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.
High-contrast board books and open-ended sensory toys hold attention longest. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Frozen purees keep three months and defrost safely overnight in the fridge. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
A mild viral illness causing mouth ulcers and blisters, contagious but self-limiting. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Erythema toxicum, heat rash and milia are all benign newborn rashes. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for new parents.
· 5 min read
Hormones cause gum inflammation and bleeding, and gum disease is linked to preterm birth. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
A low-lying placenta covering the cervix can cause painless bleeding and usually means a planned caesarean. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for expectant…
· 5 min read
The pincer grip usually arrives between 9 and 12 months and unlocks self-feeding. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Sealed, hole-free toys prevent internal mould. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Sealed, hole-free toys prevent internal mould. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Wash, cook thoroughly, cool quickly and refrigerate within an hour. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read