Pregnancy
Umbilical Cord Care Before Birth: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Cord blood banking and delayed clamping are both decided before labour. how this typically changes over time 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.
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Pregnancy
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Buying Guides
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· 6 min read
Parenting
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· 5 min read
Product Reviews
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Convenient but a jug of warm water works and never overheats. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
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· 5 min read
Baby Health
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Effortless posseting differs from forceful, projectile vomiting. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
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· 5 min read
Pregnancy
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· 5 min read
Parenting
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A consistent comfort object supports self-settling from around six months. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read