Sleep Solutions for Mom By Dr Colinda Linde– Author of Get the balance right - Coping strategies for working mothers – Metz Press We spend around one third of our lives doing it, and most of us do it once per day, yet are we clear about how...
By Nicolette Ferreira Morning sickness… bleggh! Why do we feel nauseous during pregnancy and, (much) more importantly, what can we do to alleviate nausea and vomiting in pregnancy? Why do pregnant women develop morning sickness? According to Doctor Jennie Nowers (a South African GP now living in Australia),...
By Nicolette Ferriera A personal challenge that I am facing at the moment is the question of when to put your baby in a ‘big bed’ for the first time. Not only when, but how?! The very idea makes me anxious, as our little Alex refuses...
What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)? Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is the most common liver disorder of pregnancy that affects around 5000 women each year in the UK alone; at present this figure is unknown in South Africa. What are the symptoms? Itching (also called pruritus): Itching...
In celebrating Breastfeeding Week 1st to the 8th August, we bring you some advice from Dr Sarah Rayne from the Breast Care Centre in Johannesburg. This info will help you whether you are breast feeding or not so everyone can celebrate Breastfeeding week! Have a...
By Nicolette Ferreira Sushi (hmmm!), biltong, camembert… mayonnaise, chocolate mousse, soft scrambled eggs… These are just some of the foods that women are often told to avoid during pregnancy. In my own experience during pregnancy I have found that some medical professionals strongly believe that certain foods...
By Nicolette Ferreira Images of long-legged, delicate storks delivering babies in tied-up little bundles have been associated with babies and birth for years. This idea originates from European culture and has found its way into most of what is perceived to be Western Society. So what,...
By Nicolette Ferreira. What?! Does Erica have a baby? When did this happen? She wasn’t pregnant a week ago? I am staring at Erica who has the tiniest baby strapped securely to her chest. Erica could probably read my mind, as she came over and assured me...
By Nicolette Ferreira. [caption id="attachment_4231" align="alignright" width="225"] www.shutterstock.com[/caption] Whether or not to take antidepressants, mood stabilisers or other psychiatric medicines during pregnancy (hereafter I will only refer to antidepressants for the sake of simplicity) is an exceedingly controversial topic. There are numerous opinions on the matter –...
What type of Delivery should I have? By Michele Hlava – Nursing sister, midwife, audiologist, behavioural optometrist Often, I have had to tell my patients about the pros and cons of the type of delivery we should have. Most of the parents are quite indignant and actually say...