's safe to have sex during pregnancy.Sex is a natural, normal part of pregnancy if you're...

10 things emotionally neglected kids grow up believing that are simply not true

Growing up in an emotionally neglectful household (Childhood Emotional Neglect, or CEN) takes its toll on you.When, as a child, no one notices enough what you are feeling...

‘I want to name my son after my friend – my husband hates it but it’s special’

Inspiration for a baby name can come from anywhere, and it's not uncommon for parents to want to name their child after someone in their life...

‘My wife and mother-in-law have given our baby a different name – I want a divorce’

After learning they were expecting a baby, a couple struck a deal for picking that all-important name.If they had a boy, the wife would have...

Disadvantages of being single for too long

While being free of any romantic engagements may actually be a positive way to improve yourself, being single can sometimes wear you down.As...

5 comfortable s3x positions during pregnancy

Getting pregnant does not mean a woman has lost her libido.Except in some cases, penetrative sex is possible in any of the three...

‘I’m pregnant with twins and my friend is the sperm donor – his wife doesn’t know’

A woman who never thought she'd have kids on account of being asexual found herself in a position where she felt stable enough to raise children...

Ghanaian parents spending 24% of their productive hours on social media – Survey

JoyNews/AdomNews · Guide your children to be responsible users of internet - Parents urgedChild online protection experts are worried that Ghanaian parents are spending...

‘I’m expecting a girl – my in-laws won’t accept it and threw baby shower for a boy’

A woman claims to have found herself in a very awkward position with her in-laws after they threw her a baby shower for a...

I’m angry as my ex-husband made our children meet his other woman behind my back

I split up with my husband last year because of his serial philandering.He’s had several affairs, but the latest one was the nail in the...

‘My marriage is my number one priority – it’s more important than my kids’

Many parents claim to put their children's needs above all else. However, one couple has spoken out about taking a decidedly different approach.Sofia...

‘My boyfriend is leaving me to look after our child as he relives his teenage years’

Dear ColeenI’m a 28-year-old woman and I’ve been with my boyfriend for 10 years after meeting during our first year at university.We had...

‘My boyfriend is living a secret double life – now I’ve got to make horrifying phone call’

Anyce thought she was in a normal, happy relationship with the man of her dreams - until she discovered he was leading a secret...

Five herbs and spices to help you get pregnant fast

Make these changes to your diet to boost your fertility.To add flavour to your diet, add these spices and herbs to satisfy your cravings...

I researched my husband’s DNA after we had kids – turns out we’re related

A woman was shocked when she researched her husband's genealogy and discovered that the pair were related - but it was 'too late' as they were...

Five key things you should know before dating a single mother

Taking care of one or more children alone is serious work, therefore the women in these positions deserve some accolades.So, you just met...

Everything you need to know about IVF before meeting your doctor

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for years, and have been searching for solutions, you may probably have heard about in-vitro fertilization (IVF)....

‘My husband cheated and got woman pregnant, I don’t want the baby with us for Christmas’

It's no secret that infidelity can cause horrendous pain and no one wants to be constantly reminded of this great hurt.So after one woman...

6 daily life skills I wish I was taught in school

When you’re just starting out as a young adult, you think that you know everything about “adulting,” but the “real world” can be a...

Bullying in school: Signs parents should watch out for

Juggling homework and navigating friendships are things kids have to go through as they grow up.Another thing children have to deal with is...

Woman, 34, who was told she had very low chance of getting pregnant becomes a mum-of-three within a year

A woman, who was told she had a 'very slim chance of conceiving naturally', has revealed how she became a mum-of-three in just one...

Birthmark on best friend’s baby helps woman learn her husband is the dad

With friends like this, who needs enemies?An Arizona woman, who was the birthing partner for her best friend, discovered to her horror that her...

‘My mother-in-law calls my daughter ugly – she tried to make her wear a wig’

Lots of people famously don't get on with their in-laws - but one interfering mother-in-law has taken it to the next level.It's fair to...

Mum breastfeeds distressed woman’s crying baby as she couldn’t produce milk

A mum-of-three "didn't hesitate" to breastfeed the crying baby of a recovering drug addict who couldn't feed her child.Piripono Brown, 24, from Hamilton in...

Mum disgusted after discovering she has named her five kids after drugs

A mum was horrified to discover she had accidentally named all five of her children after drugs.The mother only learned of her bungle when...

‘I still breastfeed sons, five and six, and I won’t stop until they tell me to’

A mum-of-two who still breastfeeds her five and six-year-old sons say it has cemented their bond and made them "closer."Sheryl Wynne, 39, from Wakefield,...

‘My wife won’t let me hold our baby – I’m losing out on precious bonding time’

A dad felt forced to go to extreme measures to hold his newborn daughter after his wife refused to let him - but people...

‘I don’t think I’m a good mum; I’m selfish’

When it comes to being a parent, everyone is just trying their best and that's all they can do.But that doesn't mean mums and...

What your weird dreams really mean – taboo s3x, falling from sky, being n*ked in public

Whether your dreams are sweet, naughty or just plain weird, sometimes it can feel like there's no explaining them.Yet often our nighttime visions can...

‘My child calls me by my first name instead of saying mummy’

There are lots of monikers that your child could call you by as a parent, from simply using mum or dad, to mother and...

Student delivers in exams hall, returns to complete paper

A final-year student of the Gushegu Senior High School in the Northern Region was delivered of a baby boy Monday morning, September 13, 2021...

7 things every husband must do for his pregnant wife

Motherhood is a beautiful thing which is accompanied with lots of unexpected challenges. Expectant mothers need the care, love, and assistance of their parents...

Why loving your kids more than your man is not the right way to go

The love I have for my husband is deeper and more exciting than the love I have for my kids. He is my lover,...

Baby Essentials: 5 things we bet you don’t need on a baby list

Babies do not need a lot of things in the first month they are born. Here's a more practical baby list to help in...

Pay or Die: The Agony of Pregnant Women (Part II): Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, others exposed [Video+Photos]

A woman is losing so much blood right after having a vaginal delivery; there is a medication to save her, the hospital has it,...

‘I think I would be a happier person if I never had kids’

In November of 1975, the year before I was born, columnist Ann Landers asked her readers: “If you had to do over again,...

U.S. halts use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration are recommending that the United States of America pauses the use...

Couple set to welcome child after waiting for 25 years [Photos]

A man and wife are set to welcome a child after 25 years of waiting, Lindaikejisblog reports.Photos of the couple's maternity shoot have been...

‘My mother-in-law changed my baby’s name while I was unconscious after C-section’

When picking a baby name, the only two people who should have a say in what gets written on the birth certificate are the...

Cancer symptoms: 9 warning signs you should never ignore

We all do it once in a while. We notice a weird pain, bump or other unusual something-or-other somewhere on or in our body...