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.
Infant paracetamol and ibuprofen are dosed by weight and age, and never combined without advice. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Gentle massage supports bonding, digestion and sleep onset. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read
By week 11, the fetus can hiccup, and tooth buds and nail beds are forming. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
By week 14, facial muscles get their first workout — squinting, frowning and grimacing all appear. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Rivalry peaks when the age gap is under three years and both children need the same resource. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
A mixed approach suits most families and covers both skills. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Faltering growth is a pattern across weeks, not a single low reading. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Paced bottle feeding, held semi-upright, reduces overfeeding and wind. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read