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 emotional brain matures far faster than the regulatory prefrontal cortex, which is why toddlers cannot “calm down” on request. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for parents…
· 5 min read
This detailed scan checks the brain, heart, spine, kidneys, limbs and placental position. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Vitamin D from birth, and vitamins A and C from six months in some national guidance. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Grapes, cherry tomatoes, nuts, popcorn and hard raw vegetables are the highest-risk foods. keeping the routine intact on planes, cars and holidays for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Cabin-size folds now include a decent recline and a usable basket. the shortlist of kit that earns its place, and the rest you can skip for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Cabin-size folds now include a decent recline and a usable basket. the shortlist of kit that earns its place, and the rest you can skip for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Peaking between 8 and 18 months, it signals healthy attachment rather than a problem. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Blood volume rises by nearly half, which dilutes haemoglobin and makes iron deficiency common by the third trimester. direct answers to what parents actually ask for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Firm, breathable and with a wipeable waterproof cover is the safety standard. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Firm, breathable and with a wipeable waterproof cover is the safety standard. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read