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.
Perineal cold packs, high-waisted underwear and a good water bottle are the genuinely useful three. the seasonal adjustments that catch families out for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Regular contractions, pressure, fluid loss or bleeding before 37 weeks need immediate assessment. where money genuinely helps and where it is wasted for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Infant paracetamol, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. how this typically changes over time for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Infant paracetamol, saline drops, digital thermometer, plasters and a saline eye wash. how this typically changes over time for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Gagging is loud and protective, choking is silent. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Blocked tear ducts cause sticky eyes in many newborns and resolve within a year. what to do when it happens in the middle of the night for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 5 min read
Rooting, hand-to-mouth and stirring come long before crying. how this typically changes over time for new parents.
· 5 min read
Babbling by 7 months, first words around 12 and a word spurt near 18 are typical markers. the version nobody explains before you need it for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Cord blood banking and delayed clamping are both decided before labour. the errors that cost parents the most time and sleep for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
A mixed approach suits most families and covers both skills. a realistic hour-by-hour picture from morning to night for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read