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.
Shared reading from birth predicts later vocabulary better than almost any other home activity. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Blood volume rises by nearly half, which dilutes haemoglobin and makes iron deficiency common by the third trimester. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Guidance generally caps caffeine at 200 mg a day, roughly two mugs of instant coffee. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Toddlers eat in weekly patterns, not daily ones, and appetite naturally drops after the first year. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Firm, breathable and with a wipeable waterproof cover is the safety standard. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Firm, breathable and with a wipeable waterproof cover is the safety standard. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Insulated bags, ice packs and a two-hour rule for cooked food. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
A persistent squint after three months needs an ophthalmology referral. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Swaddling can calm the startle reflex but must stop as soon as a baby shows signs of rolling. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for new parents.
· 5 min read
150 minutes of moderate activity a week improves sleep, mood, blood sugar and recovery. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
· 5 min read