As we are in the thick of the second wave of COVID 19, we are needing to rethink what the new normal is. The birth of a baby results in a rebirth and awakening of the family unit.The pandemic has created added uncertainty and anxiety on all things related to parenting. This time is often
Prior to COVID19 hitting South Africa, I had always been a big supporter of knowing your child and newborns status. I mean more specifically, temperature status. Temperature control and monitoring is an important measurement tool in giving us signs as parents about how newborns and young children are doing within their bodies. Let’s face it,
As I write this brief – I am aware that we are all feeling such a mixture of emotions namely – fear, anxiety, stress for our loved ones, health concerns, financial concerns, physical health concerns and the list is endless. As I work in the amazing field of Women’s, family, newborn and child health, there
I would firstly like to thank Judy for all she has done for me and my baby. Its an amazing feeling to beable to give your child something so special and to watch them grow and develop because of it. When I met Judy I was in a desperate state. My first born was born
After experiencing a textbook pregnancy, on track and ready for a natural birth, I suddenly went into premature labour at 33 weeks. After several hours of the doctors trying everything to keep my baby girl inside, I went in for an emergency c-section. I’d suffered a massive placental abruption. During the surgery, I lost more
“I met Judy when I was expecting my first when my gynaecologist Dr Reinette Russouw, referred me to a lactation consultant that would be able to assist me with breastfeeding and early latching. At that stage I didn’t have any strong feelings about either breast feeding or formula and didn’t understand the benefits of breast milk or
Hello Judy I hope you are well. I took your advice on how to wean Ross from my breast and it is all working out well. As this incredible nursing journey comes to an end I have to take a moment to thank you, to acknowledge that without your council and support this journey would have