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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

3 days ago8 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

5 days ago11 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

Biltong image with text What to Eat During Pregnancy, a South African guide for safe and unsafe foods.

Biltong image with text What to Eat During Pregnancy, a South African guide for safe and unsafe foods.

What You Can (and Can’t) Eat During Pregnancy: The South African Food Guide

Samantha Pieterse

Oct 2413 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

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

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

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

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 268 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

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

Funny parenting meme of Mr Bean smiling like a child in awkward South African school photo package costing R1000.

Funny parenting meme of Mr Bean smiling like a child in awkward South African school photo package costing R1000.

Toddler Logic Explained Through Memes, GIFs, & Videos

Samantha Pieterse

Sep 54 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

Pregnant moms in antenatal class, Centurion, SA, learning about birth prep at Mums & Bums Clinic.

Pregnant moms in antenatal class, Centurion, SA, learning about birth prep at Mums & Bums Clinic.

South African Antenatal Classes: How to Pick the Right One (and What to Ask First)

Samantha Pieterse

Aug 197 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

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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