Breastfeeding Latch: When to Worry and When to Relax
A deep latch takes in a good portion of the areola and should not hurt beyond the first seconds. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new…
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.
A deep latch takes in a good portion of the areola and should not hurt beyond the first seconds. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for new…
· 5 min read
Babies sleep longer on a caregiver because of warmth, movement and familiar smell. what the evidence actually supports, and what it does not for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Most first vaginal births involve some tearing, and grades one and two heal well with basic care. an ordered, practical method you can follow today for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Appetite surges are short and self-correcting. how current recommendations differ from older advice for parents starting solids.
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Choking, burns, febrile seizures and falls are the four scenarios worth rehearsing. how current recommendations differ from older advice for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Water-based, fragrance-free wipes suit newborn skin. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Water-based, fragrance-free wipes suit newborn skin. making it work around shifts, commutes and childcare for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Multiple pregnancies need more scans, more iron and earlier delivery planning. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Warm, dimmable light preserves melatonin better than blue-white. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Warm, dimmable light preserves melatonin better than blue-white. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read