Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews SA Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
The booking visit around weeks 8 to 12 covers history, bloods, blood pressure, BMI and mental health, and sets your care pathway. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Raised blood sugar in pregnancy affects a significant minority of pregnancies and is usually diagnosed with a glucose tolerance test around week 24 to 28. a short, clear list of what helps…
· 6 min read
Nightmares start around two as imagination develops, night terrors are different and happen in deep sleep. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Careful planning covers iron, B12, omega-3, zinc, calcium and adequate energy. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Introducing common allergens from around six months, and continuing regularly, reduces allergy risk. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
The stump dries and drops off between 5 and 15 days and needs air, not antiseptic. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 5 min read
High blood pressure with protein in the urine after 20 weeks can escalate quickly and is why every appointment checks both. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Praise effort and strategy rather than appearance or being “good”. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read