Far too often, perceptions about parenting make it seem as if pregnancy and giving birth is a completely blissful exp…
Mother & Child with Philips
Dr Diana Du Plessis shares the knowledge and experience garnered from the research of Philips Mother & Child; along with her past 19 years in private midwifery clinical practice; to provide insight, guidance and advice to readers on all things related to mother and child.
Building a bond with your baby
Bonding with your baby is the first step in building a lifetime of memories with your little one. It is however, not …
How do I know if my baby’s growth is normal?
The first year of a child’s life is a long milestone, especially for first time parents. It is incredible how rapidly…
When breastfeeding doesn’t come naturally
There is an abundance of information on the importance of breastfeeding out there for mothers to read. And with Breas…
7 Most common baby health concerns
As we head into winter, the sniffles and coughs are everywhere. While moms and dads try to up their Vitamin C intake …
Breastfeeding in public
Every now and then, a news report or story relating to breastfeeding in public pops up and what ensues is usually a h…
Top Tips for helping baby sleep
The early months with your newborn can be very tiring but it’s important that you also try to get enough shut-eye. It…
Tips to take care of toddler teeth
If you celebrate Easter, it is certainly an exciting time for kids – not only is there the excitement of seeing the E…
Creating A Balanced Diet for Toddlers
Once your baby is up on its feet – there’s no stopping their curiosity as they always want to be on the go. In fact, …
Things to Know on your Pregnancy Journey
Welcome back to Mother & Child with Philips. This month sees both Pregnancy Awareness week and Pregnancy Educatio…