With regular vaccinations, baby weigh-ins, the sleepless nights and constant feedings, mums the world over would agree that they have enough on their plate. However, many South African parents remain unaware of thyroid disease and its impact on their little one. An under-functioning thyroid gland (hypothyroidism),...
By Anchen Verster - Registered nurse, midwife, SA Certified Perinatal Educator – SACPE, wife, mother to 4 children including a set of twins Sex sells movies, music, magazines, clothes, perfume, diets and cars! The link is sometimes very vague (perhaps even non-existent) but it emphasizes what...
By Hettie Grove – Registered nurse, advanced midwife, internationally certified childbirth educator, SACLC – SA certified lactation consultant and course developer, IBCLC Looking at birth announcements, one of the most featured pieces of clothing these days has become the beannie…oh what a gorgeous baby in that...
Dr Colinda Linde (Clinical psychologist), author of “Get the balance right” – www.metzpress.co.za From hearing the news “you’re pregnant” up to “it’s a baby boy/girl (or both)”, a woman’s body goes through incredible changes, the likes of which have never been experienced in any other form....
By Barbara Hanrahan – Nursing sister and midwife, masters in midwifery, SA certified perinatal course developer New parents are often concerned about how to play with their baby and to what extent should they facilitate early infant development. New parents need to be guided in understanding...
It's amazing how much time parents spend inspecting babies' nappies! You tend to worry that your baby's poo is the wrong colour or texture, or that he's pooing too often, or not enough. However, what's normal for your baby will depend on: how old he is whether he's...
Sleep Solutions for Mom By Dr Colinda Linde– Author of Get the balance right - Coping strategies for working mothers – Metz Press We spend around one third of our lives doing it, and most of us do it once per day, yet are we clear about how...
By Nicolette Ferriera A personal challenge that I am facing at the moment is the question of when to put your baby in a ‘big bed’ for the first time. Not only when, but how?! The very idea makes me anxious, as our little Alex refuses...
What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)? Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is the most common liver disorder of pregnancy that affects around 5000 women each year in the UK alone; at present this figure is unknown in South Africa. What are the symptoms? Itching (also called pruritus): Itching...
By Jane Pitt - Breastfeeding Advisor Breast milk has antibodies that pass from mother to baby, protecting baby from infection and this could mean having fewer medical bills and less days off work caring for sick children. Babies in crèches can pick up more infections than...