"Breastfeeding is the biological norm for mothers and babies. It is a relationship that provides stress reducing hormones to the mother as well as stimulation, connection, and protection from illness to the baby. It even feeds the baby." Alice Martino Roddy, La Leche League Leader, Linden, Virginia, USA
If you are still pregnant, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed about the amount of information written about breastfeeding in books and on the internet. The benefits of breastfeeding f...
Megan Benn is a registered nurse and midwife and mother of two children. She is the founder of Mothe... More Info
Megan Benn is a registered nurse and midwife and mother of two children. She is the founder of Motherhood Matters, a postnatal practice that offers home visits to mothers and new babies. She believes that individualized care in the comfort of your home leads to higher breastfeeding success rates and fewer postnatal complications for mom and baby. Hide
The Magic Of A Mother's Touch
Getting to know your baby is one of the joys of parenthood and there is no better way to develop his special closeness than through baby massage. Midwife and certified infant massage instructor Lynn Keck talks us through the advantages of Baby Massage and the Do's and Don'ts.
For many parents having a baby brings out feelings of fear and vulnerability, and many mothers do not feel confident in handling their baby and reading their signals. There is no better way to overcome these fears...
Lynn is a qualified nurse, midwife, community nurse and lactation consultant,
as well as a register... More Info
Lynn is a qualified nurse, midwife, community nurse and lactation consultant,
as well as a registered baby massage instructor. She has been working with mums and babies for over 12 years and is now working for Motherhood Matters doing postnatal home visits and giving baby massage classes.
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The Inception of the Cubby Case
Every morning, I wake up with either a toy car or story book on my face. And when I get out of the bed that I ended up sharing with a selection of teddy bears, I have to tread carefully not to get a building block or other dangerous object in that very soft part of my foot.
In most homes, storage is the one thing that you can never have enough of. Even more so when there are kids around. I often find myself staring at my bedroom, with all manner of toys strewn on the floor thinking: how d...
Germarie Bruwer completed a BA in Drama at Stellenbosch University, after which she decided to pursu... More Info
Germarie Bruwer completed a BA in Drama at Stellenbosch University, after which she decided to pursue a diploma in Interior Design at London’s Regent Academy. After working in residential design with British brand Laura Ashley in the UK and Asia, she started specializing in retail design for luxury brand, Fendi in Asia Pacific. In 2008 she moved back to South Africa and settled in as retail designer for national clothing brand, Queenspark. In her spare time she runs Playing House, a blog on interior design, crafts and being a mom. She lives on a farm in the most amazing Franschhoek Valley that she shares with her husband, 2 boys and 2 rather interesting Chinese dogs. Hide
Combating The Effects of Birth
Being born is a pretty strenuous experience for both mother and baby, and the strain on baby in particular can produce a range of post-birth problems such as colic, poor sleeping patterns, excessive crying and so forth. Paediatric Osteopaths can help relieve these strains and tension, and make for a much happier, healthier baby.
Although it is a common belief that babies are flexible enough to&nbs...
Dr Guy Ashburner, is an experienced paediatric osteopath who studied at the Foundation for Paediatri... More Info
Dr Guy Ashburner, is an experienced paediatric osteopath who studied at the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy UK.
The Foundation of which Guy is a alumni member, is renowned for its specialist treatment, quality care and education. Guy is also a member of the editorial board of the South African Journal of Natural Medicine to which he contributes monthly articles.
Paediatric Osteopathy is based on the principle that all ailments – whether minor or serious – are as a result of an imbalance somewhere in the network of the body’s systems.
After making a diagnosis, following a full medical history and examination a paediatric osteopath will use refined and subtle manual techniques to bring about profound changes within the child’s body through gentle manipulation.
This will allow the musculoskeletal system, the gastrointestinal tract, the nervous system, the immune system and the circulatory system – to work effectively and optimally. The treatment uses no drugs, and is non-invasive.
Conditions treated include: Infantile colic, crying irritable babies, chronic chest infections, behavioural problems, aches and pains and more.
For more information visit www.osteogoodhealth.com.”
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From Hear to Ear
Newborn hearing screening is vital in helping parents identify whether their child has a hearing loss. The primary aim of newborn screening is early identification.
One of the first things a newborn is able to hear and recognize is the sound and tone of his/her mother’s voice. This crucial as children learn language or the ability to communicate effectively from hearing and imitating parents and persons in their environment. Therefore it is of high importance to assess your child’s ability t...
Starting your journey to becoming a mom or dad can be exciting and scary all at the same time, but w... More Info
Starting your journey to becoming a mom or dad can be exciting and scary all at the same time, but when you find yourself looking for the instruction manual and realize there isn’t one, you might find yourself feeling a little overwhelmed.
The Baby Club’s mission is to be there to support you every step of the way, from conception and beyond.
In South Africa, we feel there has not been enough support for new families, so we are dedicated to becoming the number 1 place where moms and dads can turn to for advice, help and reassurance - whether you choose mobile, online or off-line for a support network brimming with tips, highlights or just a shared experience. We provide free information and expert advice every step of the way, from pregnancy all the way through to toddlerhood.
As well as providing new moms with information, we aim to introduce carefully chosen products and services to mom that we know can be useful and ease the journey through the different key stages of parenthood.
The Baby Club considers itself very lucky to welcome all the new little people into the world and we hope that moms and dads from across the country will feel supported and better informed.
The team here are passionate about making South Africa the best possible place to start a new family and we hope that together we can all enjoy parenting a lot more.
To new beginnings,
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How To Sterilise Toys And Equipment
At birth babies have are protected by an acquired immunity system that comes from their mother, and this immunity can be enhanced through breastfeeding. from around eight weeks onwards your baby will start to develop its own immune response to disease, but&nb...
Starting your journey to becoming a mom or dad can be exciting and scary all at the same time, but w... More Info
Starting your journey to becoming a mom or dad can be exciting and scary all at the same time, but when you find yourself looking for the instruction manual and realize there isn’t one, you might find yourself feeling a little overwhelmed.
The Baby Club’s mission is to be there to support you every step of the way, from conception and beyond.
In South Africa, we feel there has not been enough support for new families, so we are dedicated to becoming the number 1 place where moms and dads can turn to for advice, help and reassurance - whether you choose mobile, online or off-line for a support network brimming with tips, highlights or just a shared experience. We provide free information and expert advice every step of the way, from pregnancy all the way through to toddlerhood.
As well as providing new moms with information, we aim to introduce carefully chosen products and services to mom that we know can be useful and ease the journey through the different key stages of parenthood.
The Baby Club considers itself very lucky to welcome all the new little people into the world and we hope that moms and dads from across the country will feel supported and better informed.
The team here are passionate about making South Africa the best possible place to start a new family and we hope that together we can all enjoy parenting a lot more.
To new beginnings,
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