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Nov 184 min read

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

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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Mirena Birth Control: Your Guide to the Hormonal IUD

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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An Essential List of Common South African Pediatric Medicine Dosages

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

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

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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The Many Uses of Breast Milk: Unveiling the Unexpected

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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Hit the Road with Ease: Holiday Travel Tips for Driving Long Distances with Children

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

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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Sterilizing Baby Equipment: A Comprehensive Guide for New Parents

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

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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