Understanding Pap Smears
As moms, we often prioritize our family's health over our own. But staying on top of our well-being is important, and this obviously...
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Samantha Pieterse
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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Samantha Pieterse
Jul 313 min read
Mirena Birth Control: Your Guide to the Hormonal IUD
The Birth Control Revolution The contraceptive revolution started in the 1960s. Suddenly, women were able to delay, space, and avoid...
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Samantha Pieterse
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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Samantha Pieterse
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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Samantha Pieterse
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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Samantha Pieterse
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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Samantha Pieterse
Mar 184 min read
Hit the Road with Ease: Holiday Travel Tips for Driving Long Distances with Children
Having the Easter weekend upon us, for many families, means travelling on a road trip to visit family or have a quick getaway. To travel...
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Samantha Pieterse
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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Samantha Pieterse
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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Samantha Pieterse
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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