August is Global Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and we love raising awareness about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is frequently celebrated as a beautiful, natural way to nurture a newborn. It provides more than just immediate nourishment. It cultivates a lasting bond...
That's a good question. As parents, we're often so caught up in preparation for the baby, the tremendous excitement and anticipation, that we forget to stop and ask ourselves what we practically need to prepare for once we're home with our bundle of love. Take a few...
Itโs something all adults take for granted, but being able to burp โ and release trapped and painful gas โ is an exciting milestone for any baby to reach. When babies are born, their digestive tract is still developing and they donโt yet have the ability to make...
Covid-19 adds an extra layer of worry for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Registered dietician and lactation consultant Carey Haupt answers some of your most pressing questions. Covid-19 is everywhere in our social media, on every channel and radio station, as it...
If you are looking to donate your breast milk, here are the details for Milk Banks around the country. Durban Click here for a list of Durban-based Milk Banks. Cape Town Click here for a list of Cape Town-based Milk Banks. Johannesburg and other provinces Click here...
Pumping your breast milk doesnโt have to be fraught with frustration. Dietician and lactation consultant Carey Hauptย shares some tips to make the job easier. Whether you are expressing milk for a baby in NICU, or at work, or just to quickly go to the shops, no one...
Dietitian Megan Pentz-Kluyts outlines the different ways you can get your baby to start eating solids. When the time comes to wean your baby onto solids (from six months old and onwards), there are various methods that can help your little one to learn about the...
Many breastfeeding mothers believe that nipple pain is normal, but registered dietician and certified lactation consultant Deidre Smith says breastfeeding shouldnโt hurt. โNipple pain is normal โฆโ or is it? While nipple pain may be common, and one of the main reasons...
