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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

1 day ago7 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

5 days ago10 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

Parents attending Mums & Bums antenatal class in Centurion, South Africa.

Parents attending Mums & Bums antenatal class in Centurion, South Africa.

Mums & Bums Antenatal Classes in Centurion: A Complete Guide to What You’ll Learn

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 268 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

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

Young girl smiling with plaster on arm after vaccination | Mums & Bums Clinic, Centurion.

Young girl smiling with plaster on arm after vaccination | Mums & Bums Clinic, Centurion.

Your Baby’s Vaccines: The South African Schedule & What Each Jab Does

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 1415 min read

Sick toddler with fever, possible dehydration risk | Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic South Africa

Sick toddler with fever, possible dehydration risk | Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic South Africa

Is Your Baby or Child Dehydrated? Urgent Signs & Home Care: The South African Guide

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 127 min read

Copper IUD with contraceptive pills and emergency birth control at Mums & Bums Clinic.

Copper IUD with contraceptive pills and emergency birth control at Mums & Bums Clinic.

Copper IUD (Copper T) in South Africa: Hormone-Free Birth Control Guide

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 510 min read

Pregnant mom holding 4D ultrasound printout at 32 weeks – private scan near Centurion.

Pregnant mom holding 4D ultrasound printout at 32 weeks – private scan near Centurion.

Pregnancy Ultrasounds: When to Book One and What Each Scan Tells You

Samantha Pieterse

Jul 298 min read

Child with measles rash on arm and face during 2025 Tshwane outbreak – Mums & Bums Clinic South Africa

Child with measles rash on arm and face during 2025 Tshwane outbreak – Mums & Bums Clinic South Africa

Measles Outbreak in South Africa 2025: Symptoms, Vaccine Info & What Parents Must Know

Samantha Pieterse

Jun 236 min read

Doctors hands holding pap smear equipment and a knitted uterus.

Doctors hands holding pap smear equipment and a knitted uterus.

What Your Pap Smear Results Mean (A South African Guide)

Samantha Pieterse

May 2211 min read

Childhood Vaccines in South Africa: Myths vs. Facts Every Parent Needs to Know

Samantha Pieterse

Apr 1011 min read

Pap Smears in South Africa: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Pap Smears in South Africa: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Pap Smears in South Africa: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Samantha Pieterse

Nov 18, 20245 min read

Walking the Line: Pros and Cons of Baby Walkers

Samantha Pieterse

Apr 23, 20247 min read

A first aid kit for children with a thermometer, plasters and some medication.

A first aid kit for children with a thermometer, plasters and some medication.

Medication Every Parent Should Have: A Nurse Mom's Guide to Building the Perfect Medicine Box for Your Babies and Children

Samantha Pieterse

Feb 26, 20248 min read

Baby bottles on a drying rack after being sterilized.

Baby bottles on a drying rack after being sterilized.

Sterilising Baby Equipment: FAQs for New Parents

Samantha Pieterse

Jan 30, 20248 min read

Sr Samantha and her youngest son Connor.

Sr Samantha and her youngest son Connor.

Why Health and Education Are Important at Mums & Bums

Samantha Pieterse

Jan 30, 20246 min read

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