Baby Health
Postnatal Depression Screening on a Budget: What Matters and What Does Not
PND affects around one in eight parents, including fathers. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents managing a baby’s health.
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
Baby Care
Your Questions About Cradle Cap, Answered
Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp is harmless and self-limiting. direct answers to what parents actually ask for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
The Practical Caffeine in Pregnancy Checklist
Guidance generally caps caffeine at 200 mg a day, roughly two mugs of instant coffee. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
The Science Behind Sleeping Positions in Pregnancy
From 28 weeks, going to sleep on your side is associated with lower stillbirth risk than sleeping on your back. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Parenting
Managing Parental Burnout: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Chronic exhaustion, emotional distance and irritability are signs of burnout, not weakness. how this typically changes over time for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Buying Guides
Your Questions About Buying Bottle Sterilisers, Answered
Steam sterilisers are quickest, microwave versions cheapest, cold-water most portable. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
Your Questions About Bottle Sterilisers, Answered
Steam sterilisers are quickest, microwave versions cheapest, cold-water most portable. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Food
The Science Behind Purees and Spoon Feeding
Smooth textures first, progressing to lumps by eight months to avoid later texture aversion. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Baby Health
The Science Behind Baby Immunisation Schedule
Routine schedules protect against diseases including diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, meningococcal disease, pneumococcus, rotavirus and measles. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Baby Care
Your Questions About Dressing a Newborn, Answered
One more layer than an adult is comfortable in the same room. direct answers to what parents actually ask for new parents.
· 5 min read