Nomsa is a registered midwife with fifteen years in antenatal and delivery care. She reviews KK Baby’s pregnancy, labour and postnatal content and writes our week-by-week series.
The same short, predictable sequence each night becomes a sleep cue within a couple of weeks. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 6 min read
A show, regular strengthening contractions, waters breaking and low backache are the classic signs. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
A caesarean is major abdominal surgery, and full recovery takes around six weeks. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Sealed cassette systems control odour but cost more over a year. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Soft steamed carrot batons, ripe pear, omelette strips, pasta twists and toast fingers. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Impetigo and infected eczema need prompt treatment. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Paced bottle feeding, held semi-upright, reduces overfeeding and wind. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 5 min read
Approaches range from no-cry fading to graduated extinction, all with reasonable evidence for improved sleep. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
VBAC succeeds for most people who try it, with a small risk of scar rupture that requires continuous monitoring. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 6 min read