Gherda Botes Dietitian/ Dieetkundige

14/01/2026

10/12/2025

The holiday season is often pictured as a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebration. But for parents of premature babies — especially mothers recovering physically and emotionally — this time of year can bring stress, exhaustion, and isolation.While others are wrapping gifts and preparing ...

26/11/2025

World Prematurity Day moments & celebrations 💜💟🫟
What a privilege to be part of the NICU team!

18/11/2025

World Prematurity Day 17 November 2025💜💜💜

Today we pause to honor the tiniest warriors with the biggest courage — our premature babies.

To the little warriors who came into this world earlier than expected: your resilience inspires us. You remind us that miracles often come in the smallest packages. Every gram gained, every breath taken, every milestone reached — these are victories worth celebrating.

And to the incredible NICU mommies, we see you! Your strength through fear, exhaustion, love, and hope is nothing short of heroic. You advocate, you learn, you fight, and you love deeper than words can describe.

As a Dietitian and SACLC Lactation Consultant, working in the Neonatal ICU at both Lenmed Wilmedpark Hospital & Life Anncron Hospital, it is one of the greatest honor of my life to walk alongside these families.

To support healing, growth, feeding, and connection — and to witness these tiny babies thrive — is a privilege I never take for granted!
Every baby’s journey is unique, every mother’s story sacred, and being trusted in this chapter is something I hold close to my heart 💜

To all the little warriors and the moms who love them — you are extraordinary and I'm super proud of you!!!

LOVE Gherda Botes 🫟

18/11/2025

I booked my Breast pump Demo Session with my Lactation Consultant at Cradle to Spoon ...but what should I expect?

21/10/2025

We're officially open!!🎉🥂🥇💥

Welcome to Cradle to Spoon Breast pump Demo Centre!

A safe, supportive space where mom can test, learn and get guidance by a SACLC Lactation Consultant on choosing the correct breast pump!

I am super excited to see how this new (and the only one of its kind in Klerksdorp☺️) dedicated Demo Centre can help more mom to reach there breastfeeding goals and dreams⭐

Keep watching this space for more info on what to expect during a Breastpump Demo Visit.....

Contact us for more information
❤️Gherda Botes

20/09/2025

Starting solid foods can be uncertain and overwhelming like a blank canvas - let's paint the picture for you from 6 months onwards!!
🧡❤️💚

The workshop has 2 sections:
1. "When, how and what foods do I give during the stages of the first year?"
All the in's and out's of giving solid foods until 12 months and beyond

2. "I'm scared my child will choke!"
Practical CPR and choking guidance by Sr Lisa

You can register for one or both workshops!
** Couples discount

We have limited space so please make your booking in advance

Gherda 084 603 2430

16/09/2025

Winning at tandem breastfeeding in the NICU🎉🥂💥

From a few drops of colostrum (and almost giving up) to fully breastfeeding her twins comfortably in the NICU - you are an amazing mommy! You and your babies were true fighters!!

Key points for all NICU moms from this 👆 moms journey:

1. Start early with hand expression
2. Stay committed to frequent expressing
3. Never ever stop and give up even if you get 0.4ml - its worth gold 🥇
4. If comfortable, share your every moment - good or bad with us - we are here to support your every step
5. Never settle for less or give up- be a fighter and preservere, you will bear the fruits of your hard work!!!
6. Keep positive thoughts...and its okay to cry once in a while❤️

Every journey is different for every baby and mommy- celebrate your own unique successes - big or small, they all count

Follow the following link on breastfeeding twins football hold

https://youtu.be/s0zLu7dAUC4?si=M0NrOrsFr_wQR4hM






*Photo posted with permission from the mother

02/09/2025

Life Healthcare Women's Health Day💖

Always such a privilege to be part of events hosted by Life Anncron! Well done Anncron and team!
...With my biggest "fan" never missing out on an event where mommy presents😅

We focused on some interesting nutritional Facts and Myths regarding nutrition for women 🧐

09/08/2025

"My baby has been admitted to the neonatal ICU or isn't able to breastfeed after birth"

How do I stimulate my breasts for milk production??

This video provides some guidelines on hand expressing vs using a breast pump in the first few days....

09/05/2025

Time to start solids🍓🍒🥑🥦🥕....and you need a book....
Then this book is a must-have!!!

WEANING SENSE
Stress-free weaning based on
scientific research
70+ recipes for optimal nutrition
Kath Megaw & Meg Faure

Be ready for our next Starting Solids Workshop in early July🤗




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