Expressing breast milk
Lactation consultant Erica Neser shares her advice on how to express breast milk. I recently became a new mom. I’m on maternity leave, but I’ll be going back to work soon. How do I express my breast...
View ArticleBreast is best for mom too
We all know breast milk is the best option for babies, but does breastfeeding offer benefits for mothers too? We asked Erica Neser, a lactation consultant for Mediclinic Stellenbosch. ‘There are so...
View ArticleWhat parents of preemies need to know
Once a mother gives birth to a premature baby, the ensuing weeks or months can be incredibly draining. We speak to the multidisciplinary team at Mediclinic Medforum about how they support parents and...
View ArticleCommon myths about breastfeeding – and the facts
An independent lactation consultant who works close to Mediclinic Panorama says most moms can breastfeed successfully – but some persistent myths have convinced many new mothers otherwise. Anelle...
View ArticleHow to raise iron-rich kids
Children need iron to grow, think and develop. Dr Heidi Ackermann, a paediatrician at Mediclinic George, gives age-appropriate guidelines to help parents ensure their children are getting enough of...
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5 baby myths busted
There are so many myths around babies that cause parents a lot of unnecessary guilt and anguish – and sometimes even extra expense. A Mediclinic paediatrician busts five enduring baby myths. ‘The great...
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The nutrients in breast milk [infographic]
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Is kangaroo care good for your baby’s development?
Kangaroo care – or skin-to-skin contact – is a vital form of developmental care that has many benefits for newborns, especially preterm babies. A Mediclinic Cape Town expert explains how to employ this...
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Your Body on Breastfeeding: health benefits for mom
Most mothers are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding for their baby but they don’t realise there are benefits for them too. Post-birth recovery Breastfeeding can help accelerate your post-birth...
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What’s in your breast milk?
We’ve heard it time and again, “breast is best”, but what exactly does breast milk contain that makes it so good for your baby? What does breast milk contain? The amazing thing about breast milk is...
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Liquid gold: The benefits of breast milk
Breast milk is not just food for baby – it provides potent health-giving properties for mom, too. Dr Jonathan Buckley, a paediatric nephrologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, offers a closer look at...
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Breastfeeding is good for your baby – and for you! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Breast milk is best for a baby’s health, and breastfeeding is beneficial to moms. The post Breastfeeding is good for your baby – and for you! [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Mediclinic.
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