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Graphic showing Empaped, Calpol, and Panado with text asking if they can be combined for children’s fever treatment.

Graphic showing Empaped, Calpol, and Panado with text asking if they can be combined for children’s fever treatment.

Calpol®, Panado® & Empaped®: Same Thing or Safe Together? Explained by a Baby Nurse

Samantha Pieterse

1 day ago7 min read

Illustration showing how hormonal changes affect Pap smear results for women in South Africa, by Mums & Bums Clinic Centurion.

Illustration showing how hormonal changes affect Pap smear results for women in South Africa, by Mums & Bums Clinic Centurion.

How Birth Control, Pregnancy, and Menopause Affect Your Pap Results

Samantha Pieterse

3 days ago9 min read

Nurse inserting an Implanon contraceptive implant in South Africa for long-term birth control.

Nurse inserting an Implanon contraceptive implant in South Africa for long-term birth control.

All You Need to Know About the Implanon®: The Tiny Rod That Stops Pregnancy for 3 Years

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 68 min read

Parent pushing newborn in a pram outdoors during first safe outing in South Africa.

Parent pushing newborn in a pram outdoors during first safe outing in South Africa.

When Is It Safe to Take My Baby Out in Public? A South African Guide for New Parents

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 411 min read

From Clinic to Home: What I’ve Learned From Helping 1,000+ Moms.

From Clinic to Home: What I’ve Learned From Helping 1,000+ Moms.

From Clinic to Home: What I’ve Learned From Helping 1,000+ Moms

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 286 min read

Crying baby illustrating reflux and silent reflux in South Africa.

Crying baby illustrating reflux and silent reflux in South Africa.

The Real Reason So Many South African Babies Have Reflux and What You Can Do About It

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 2212 min read

Morning-After Pill & Emergency Contraception in South Africa: How It Works, Time Frame, Side Effects & Cost

Morning-After Pill & Emergency Contraception in South Africa: How It Works, Time Frame, Side Effects & Cost

Morning-After Pill & Emergency Contraception in South Africa: How It Works, Time Frame, Side Effects & Cost

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 187 min read

Mother feeding her baby pureed food with a spoon, representing starting solids and readiness cues at six months.

Mother feeding her baby pureed food with a spoon, representing starting solids and readiness cues at six months.

When Can I Give My Baby Solids? The 3 Readiness Signs Every South African Parent Should Know

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 1510 min read

Two women with a rainbow flag promoting inclusive pap smear screening for everyone with a cervix.

Two women with a rainbow flag promoting inclusive pap smear screening for everyone with a cervix.

Pap Smears: Why Every Woman With a Cervix Needs Them

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 97 min read

Pink breast cancer ribbon with message In October We Wear Pink.

Pink breast cancer ribbon with message In October We Wear Pink.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Signs, Self-Checks, and Mammogram Guidelines in South Africa

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 28 min read

South African mother holding baby after childhood vaccines.

South African mother holding baby after childhood vaccines.

What to Expect After Baby Vaccines in South Africa: Side Effects by Age

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 210 min read

Sleep Regressions: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won’t Sleep (and How to Survive It)

Sleep Regressions: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won’t Sleep (and How to Survive It)

Sleep Regressions: Why Your Baby Suddenly Won’t Sleep (and How to Survive It)

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 3010 min read

Preschool Diseases 101: The Germs Your Child Will Definitely Bring Home

Preschool Diseases 101: The Germs Your Child Will Definitely Bring Home

Preschool Diseases 101: The Germs Your Child Will Definitely Bring Home

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 2311 min read

Weight Gain and Contraception: What’s Really Going On?

Weight Gain and Contraception: What’s Really Going On?

Weight Gain and Contraception: What’s Really Going On?

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 199 min read

Colorful wooden letters spelling “baby teeth” on a pink background.

Colorful wooden letters spelling “baby teeth” on a pink background.

Teething Symptoms in Babies: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Reach for Medicine

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 1612 min read

Syringe and contraceptive vials on pink background representing birth control injections in South Africa.

Syringe and contraceptive vials on pink background representing birth control injections in South Africa.

2-Month or 3-Month Contraceptive Injection? Here’s the Difference

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 910 min read

Parent checking child’s fever with digital thermometer while child lies in bed with soft toy.

Parent checking child’s fever with digital thermometer while child lies in bed with soft toy.

Fever in Babies: The 5 Biggest Myths South African Parents Believe

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 411 min read

Paper flower uterus artwork representing breakthrough bleeding and women’s health, Mums & Bums Centurion clinic.

Paper flower uterus artwork representing breakthrough bleeding and women’s health, Mums & Bums Centurion clinic.

Spotting on Contraception (Breakthrough Bleeding): Why It Happens & What’s Normal

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 288 min read

Blood drop symbol on red background, representing the vitamin K injection benefits for newborns.

Blood drop symbol on red background, representing the vitamin K injection benefits for newborns.

Vitamin K Injections For Babies in South Africa: The Complete Guide

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 269 min read

Common children’s medicine doses in South Africa with syringes, tablets, and measuring cups on a table — Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic guide for parents.

Common children’s medicine doses in South Africa with syringes, tablets, and measuring cups on a table — Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic guide for parents.

The Must-Know List of Common South African Pediatric Medicine Dosages

Samantha Pieterse

Jun 10, 20248 min read

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