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What’s in your hospital bag?
When strategising what to pack in your hospital bag, make sure you thi...

Pregnancy Discharge
We chat to the experts about the most common types of discharge in pre...

A healthy Lifestyle is a Must!
Becoming a new mom is a thrilling yet daunting experience!...

When should baby lift head?
Check that your little one is on track – and help her get there....

A body ready for Pregnancy
You’ll want to be in the best possible shape to carry your baby. Here’...

Summer Edition 2016
How wonderful to meet with you again via this second newsletter!...

Is my baby’s growth normal?
It is incredible how rapidly children grow and develop. We all wonde...

Breast is Best …
Expressing breast milk ensures your baby always gets the very best in ...

All Things Breastfeeding
Tsholofelo Modise chats to Dr Diana du Plessis about all things breast...

Myles Textbook for Midwives
The new African edition builds on the strengths of the recently revise...

Trouble with Breastfeeding
In this article I tackle the unforeseen: "When breastfeeding doesn’t c...

Breastfeeding in public …
Breastfeeding when you’re out and about is convenient, hygienic and th...

Best Birthing Options
Becoming a new mom is as exciting as it is daunting. You have to make ...

Clinical Guide for Midwives
Skilled care during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period is vital...

Pathways to Public Health
The Pathways series assists students in achieving the National Certifi...

Autumn Edition 2016
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to my first newsletter!...

Coughs and Colds
Helping you identify those unpleasant coughs and colds in baby....

Private MOU’s
Are private midwife obstetric units viable and safe birth options?...

Baby in the Belly
No matter what you feel, back up your feelings with a test!...

Pregnancy Awareness Week
Being healthy woman, with healthy pregnancies to have healthy outcomes...

Pregnancy Journey
Things you should be aware of as you embark on your pregnancy journey....

The Health Update
The importance of Pregnancy Awareness Week 10 to 16 February 2016...

Breastfeeding
Helping you through any issues you might have feeding your baby....