Newborn – Mother And Child Magazine

Keep your child’s health data – including newborn screening results – safe from birth

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In a game-changing development for healthcare, parents can start building a lifelong medical record for their children from birth, thanks to a partnership between personal digital health vault Ajuda and the National Metabolomics Platform (NMP), hosted at the Centre for Human Metabolomics at North-West University. The partnership will see a baby’s newborn screening results uploaded […]

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Why are newborns soothed by being contained and touched?

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What can be more relaxing than a body massage, heavy workout at the gym, sitting in a hot tub or falling asleep in a moving car (being the passenger, of course)? All these experiences result from stimuli to our senses of touch and of body position. This is referred to as proprioception. When we receive

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The fourth trimester and the sensory needs of your newborn

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Jen Spiro, an occupational therapist and co-founder of the nurtureOne™ nesting cushion, used to work in a practice that saw numerous young children for therapy. They presented with not only developmental delays but also sensory issues, requiring occupational therapy intervention. On further investigation, often identified during the history taking, the parents would inform Jen that

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Advancing equity: Breastfeeding support for all

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South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and this is tragically evident in the nutritional status of millions of our children. However, breastfeeding has the power to be an equaliser, ensuring no child is left behind when it comes to optimal health and development. Despite widespread promotion of the many

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Difrax Pinky Pacifier: Scientifically designed to support baby’s natural sucking reflexes

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Sprout, a prominent South African e-commerce platform dedicated to enhancing family well-being, will be stocking the acclaimed Dutch-designed Difrax Pinky Pacifier as part of its infant product range. The Difrax Pinky Pacifier has garnered international recognition by winning the esteemed Red Dot Design Award, a symbol of exceptional quality in design. While most pacifiers serve

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Reflecting on the diverse experiences of breastfeeding mothers

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Mothers face a multifaceted breastfeeding journey. They encounter common challenges such as latching difficulties, lack of support, and workplace obstacles. Breastfeeding Awareness Week (1 to 7 August 2024) aims to shift the stigma surrounding breastfeeding and formula feeding, highlight the critical role of support networks, and explore solutions to these challenges. Why mothers stop breastfeeding

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The role of the NICU in helping tiny warriors survive – and thrive

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Approximately 84 000 preterm babies are born in South Africa every year. To mitigate the many risks that accompany these kinds of births, it may be necessary for these babies and their mothers to be referred to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Administering the proper treatments and having access to expert information on how

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