Pregnancy
How to Handle Sex During Pregnancy Step by Step
Sex is safe in uncomplicated pregnancy right up to labour. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
Nomsa Dlamini, RM
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.
Articles by this author
Pregnancy
Preterm Labour Signs at 3am: A Survival Guide
Regular contractions, pressure, fluid loss or bleeding before 37 weeks need immediate assessment. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Baby Milestones by Month: Myths vs Facts
Rolling, sitting, crawling, cruising and walking cluster into predictable windows with wide normal ranges. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Buying First Aid Kits for Babies: When to Worry and When to Relax
Infant paracetamol, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
First Aid Kits for Babies: When to Worry and When to Relax
Infant paracetamol, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
Salt and Babies: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Infant kidneys cannot handle more than 1 g of salt a day under twelve months. how this typically changes over time for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
Baby Sleep Apnoea: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Snoring with pauses and effortful breathing during sleep warrants review. how this typically changes over time for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Newborn Feeding Cues: When to Worry and When to Relax
Rooting, hand-to-mouth and stirring come long before crying. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
How to Handle Umbilical Cord Care Before Birth Step by Step
Cord blood banking and delayed clamping are both decided before labour. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Fertility and Conception Basics at 3am: A Survival Guide
The fertile window is the five days before ovulation and the day of ovulation itself. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read