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, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Infant paracetamol, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. a full walkthrough from first principles for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Peanut, egg, dairy, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame and tree nuts should be introduced early and kept in the diet. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Babies average six to eight viral infections a year as immunity develops. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Rooting, hand-to-mouth and stirring come long before crying. a full walkthrough from first principles for new parents.
· 5 min read
Light spotting around six to twelve days after conception can happen as the blastocyst embeds, and it is lighter and shorter than a period. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant…
· 6 min read
Gaps under two mean more logistics, gaps over four mean more jealousy over status. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents of babies…
· 5 min read
Stretchy wraps suit the first months and cost far less than structured carriers. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Stretchy wraps suit the first months and cost far less than structured carriers. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Hand washing is the single most effective infection control step for visitors. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for new parents.
· 5 min read