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.
Most falls are minor, but loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting or abnormal drowsiness need emergency care. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Nappies, wipes, changing mat, spare outfit, muslin, bags, and one spare for you. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read
Tender breasts, fatigue, a metallic taste and heightened smell often show up before a missed period. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
An ultrasound between 8 and 14 weeks measures crown-rump length and gives the most accurate due date available. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant…
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Prepare the older child in the last month, not the first trimester. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Cabin-size folds now include a decent recline and a usable basket. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Cabin-size folds now include a decent recline and a usable basket. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Vitamin D from birth, and vitamins A and C from six months in some national guidance. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Grapes, cherry tomatoes, nuts, popcorn and hard raw vegetables are the highest-risk foods. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
A newborn needs eight to twelve changes a day, and prompt changes prevent most rashes. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new parents.
· 5 min read