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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

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

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

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

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

Ponac suspension 50mg/5ml syrup South Africa | Mums & Bums Centurion.

Ponac suspension 50mg/5ml syrup South Africa | Mums & Bums Centurion.

Understanding Ponac Dosage for Babies and Children: A Comprehensive Guide

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 216 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

Pectrolyte anti-diarrhoeal and electrolyte suspension | Mums & Bums Clinic, Centurion.

Pectrolyte anti-diarrhoeal and electrolyte suspension | Mums & Bums Clinic, Centurion.

Pectrolyte Suspension: Dosage & Safety for Diarrhoea in Babies and Children

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 97 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

Oral contraceptive pack for women’s health and birth control support at Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic SA.

Oral contraceptive pack for women’s health and birth control support at Mums & Bums Mother and Baby Clinic SA.

Birth Control Pills South Africa: A Guide to The Types, Names & How They Work

Samantha Pieterse

Jul 109 min read

Valoid for Babies and Children: What Parents Should Know About This Anti-Nausea Medicine

Samantha Pieterse

Jul 14 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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