Baobab Baby

01/08/2022

01/08/2022

Check out this interview I did with Caroline from SensoBaby to celebrate World
Breastfeeding Awareness Week 🤰🏻🤱🏾

World Breastfeeding Week is from 1st – 7th August and Botswana is on the map with a pledge to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Breastfeeding isn’t always an easy journey and it’s definitely not the easy option but the benefits to both mother and baby are well documented. At SensoBab...

28/07/2022

*** Some Date Changes****

It’s World Breast Feeding Awareness Week next week and in order to promote, support and nurture expecting and new parents and existing breastfeeding parents I will be hosting some events around Gabz.

***Tuesday I will be hosting a Breastfeeding Preparation workshop for expecting and new parents - 3rd August from 1-3pm .

***Wednesday Free Support Group from 9.30-11.00
all breastfeeding parents, expecting parents or those who have previously breastfed with knowledge/support to share are welcome.

Finally Friday morning I will be at Cuppa Love hosted by Sensobaby for all new and expecting parents from 9-11am.

We will also be launching the Breastfeeding Cafe at Princess Marina next week.

Please message me if you would like to attend or get involved in any of these events or if you have any other ideas that can support breastfeeding parents please let me know

Swipe ➡️ for more details of events

24/01/2022

2022 Baby……

Are you pregnant?
Are you welcoming a baby in 2022??

Register your interest for more information on how you can be supported.

Baobab can support you both ante and post natal as well as supporting with feeding and birth preparation.

1 on 1 or in a group environment, whatever suits you best.

Register your interest for details on up and coming support courses and 1 on 1 support.

Please share with anyone you know who might be having a baby this year.

Contact Peggie at baobab.baby1@gmail.com

16/11/2021

The Umbilical Cord

Had you seen one before your own baby?🤔
Did you know what to do with it?😮
Were you given instructions on how to take care of it?🥴

The answer to these questions for the majority of first time parents here in Botswana is No! 😲

It’s really not something to be afraid of (although it may look kind of ugly🤢) there are no nerves in it so it won’t hurt your baby 👶🏽

It will usually fall off between 5-15 days after baby is born. The main thing is to keep it clean and dry and you can do this by just using cotton wool and water (there is no need to use surgical spirits which is given out here when you are discharged from hospital)
You can also fold down the nappy under the cord, this is so the clamp doesn’t squash into babies skin.

Some cultures believe you should not bath the baby until the umbilical cord falls off, this is probably because the drier it is the quicker it will fall off. If you want you can sponge bath the baby until it falls off but don’t worry if it gets wet just dry it.

On the odd occasion it may get infected, you will notice it red or swollen in and around the cord and there can be a foul smell. If you notice this please consult your pediatrician.

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Reference- nhs.co.uk

13/09/2021

If you are wondering what you can do for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and want to support children facing big battles, you can be a hero and give blood!

Blood is in short supply at the moment and is essential for lifesaving surgeries and treatments for these children.

Head along to the Blood Bank in Main Mall and it's that easy to save a life in your lunch hour! 🎗️💛

26/08/2021

All eligible people including lactating and pregnant women are encouraged to take COVID-19 vaccine.

25/08/2021

🌟Join us GOING GOLD!!!🌟

September is Children’s Cancer Awareness Month and we want to raise as much awareness again this year.

Last year we raised over 5000pula and with your help and support we want to beat that this year , the money raised goes directly to children and families in our community affected by Childhood Cancer.

We are making it easier for you this year. Each Wednesday we would like you to walk or run 3k in memory of the 300,000 children globally who are diagnosed with Cancer each year.

Please donate 100pula or more to support these children and families here in Botswana.

🌟Together we can make a difference 🌟

08/08/2021

Protect the baby while breastfeeding


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01/08/2021

It’s World Breastfeeding Awareness Week and this year the theme is Protect Breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding can be amazing, difficult, rewarding, painful, easy, hard, beautiful but more importantly it’s different for everyone. One can feel elated for feeding their child and a failure if it doesn’t work out. Ultimately everyone has a choice but what we want to do is support every family with that choice.
Getting the right support can be a game changer for breastfeeding.
Unfortunately in Botswana we are lacking in this area.
Planning can also help, chat with your friends and family and create a circle of support you know you can reach out to.
Breastfeeding can be a trigger for those who chose not to feed or had difficulties with it, let’s be mindful and supportive of everyone 🥰