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.
Too much or too little fluid can indicate issues with swallowing, kidneys or placental function. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Retinoids and high-dose salicylic acid are avoided, while niacinamide, azelaic acid and mineral SPF are considered safe. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Ratios, staff turnover and how the room feels tell you more than the brochure. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Labelled bins by size prevent the outgrown-clothes avalanche. how this typically changes over time for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Labelled bins by size prevent the outgrown-clothes avalanche. how this typically changes over time for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Check the first ingredient, the total sugar per 100 g and whether fruit dominates a savoury product. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents starting…
· 5 min read
Routine newborn checks screen hips, and early treatment with a harness is highly effective. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Set up one changing station upstairs and one down. how this typically changes over time for new parents.
· 5 min read
Folate, rubella immunity, blood pressure, weight and alcohol all matter before conception. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
By week 3, fertilisation happens and a single cell begins dividing as it travels down the fallopian tube. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
· 5 min read