Newborns
When to Worry About Baby Constipation: A Paediatrician’s Guide
If your baby constipation concerns are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. As a paediatrician in Johannesburg, I see worried parents daily who
15th January 2026
If your baby constipation concerns are keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. As a paediatrician in Johannesburg, I see worried parents daily who
Reading Time: 6 minutes Day 3 is a big day in any maternity ward. Mom’s milk usually comes in; her hormones are adjusting, so the day
An increasing number of parents present at paediatric healthcare centres with concerns about the shape of their child’s head. In my consulting room, I sometimes
Reading Time: 4 minutes There is a lovely nursery rhyme: “two little eyes to look around, two little ears to hear each sound, one little nose to
“Your baby has a heart murmur” is not a statement any parent wants to hear when they visit the doctor for a checkup. In fact,
Have you as a parent ever wondered what the doctor is up to when he or she lies your baby on its back and makes
“What about water for my baby?” is a very important question. Summer is on its way and long, hot days can be expected. Water is
What is colic? How do I know if my baby has colic? How do you treat colic? These are the most-asked questions by parents with
Your scan reveals you’re having a boy and, from that moment, some parents immediately know they’ll circumcise their child. But for others the decision isn’t
I recently came across a quote which I feel is very appropriate to the topic: “Because babies don’t come with owners’ manuals!” Probably one of