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.
Hives, swelling, vomiting or breathing difficulty within two hours suggest an allergic reaction. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Most falls are minor, but loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting or abnormal drowsiness need emergency care. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s…
· 5 min read
Seborrhoeic dermatitis on the scalp is harmless and self-limiting. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for new parents.
· 5 min read
Most toddlers move from two naps to one between 13 and 18 months. a printable list that covers everything without the padding for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
By week 6, a heartbeat can often be detected on a transvaginal scan and the embryo is about the size of a lentil. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for…
· 6 min read
Frozen purees keep three months and defrost safely overnight in the fridge. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
A mild viral illness causing mouth ulcers and blisters, contagious but self-limiting. the honest numbers, including the ones nobody mentions for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Useful for the first few months, but babies outgrow them fast. how the usual advice changes when there is more than one baby for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Useful for the first few months, but babies outgrow them fast. how the usual advice changes when there is more than one baby for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
By week 9, the tail bud disappears, all essential organs are present in early form, and the embryo becomes a fetus next week. what to do when it happens in the middle…
· 6 min read