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.
Approaches range from no-cry fading to graduated extinction, all with reasonable evidence for improved sleep. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Sex is safe in uncomplicated pregnancy right up to labour. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Regular contractions, pressure, fluid loss or bleeding before 37 weeks need immediate assessment. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Under 18 months, screens are discouraged except video calls; after two, quality and co-viewing matter more than minutes. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents of babies and toddlers.
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A full-body U-shape suits side sleeping from the third trimester. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
A full-body U-shape suits side sleeping from the third trimester. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Appetite surges are short and self-correcting. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Choking, burns, febrile seizures and falls are the four scenarios worth rehearsing. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Tandem routines, not individual ones, are what make twin care sustainable. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for new parents.
· 5 min read
A low-lying placenta covering the cervix can cause painless bleeding and usually means a planned caesarean. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
· 5 min read