Michelle van der Westhuizen

22/04/2026

Never forget it 🩷

22/04/2026

Honor Dr. James Dobson’s legacy by helping bring hope, wisdom, and encouragement to families for generations to come.

21/04/2026

Next class starting May

Parenthood can feel isolating, especially in the early months.

In an IAIM class, you meet other parents who are navigating similar emotions, questions, and discoveries.

There is space to share experiences, normalise challenges, and celebrate small milestones.

Community matters.

When parents feel connected to others, their sense of competence and wellbeing grows.

Infant massage becomes more than a one-to-one experience — it becomes part of a supportive network.

Through touch, conversation, and shared presence, everyone grows.

21/04/2026

We were talking about this in class last night...pls don't kiss the baby, visitors🥰

Monday Minders! Lets discuss these one by one shall we?? First! Do NOT invite yourself over to the new parents house without an invitation! ESPECIALLY in that first week or two. But you know what you can do?? Put a meal on their porch and drive away. Send a fruit basket. You get the idea :)

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

Workshop on tyres
1st May at 14:00
10 tickets available
R130 per person

Let's learn how to change a tyre. The dangers to look out for and necessary tools to have.

20/04/2026

Hmm… who just slammed the door and burst into tears for no reason at all? Is it a perimenopausal Mom or her moody teenager who’s deep in the throes of puberty?

If you’re a mom who had kids in your 30s (like me), chances are you and your now teenager(s) are in the midst of a major hormonal collide. With our kids’ hormones on a colossal upswing and ours on a major downswing, man… all those hormones are bashing into each other like bumper cars at an amusement park. (And, it’s not just moms and daughters… moms and sons collide, too! Although just wait until you and your daughter’s period sync up… yikes!)

Yep… welcome to hormone hell.

I honestly think it’s Mother Nature’s greatest joke. “Oh, I know… just for fun, I think I’ll whip up an F-5 hormonal storm just to see if anyone survives. This oughta be fun to watch!”

A LOT goes on under the roof of a perimenopausal mom and her tween or teen who’s going through puberty. Maybe if we talked about it more with our kids and offered each other a heaping dose of grace and patience (because there are a ton of similarities to what we’re going through), we’d get through this roller coaster phase in one piece.

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20/04/2026

🎶 Babies Can Taste What You Eat Through the Womb

Your baby is already getting a preview of family meals before birth!

👅 Around 15–16 weeks of pregnancy, babies start swallowing amniotic fluid — and its flavor changes based on what the mother eats.

🍓 If you eat fruits → the fluid becomes sweeter
🌶️ Spicy foods → babies may swallow faster or make funny facial expressions
🌿 Herbs & garlic → babies can taste hints of them too

🧠 Scientists believe this helps babies get used to the flavors of their culture’s food even before they’re born.

👶 And guess what?
Babies are more likely to enjoy certain foods after birth if mom ate them during pregnancy.

So yes — your little one might already love your favorite meal before they even arrive. 💛

20/04/2026

World Animal Vaccination Day 🐶🐱

Vaccines play a vital role in protecting your pets from serious, preventable diseases. 💛

📍 Book an appointment at our practice today for all your pet’s vaccinations and to ensure they stay happy, healthy, and protected all year round.

20/04/2026

When folks find out you're expecting, you can almost count on unsolicited advice being shared. What is a funny piece of advice you've received? Share below!

[Image Description] Text: What is a funny piece of advice about babies that you got from a family member?