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.
Tympanic and non-contact infrared are quick, digital axillary is cheapest and reliable. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Pears, prunes, apricots and adequate fluid help; bananas and rice can bind. how this typically changes over time for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
White patches inside the mouth that do not wipe away can indicate oral thrush. how this typically changes over time for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Centile lines describe a population, and following your own line matters more than which line it is. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new parents.
· 5 min read
Antenatal anxiety and depression are as common as postnatal, and treatable. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Employers must complete a risk assessment and allow paid time off for antenatal appointments. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Biting usually communicates frustration or teething discomfort before language is available. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Stationary activity centres are safer than wheeled walkers, which are banned in some countries. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Stationary activity centres are safer than wheeled walkers, which are banned in some countries. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Milk remains the main source of nutrition until around twelve months. how this typically changes over time for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read