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Samantha Pieterse
Nov 18, 20244 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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Samantha Pieterse
Oct 10, 20247 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 31, 20243 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 10, 20243 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
Feb 26, 20246 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 30, 20243 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 30, 20242 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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