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.
An RSV-driven infection causing wheeze and feeding difficulty, most serious under six months. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Hiccups are frequent, harmless and often follow feeds. how this typically changes over time for new parents.
· 5 min read
Classes cover labour stages, pain relief, feeding and newborn basics, and connect you to other local parents. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Hormones cause gum inflammation and bleeding, and gum disease is linked to preterm birth. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for expectant parents.
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Peaking between 8 and 18 months, it signals healthy attachment rather than a problem. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. how this typically changes over time for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Clip-on shades with UPF fabric outperform draping a muslin, which traps heat. how this typically changes over time for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Water in an open cup from six months, no juice or sweetened drinks. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
An impaired skin barrier causes dry, itchy, inflamed patches, often on the face and joint creases. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a…
· 5 min read
Babies should not spend more than 90 minutes at a time in a car seat. how this typically changes over time for new parents.
· 5 min read