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Sister Elna
Nov 202 min read
Why a lactation consultant?
Why a lactation consultant? Before we can answer why a lactation consultant is needed, we need to define what a lactation consultant is....
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Sister Elna
Jul 127 min read
Expected niggles when expecting
Expected niggles when expecting: What to do or not to do A healthy pregnancy is the first step in your child’s nutritional journey...
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Sister Elna
Apr 12, 20235 min read
What to expect when expecting
Expected niggles when expecting A healthy pregnancy is the first step in your child’s nutritional journey through life. A healthy...
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Sister Elna
Mar 28, 20236 min read
Traveling with little ones
Traveling with Young Ones Planning ahead is essential when traveling with your young ones. You need to take into consideration whether...
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Sister Elna
Aug 5, 20225 min read
Going back to work, expressing breast milk
Going back to work, expressing of breast milk Women plan ahead, especially going back to work. Planning for going back to work starts...
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Sister Elna
Aug 4, 20226 min read
What is important when latching and positioning your baby?
What is important when latching and positioning your baby? Successful breastfeeding depends on two key elements namely how the baby...
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Sister Elna
Aug 3, 20223 min read
Understanding and maintaining milk production
Understanding and maintaining milk production The first few days after your baby’s birth is a period of changes in your life. Remember...
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Sister Elna
Aug 2, 20224 min read
Preparing for your breastfeeding journey
Preparing for your breastfeeding journey It is time to prepare for your breastfeeding journey after you gather as much as possible...
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Sister Elna
Aug 1, 20223 min read
Why Breastfeeding?
During your pregnancy, you not only prepare for the birth of the baby, and get the room ready, but you also have to start thinking about...
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Sister Elna
Feb 15, 20224 min read
Planning to fall pregnant: Things you need to know beforehand
Pregnancy is an experience that is filled with many new experiences and lots of responsibilities. It is important to learn as much as you...
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Sister Elna
Nov 27, 20214 min read
Be sunwise for your baby and toddler
Be Sunwise for your baby and toddlers Your skin is the first line of defence against infection and allergies. Healthy skin keeps...
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Sister Elna
Oct 27, 20213 min read
DEHYDRATION in babies, infants and onwards
Dehydration in babies, infants and onwards Infants are at greater risk for dehydration than older children and adults. To understand...
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Sister Elna
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Eczema or dry skin in babies and infants
Most of the little ones struggle with dry skin one or another time. The term Eczema also referred to as dry skin describes a number of...
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Sister Elna
Jul 28, 20213 min read
Preparing for baby:
What you need for pregnancy and baby A pregnancy takes you on a journey filled with new experiences which bring along new...
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Tereena Beran
Jun 10, 20213 min read
A connection between mental health and the immune system
As a Counselling Psychologist, practising mostly with young children and teenagers, the question of the link between a child’s immune...
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Sister Elna
Apr 26, 20212 min read
What to pack!
You had to make a few decisions during your pregnancy and prepare for the arrival of your baby. Part of the preparation is to prepare for...
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Sister Elna
Dec 8, 20207 min read
Introducing solids
Feeding guidelines Complimentary food is important for establishing future healthy eating habits in infants and children. Studies show...
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Sister Elna
Oct 21, 20202 min read
BCG vaccine, after vaccination care
What is the BCG vaccine? The BCG is an injection given to children under five years of age against Tuberculose (TB). Tuberculosis is an...
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Sister Elna
Apr 21, 20203 min read
Fever management
"Fever and pain are common occurrences throughout a child's life many incidences of which can be safely managed by parents without the...
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Sister Elna
Apr 21, 20202 min read
Teething problems
Teething by Elna Van Straten November 22, 2018 The appearance of your baby’s first tooth is one of the most exciting milestones. One of...
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