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.
Under 18 months, screens are discouraged except video calls; after two, quality and co-viewing matter more than minutes. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents of babies and…
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Slow-flow, vented teats support paced feeding in breastfed babies. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents planning purchases.
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Slow-flow, vented teats support paced feeding in breastfed babies. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents choosing baby gear.
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Careful planning covers iron, B12, omega-3, zinc, calcium and adequate energy. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents starting solids.
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Introducing common allergens from around six months, and continuing regularly, reduces allergy risk. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents managing a baby’s…
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Nails grow fast and scratches are common in the first weeks. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for new parents.
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By week 12, the first-trimester scan and combined screening are usually offered, and miscarriage risk drops sharply. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.
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By week 15, the fetus can sense light through closed eyelids and bones are hardening. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for expectant parents.
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A phased return and a settled childcare routine reduce stress for everyone. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for parents of babies and toddlers.
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A simple bath support gives you two free hands. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents planning purchases.
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