Cape Town — Former Miss South Africa and Miss World, Rolene Strauss, revealed on her social media that she gave birth to her third son on 2 June.
Rolene shares two children with her husband, Daniel Strauss, and she took to Instagram to share pictures and reveal her new baby arrived and both she and the baby are in good health.
“Our dearest love arrived yesterday afternoon 17:30 at 40 weeks and 4 days weighing 4.14kg. Daniel and my mom never left my side! The boys drew hearts on my forearms before we left for the hospital – this kept me going through labour! They adore their baby brother!” she said.
We are both healthy, happy and healing. All praise to God! Grateful for wonderful nurses and doctors, and my prayer warriors who never stopped praying ” she added.
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According to The Citizen, Rolene opened up on her pregnancy journey and emphasised three key areas to focus on – physical, mental and reproductive health.
She highlighted the importance of nourishing her body with a nutrient-dense diet and maintaining regular physical activity.
“Stress management and quality sleep have supported my hormone balance and overall well-being, enhancing my fertility as well as my reproductive health.” she said.
“Among others, knowing my HIV status is essential for protecting myself and my baby. HIV testing allows for early intervention and prevention strategies during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding if necessary.” she added.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
