Thandi is a registered dietitian specialising in maternal and infant nutrition. She writes our weaning, allergen introduction and toddler nutrition guidance.
From breathing and water to gas and air, pethidine and epidural, each option has trade-offs in mobility and alertness. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Babies sleep longer on a caregiver because of warmth, movement and familiar smell. how current recommendations differ from older advice for parents of babies and toddlers.
· 5 min read
Most first vaginal births involve some tearing, and grades one and two heal well with basic care. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 6 min read
Lentil dhal, fish pie, chicken and vegetable couscous, bean stew. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents starting solids.
· 5 min read
Allergy usually adds reflux, blood or mucus in stools, eczema or poor weight gain. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents managing a baby’s health.
· 6 min read
Absorbency, fit at the leg and price per nappy are the three variables. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Absorbency, fit at the leg and price per nappy are the three variables. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Bunched feeds in the evening are normal and drive supply, particularly in growth spurts. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
· 5 min read
The emotional brain matures far faster than the regulatory prefrontal cortex, which is why toddlers cannot “calm down” on request. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies…
· 5 min read
Induction is offered for post-term pregnancy, reduced movements, pre-eclampsia or other clinical concerns, and can take days. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read