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.
Infant paracetamol and ibuprofen are dosed by weight and age, and never combined without advice. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Fragrance-free, non-biological detergent and an extra rinse suit newborn skin. direct answers to what parents actually ask for new parents.
· 5 min read
Regular contractions, pressure, fluid loss or bleeding before 37 weeks need immediate assessment. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
About three in a hundred babies remain breech at term, and ECV can turn many of them. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Fear peaks between two and four alongside imagination. how this typically changes over time for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Stretchy wraps suit the first months and cost far less than structured carriers. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Stretchy wraps suit the first months and cost far less than structured carriers. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
A mixed approach suits most families and covers both skills. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Faltering growth is a pattern across weeks, not a single low reading. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Hand washing is the single most effective infection control step for visitors. direct answers to what parents actually ask for new parents.
· 5 min read