by Carla Nieuwoudt | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
When it comes to early elective C-sections, there are many harmful effects on the fetal-newborn transition, and the implications for care of the mother-newborn dyad are far-reaching, says retired neonatologist Professor Suzanne Delport. Newborns are...
by Carla Nieuwoudt | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
A new study by academics in Trinity College Dublin has found that there is a strong positive relationship between planned birth at home and breast feeding: Mothers who gave birth at home, were twice as likely to breastfeed successfully than moms who birthed in a...
by Carla Nieuwoudt | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The two words ‘Birth Plan’ were always going to cause debate from the start. Who out there can PLAN the way their birth is going to go? Birth doesn’t always go to ‘plan’, so some people think the whole exercise is a waste of time. On the...
by Carla Nieuwoudt | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Bleeding Or Spotting In Early Pregnancy – Some Statistics And Facts Bleeding or spotting in early pregnancy can be very worrying, although it is often not a signal of a problem. However bleeding can be the sign of a miscarriage, yet on the other hand it...
by Carla Nieuwoudt | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
The short answer is YES! Breastmilk actively helps newborns avoid disease in a variety of ways. If you show any of the symptoms of Covid-19, get tested and seek medical care immediately. Common symptoms are: Fever, tiredness and a dry cough. Some people may experience...
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