By Anthea Taylor – SACLC – SA certified lactation consultant The first safe and effective modern breast pump was invented by Einar Egnell in the 1940s. Since then many different types have been developed, manufactured by dozens of companies. With so many different types of pumps...
By Barbara Hanrahan – midwife and educator, masters in midwifery, SA certified perinatal education course developer and coordinator Childbirth is not an illness. Neither does the birth of every baby have to be a medical procedure. Fit, healthy women can have the choice of being active...
Normal birth A normal birth is where the baby is born through the vagina. Pros You remain actively involved in decisions regarding your labour. You are the key player You are able to be active during the labour You have more control over the events of labour...
A birth story is about the day your life changed forever – the day you became a mother, your partner became a father, your parents became grandparents, your siblings became aunts and uncles. A day you will never forget - it will be forever etched...
The opportunity to sit down and draw up a birth plan with your partner is worth every ounce of strength it takes to do it. It makes you stop and think, opens discussion with your partner to express each ones desires and dreams for labour,...
By Anchen Verster – Registered nurse and midwife, SA certified perinatal educator We have a 1-year-old mixed breed dog that brings our children immense pleasure. She has cost us thousands in garden furniture and garage tool damage but I suppose the price is worth it. I’ve...
“The Right Choice can give you a memorable birthing experience as well as the best start to parenting.” A = Ask questions and more questions till it makes sense to you and you feel you have been given all the answers you need A = Apply this...
I was a relatively old (34 years) when I fell pregnant with my son. I am a gynaecologist and love my job. I grew up in a family of doctors and my dad is also a gynaecologist. I am married to the love of my...
www.otasa.org.za From the moment of conception your baby is developing on a sensory level. As early as three weeks gestation their tactile system is already emerging and by five months all the sensory systems are in place and functioning. The sensory systems: Tactile - touch Gustatory -...
June is a month where Father’s Day is celebrated across the board! Everywhere you look and everywhere you go there are reminders to celebrate your Dad and celebrate the privilege of being a Father. However – this day is, for some, a sad and painful...