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.
By week 3, fertilisation happens and a single cell begins dividing as it travels down the fallopian tube. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
By week 6, a heartbeat can often be detected on a transvaginal scan and the embryo is about the size of a lentil. specific jobs the people around you can take on…
· 6 min read
Low shelves, few toys and open-ended materials extend concentration. direct answers to what parents actually ask for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Structured carriers suit longer walks, wraps suit newborn closeness. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Structured carriers suit longer walks, wraps suit newborn closeness. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Lentil dhal, fish pie, chicken and vegetable couscous, bean stew. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Allergy usually adds reflux, blood or mucus in stools, eczema or poor weight gain. how the answer changes as your child grows for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
Swallowed air is uncomfortable for babies who feed fast or cry before feeding. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.
· 5 min read
By week 10, vital organs begin to function and the most vulnerable window for structural development closes. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
By week 13, vocal cords form and the second trimester begins, often bringing more energy and less nausea. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read