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.
There is no set number of kicks; what matters is a change from your baby’s normal pattern. the signals worth noticing and what each one indicates for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Pears, prunes, apricots and adequate fluid help; bananas and rice can bind. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
White patches inside the mouth that do not wipe away can indicate oral thrush. the invisible work involved and how to share it for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Tympanic and non-contact infrared are quick, digital axillary is cheapest and reliable. the shortlist of kit that earns its place, and the rest you can skip for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Tympanic and non-contact infrared are quick, digital axillary is cheapest and reliable. the shortlist of kit that earns its place, and the rest you can skip for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Builds neck, shoulder and core strength and reduces flat head. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Antenatal anxiety and depression are as common as postnatal, and treatable. direct answers to what parents actually ask for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Tog-rated bags remove loose bedding risk. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Tog-rated bags remove loose bedding risk. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
A mixed approach suits most families and covers both skills. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read