31 Oct NUK Rest Easy Spoon
We are so excited to be launching the NUK Rest Easy Spoon in October 2016! Click here for full media release...
27 Oct Childbirth Trends in the Private Sector in South Africa
Only 10% of pregnant mother’s/couples researched their options about birth 67% had a caesarean section (the acceptable rate should be 18%) 3,4% of births were accompanied by a doula 19% were induced 30% had liquid to drink during labour although most of those only...
27 Sep Finding your childbirth educator
How to use the listings of Childbirth Educators on this website The childbirth educators listings are divided into provinces They are highlighted under which area they teach – areas appear in alphabetical order On the map you can access their location Check her qualifications –...
27 Sep A to Z of topics at Childbirth Education Classes
“Birth is a day you will never forget. A day that will transform you, your baby and your family. I have had the opportunity to be with women and men to celebrate their greatest joys. I have had the honour of watching women being born...
27 Sep Choosing your childbirth educator
A childbirth educator is a professional who you can trust to give you a balanced view on the reality of pregnancy and labour. Her teaching philosophy should be “freedom of choice based on the knowledge of alternatives” – telling you the facts, pros and cons...
27 Sep Essential childbirth Edu-Tainment
It is a funny phrase in a way - but so apt – “You don’t know what you don’t know”. Many pregnant moms and dads are missing out on essential information that is vital in order to make informed decisions about their pregnancy, birth and...
27 Sep Lactation Consultants
Gauteng Benoni Melkbekkies Breastfeeding and Baby Clinic Francoise van der Westhuizen SACLC - SA certified lactation consultant, BCur, AUDHS health service management Breastfeeding assistance and support. Information and advice about baby care. Home visits on the East Rand 082 940 5008 Boksburg Proud Parent Centre Christine Swanepoel SACLC – SA certified lactation consultant, RN, RM, paediatrics,...
27 Sep The Perfect Dance of Birth Hormones
Our amazing birthing body working in total synchronicity! “The hormones that make birth happen, also prepare us for breastfeeding and mother-infant attachment” – Dr Sarah Buckley Our birthing hormones are critical to actually making labour and birth happen! In addition, our hormone systems prepare us in the...
27 Sep Microbiome formation at birth
Until recently we have not paid too much importance to our gut. But there is now research coming out with a new paper being published every 6 hours around the world with how important the gut and the microbes are to particularly our long term...
27 Sep Diet during pregnancy
By Sanja Nel - dietitian, SACLC We all know the saying: “you are what you eat.” During pregnancy, we can take it a bit further: your baby is what you eat. Your baby’s body is literally constructed using the proteins, fats, minerals and other substances that...