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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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