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 38, the baby has a firm grasp and continues to lay down fat for temperature control. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
By week 41, monitoring increases and a membrane sweep or induction discussion usually happens. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
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Differences over sugar, sleep and screens are the top three friction points. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Infant paracetamol, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Infant paracetamol, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
The same meal, adapted for salt and texture, is the goal from around nine months. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents starting solids.
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The heel-prick test screens for rare but serious metabolic and genetic conditions. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Rooting, hand-to-mouth and stirring come long before crying. the physiology and evidence, explained without jargon for new parents.
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Light spotting around six to twelve days after conception can happen as the blastocyst embeds, and it is lighter and shorter than a period. the line between normal variation and a reason…
· 6 min read
The booking visit around weeks 8 to 12 covers history, bloods, blood pressure, BMI and mental health, and sets your care pathway. specific jobs the people around you can take on for…
· 5 min read