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.
Feeding on take-off and landing helps ear pressure, and routine matters more than the destination. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of babies and…
· 5 min read
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for…
· 6 min read
A pram, carrycot and car seat bundle only saves money if you actually need all three parts. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for…
· 6 min read
Appetite surges are short and self-correcting. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Choking, burns, febrile seizures and falls are the four scenarios worth rehearsing. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
The stump dries and drops off between 5 and 15 days and needs air, not antiseptic. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for new…
· 5 min read
High blood pressure with protein in the urine after 20 weeks can escalate quickly and is why every appointment checks both. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone…
· 5 min read
Unpasteurised dairy, undercooked meat, high-mercury fish, raw shellfish and liver carry specific risks in pregnancy. specific jobs the people around you can take on for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Settling-in policy, key-person system and outdoor access matter most. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Useful for the first few months, but babies outgrow them fast. how to fit this into a day that already has no room in it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read