title In this insightful episode, Dr. Margreet sits down with Dr. Howard Manyonga, a distinguished Ob-Gyn and the visionary founder of Network One Health (Pty) Ltd. Join us as Dr. Manyonga shares his rich background and diverse experiences in the healthcare sector, from his extensive practice as an [...]
A Conversation on Water Birth with Midwife Ester Join us as we explore the world of waterbirth with Ester, a highly experienced advanced midwife. We'll discuss her journey, the benefits of waterbirth, address common concerns, and delve into the practicalities of this empowering birthing option. Ester is a [...]
VBAC: Exploring Your Options for a Subsequent Birth VBAC: Exploring Your Options for a Subsequent Birth with Sarah Jones In this episode, Dr. Margreet Barnardt interviews Sarah Jones, an independent midwife specializing in VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). We discuss: What is a VBAC? Understanding the process and [...]
Preparing for the Unexpected: An Emergency C-Section Story In this episode, Dr. Margreet Barnardt interviews Sarah Jones, a midwife who recently experienced an unexpected emergency C-section. Sarah shares her personal birth story, highlighting how she emotionally prepared for the possibility of a C-section despite her desire for a [...]
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Bump: Navigating Pregnancy and Oral Health In this episode we speak with Dr. Tshepiso Mfolo, President of the South African Association of Paediatric Dentistry, and expert in maternal and child oral health. We delve into the critical connection between oral health during pregnancy and the [...]
Midwife-Led Care: Is it Right for You? In this episode, Dr. Margreet Barnardt interviews Ruwaida Moola, an experienced midwife and founder of Birth on 5th, a birthing unit in Linden, Johannesburg. They discuss the benefits of Midwife-Led Care, including: Lower intervention rates: Fewer medical procedures like inductions and [...]
Woman-Centered Care: A Non-Negotiable Celebrating Five Years of Birth & Baby Show: A Heartfelt Thank You It's the end of another year, and I'm taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've shared together on the Birth & Baby Show. We've celebrated five years of connecting [...]
Building Blocks for Baby's Brain: A Conversation with Cozette Laubser In this episode, Dr. Margreet welcomes director of the BabyGym Institute, Cozette Laubser, to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Newborn Brain Essentials: A Healthy Start to Development. This invaluable resource provides parents with essential insights into the fundamental [...]
Optimizing early oral development for your child’s long-term health In this episode, Dr Margreet talks with Janay Alexander-Gilchrist about optimizing early oral development for your child’s long-term health. Janay, the General Manager of the Kids & Baby Division at Curaden South Africa, is a passionate advocate for early [...]
MomConnect: South Africa National Department of Health’s Support and Resources for All Mothers In this Podcast Episode, Jane Sebidi, MomConnect Program Manager, discusses the program’s 10-year anniversary. MomConnect, a South African National Department of Health initiative, uses SMS and WhatsApp to provide maternal and child health support. To [...]
