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Oct 107 min read

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Hello, Parents and Anyone Who Cares for Children 🫶🏼 Today we’re going to be chatting about something that you’ve probably heard about...

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Jun 103 min read

An Essential List of Common South African Pediatric Medicine Dosages

Hello, People Who Care for Children As a follow-up to my blog post on essential medicines to have in your first aid box, I made a master...

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Jun 56 min read

Unlocking the Secrets to a Smooth Pregnancy: The Benefits of Antenatal Classes for Expecting Parents

We all know how it goes: you get pregnant, and suddenly, everyone is a pregnancy and childbirth expert. Susan says, “Pidgeon bottles are...

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Apr 305 min read

Tiny Ears, Big Decisions: The Timing of Ear Piercing for Babies

Hello Moms, Dads and anyone who cares for a child 💕 Today we’re going to talk a bit about a bit of a controversial topic. It’s one that...

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Apr 235 min read

Walking the Line: Pros and Cons of Baby Walkers

Hello Moms (and Dads) 💕 This blog post is going to touch on the topic of baby walkers. I think this is somewhat of a controversial topic...

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Apr 193 min read

The Many Uses of Breast Milk: Unveiling the Unexpected

Hello, moms! 💕 If you're anything like me you're trying your best to do everything for your little one. Maybe you're still breastfeeding...

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Feb 266 min read

Essential Medications Every Parent Should Have: A Nurse Mom's Guide to Building the Perfect Medicine Box

My worst nightmare: we're out at friends, it's 21:00 and my child cries. I hurry into the room where they're sleeping and its hot....

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Jan 303 min read

Sterilizing Baby Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide for New Parents

This is a question that I get asked frequently and something that I too wondered as a new mother. We all know that as parents we just...

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Jan 302 min read

Why Health and Education are at the Heart of Our Clinic: A Personal Introduction

Hello everyone, and welcome. I'm Sr Samantha Pieterse (Sr Sam for short) and I am the owner and Nurse Practitioner here at Mums & Bums...

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