Vaccines: SA’s immunisation programme debunked
South Africa’s high-priority, under- funded Expanded Programme on Immunisation is understaffed and close to rudderless.
South Africa’s high-priority, under- funded Expanded Programme on Immunisation is understaffed and close to rudderless.
The profound mystery and spirituality of birth can never be understood with the mind, they are known through the heart.
Yes … It is time to acknowledge that despite advances in contraceptive advice and access, policy reform lacks implementation.
Low birth weight babies may experience complications, such as brain bleeding, respiratory distress syndrome and intestinal problems.
Using a lactation aid at the breast may be helpful. The baby is more likely to latch on if the flow is rapid, and the lactation aid increases the milk flow to the baby.
Challenges are aggravated by lack of support by teachers and peers and babies are not supported in schools. Teacher and school attitudes vary widely and many teenagers feel that the teachers “gave up on them”.
Choose a comfortable chair with firm back support to sit upright. Your back must be straight, your lap flat and feet supported, do not lean back or tip forward.
Radimo (2011) explored the experiences of teenage mothers after the birth of the baby and found that the post natal period is perceived to be stressful and overwhelming.
Experts recommend that you try to latch your baby onto your breast as soon as possible after birth when the baby is usually quite alert. Correct positioning of your baby is the key to successful breastfeeding.
