Birth is a Life Event, Not a Disease: Navigating Choice and Complexity with Lilo Mthembu In this episode, I sat down with Lilo Mthembu, a private midwife based in Johannesburg who views her role in birth work as a true ministry. Lilo shares her deep-seated philosophy that pregnancy [...]
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 [...]
Behind the Scenes - Honest Talks with Two Sensitive Midwives In this episode Dr Margreet Barnardt is having a conversation with two Sensitive Midwives, Melissa Hudek and Susan Bolke, about their experiences working in different sectors of midwifery in South Africa. Melissa has always been passionate about supporting [...]
Oral Health for Moms (to be) and Babies In this episode, Dr. Margreet Barnardt is joined by Dr. Farah Seedat, a highly qualified Paediatric Dentist, and Naseema Osman, an oral hygienist and mom of two. Naseema's personal experience with airway struggles has fueled her passion for educating families [...]
