Pregnancy
Exercise During Pregnancy: A Complete Guide for Parents
150 minutes of moderate activity a week improves sleep, mood, blood sugar and recovery. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
Dr Imran Patel, MBChB
Imran is a paediatrician working in general and emergency paediatrics. He reviews SA Baby’s illness, immunisation and infant health articles for clinical accuracy.
Articles by this author
Parenting
Building a Daily Routine Around Digital Safety for Young Children
Default privacy settings and shared-space device use prevent most problems. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Baby Carriers
Structured carriers suit longer walks, wraps suit newborn closeness. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Baby Carriers
Structured carriers suit longer walks, wraps suit newborn closeness. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
What Real Parents Learned About Winding and Burping
Swallowed air is uncomfortable for babies who feed fast or cry before feeding. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Heartburn in Pregnancy: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Progesterone relaxes the valve at the top of the stomach, so reflux is common and worsens as the uterus grows. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Pregnancy
Braxton Hicks Contractions: The Do’s and Don’ts
Irregular, painless tightenings that do not get closer together are practice contractions, not labour. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
What to Expect With Establishing a Bedtime Routine
The same short, predictable sequence each night becomes a sleep cue within a couple of weeks. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
What to Expect With Buying Formula Preparation Machines
Convenient but only worth it if temperature accuracy is verified regularly. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What to Expect With Formula Preparation Machines
Convenient but only worth it if temperature accuracy is verified regularly. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read