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.
Most airlines carry pregnant passengers until 36 weeks, or 32 for twins, with a letter from 28 weeks. the highest-leverage habits, ranked by how much they help for expectant parents.
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Broken sleep, heavier load and anaemia combine into deep tiredness after week 28. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for expectant parents.
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Solid silicone is safer than liquid-filled, which can leak if punctured. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents planning purchases.
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Solid silicone is safer than liquid-filled, which can leak if punctured. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for parents choosing baby gear.
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Check the first ingredient, the total sugar per 100 g and whether fruit dominates a savoury product. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents starting solids.
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Routine newborn checks screen hips, and early treatment with a harness is highly effective. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Lie-flat capability, folded size and the boot of your actual car decide most purchases. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for new parents.
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Default privacy settings and shared-space device use prevent most problems. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for parents of babies and toddlers.
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Mild ankle and foot swelling is normal from fluid retention, especially in warm weather. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for expectant parents.
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Smooth textures first, progressing to lumps by eight months to avoid later texture aversion. the seasonal adjustments that catch families out for parents starting solids.
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