Carla Brecher Verpleegpraktyk

Schedule or on-demand? There's no single "right" way to feed your baby — but understanding how supply actually works can take a lot of the guesswork out of it. 🍼

In the early weeks especially, feeding on demand helps your body build a strong milk supply and keeps baby fed through those unpredictable growth spurts. As things settle, a more flexible rhythm often finds its own way.

Not sure if baby's getting enough?
Wet diapers, steady weight gain, and a relaxed baby after feeds are all good signs to watch for. And if you're worried supply is dropping — stress, missed feeds, and latch issues are common culprits, but small changes (more frequent removal, a deeper latch, staying hydrated) can make a real difference.

You don't have to troubleshoot this alone. 💛

Swipe through for the full breakdown ➡️

Breastfeeding isn't always instinctive — and a good latch changes everything. 🤱

A deep, comfortable latch means better milk transfer for baby and less pain for you. But things like engorgement, mastitis, thrush, or tongue tie can throw a wrench in even the most determined feeding journey — and none of them mean you're doing something wrong.

If something feels off — pain that doesn't fade, a fever, or a latch that just won't click — reach out to a lactation consultant or your doctor. You don't have to figure it out alone. 💛

This , let's normalize asking for help.

Swipe through for the signs to watch for and what actually helps ➡️

World Breastfeeding week 1-7 August 2026🌍

Every feeding journey looks different — and every single one deserves respect. Whether it's exclusive, combo, pumped, or supplemented, fed is best and support is everything. 💛

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🍼 Week 5 of Pregnancy: Tiny but Mighty 🫘

Your baby is barely the size of a sesame seed right now (1.5–2.5mm, measured "crown to rump") — but don't let the size fool you.

This week, two MAJOR milestones happen:
💓 Baby's heart begins to beat
🧠 The neural folds (future brain + spinal cord) start fusing

Meanwhile, you might be feeling... a lot. Or nothing at all. Both are normal.

Common week 5 symptoms:
😴 Extreme exhaustion (different from any tired you've felt before)
🚽 Constant bathroom trips (it's hormones, not baby's size — yet!)
🤢 Nausea
🤕 Headaches

No symptoms?Totally fine too — every pregnancy is different.

🚩 What to actually watch for: severe one-sided abdominal pain, inability to keep any food/liquid down, or a sudden complete disappearance of symptoms you'd been having. Any of these → call your practitioner.

📅 PSA: your due date is an estimate — only 4-5% of babies arrive exactly on it! Normal range is week 37-42.

💛 Affirmation for this week: "Changes in my body are healthy for my baby."

Eczema is one of the most common questions I get from parents — so I put together this quick guide 🧴👶

Swipe through for symptoms, how to tell eczema apart from other rashes, and my top tips for managing flare-ups at home.

Always check with your child's doctor before starting anything new — this is general education, not a diagnosis 💛

Attention all pregnant moms!!

Antenatal classes:

You're growing more than a baby — you're growing into the parent you're about to become. My antenatal classes offer practical knowledge, real talk, and a community that gets it. Come as you are, leave feeling a little more prepared and a lot less alone.

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Week 4 = officially pregnant! 🎉

This is the week your missed period and that positive test finally line up. Sore breasts, exhaustion, and maybe even a little nausea might be making their debut.

Save this post for pregnancy test tips + to pick your practitioner, and comment below if you just got your BFP 👶🤍

Dankie Sarina en GROOTfm 90.5 vir die voorreg om te gesels oor immuniserings.

Gaan luister gerus na die podcast.

PS! Ek glo met my hele hart dat elke ouer n ingeligte besluit maak oor wat hulle voel die beste is vir hulle gesin.

Die belangrikste is dat jy as ouer wat daardie besluit neem, niemand se goedkeuring nodig het om jou soos 'n "goeie" ouer te laat voel nie.

Ouerskap verg reeds so baie van ons as ouers, dat ons mekaar eerder moet ondersteun en keuses respekteer, as wat ons probeer kompeteer met wat van ons die beste ouers maak.

Want kom ons wees eerlik, ons almal het al gevoel ons kon "beter" wees met een of ander aspek van ouerskap😉

"It takes a village to raise a child but it takes a community to support the parents".

Lekker luister🤩

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🦠 RSV & YOUR BABY — what every parent should know (from your friendly neighborhood RN)
RSV is one of the most common causes of respiratory illness in infants, and it's going around right now.

✅ Watch for: runny nose, cough, low fever, fussiness, decreased appetite

🚩 In babies, these can look different than in adults:
Fast or labored breathing
Grunting or flaring nostrils
Extra irritability or unusual sleepiness
Poor feeding / fewer wet diapers

🛡️ Prevent it: wash hands before touching baby, keep sick visitors away, cover coughs, ask your pediatrician about the RSV antibody vaccine (nirsevimab) for babies

VERY IMPORTANT!!!

🚨 A note for EVERYONE: please don't touch, hold, or kiss someone else's baby without asking first.

Babies' immune systems are still developing, and something mild for you (like a cold sore or "just a little sniffle") can turn serious fast for them. If you want to say hi, admire from a distance, ask before you reach out, and always wash/sanitize your hands first.

Parents — it's okay to say no, even to family. Your baby, your rules 💙

🏠 At home for mild cases: saline drops + gentle bulb suctioning, cool-mist humidifier, small frequent feeds, lots of cuddles and rest

When in doubt with a baby, always get it checked — better safe than sorry 💙

Not medical advice — talk to your pediatrician about your baby's specific situation.