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.
VBAC succeeds for most people who try it, with a small risk of scar rupture that requires continuous monitoring. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.
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There is no set number of kicks; what matters is a change from your baby’s normal pattern. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for…
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Babbling by 7 months, first words around 12 and a word spurt near 18 are typical markers. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Continuous, non-looping sound at conversation volume is the useful specification. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents planning purchases.
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Continuous, non-looping sound at conversation volume is the useful specification. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents choosing baby gear.
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Infant kidneys cannot handle more than 1 g of salt a day under twelve months. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents starting solids.
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Snoring with pauses and effortful breathing during sleep warrants review. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Meconium, mustard-seed breastfed stools and firmer formula stools are all normal. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for new parents.
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Anxiety in a subsequent pregnancy is normal and early reassurance scans are often available. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.
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Pack from 34 weeks with separate bags for labour, ward stay and going home. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for expectant parents.
· 5 min read