Keeping your baby hydrated is important at all times, as the effects of severe dehydration can be serious. If your child is very thirsty, they are probably already dehydrated. Their little bodies can help but struggle to hold fluids so dehydration can happen fast so...
Meet Sue, The Baby Academy’s Co-Founder and Head of Antenatal Education....
Faith is an experienced Midwife with almost a decade of experience and brings a wealth of knowledge to The Baby Academy team....
Lizane has over a decade of experience in her midwifery career and has worked in all areas of maternity care…with her heart still belonging in the labour ward!...
Naturally, in the weeks and months after birth, your primary focus will be on the beautiful person you have introduced into the world....
ECV (External cephalic version) is where the doctor tries to turn your baby from the outside using an ultrasound scan to see what’s happening inside...
Even the slightest pain during pregnancy is enough to send a woman into a panic about the health of her baby. As a mother-to-be, there’s nothing you want more than to deliver a healthy and happy baby...
You may feel your waters breaking or you may only realise that your waters have broken when you feel fluid coming out of your vagina or dampness in your underwear....
My hubby Steve used to take the lead on the baby baths...
What first aid supplies do I need at home for my baby?!...
Labor - the clue is in the name! I have been there myself twice and supported lots of women through their journey and I can safely say, it is hard work...
A show is something that, like labour, can sometimes cause a little confusion…so hopefully you find this post useful...
While healthy eating is important for us all… it is of extra importance when growing your new little baby or indeed…. babies!!...
Would you believe the most common reason for induction of labour (IOL) in Ireland is a first time Mom going ‘overdue’...
Spoiler alert….A lifetime of being obsessed with sleep starts now...
What do Braxton Hicks feel like? Braxton Hicks contractions are painless tightenings of the uterine muscles and normal throughout your pregnancy as long as they’re painless and irregular....
Would you believe the most common reason for induction of labour (IOL) in South Africa is a first time Mom going ‘overdue’. Each hospital has a slightly different policy, however they all average at an IOL for post maturity falling between 40+10 to 40+14 days...
We are delighted to announce the birth of The Baby Academy’s Online Antenatal Classes across South Africa....
