The Genesis Clinic Story: From Closure to Rebirth In this heartfelt and informative episode, we sit down with Jude Polack, the visionary founder of the original Genesis Clinic in Saxonworld, Johannesburg. Jude takes us on a journey through the history of this beloved birthing facility, from its [...]
Optimizing Baby's Jaw Palate & Tongue Development In this video, we'll examine the intricate process of infant craniofacial development, focusing on the crucial roles of the jaw, palate, and tongue. This foundational development is essential for optimal breathing, feeding, and speech, and it directly impacts long-term oral [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Breastfeeding Expectations vs Reality For Breastfeeding Awareness Week, Dr. Margreet talked with Samantha Crompton, Lactation Consultant, Midwife, wife and mother of two teenage boys. Samantha talks about expectations versus reality of Breastfeeding and unpacks the most common misconceptions. She explains what support looks like for a new, [...]
How Midwives Can Help Mothers To Understand That Working and Breastfeeding Can Be Combined Many new moms contemplating their return to employment believe that their choices are either to stay at home and breastfeed, or to give an artificial milk to their babies if they need to go to [...]
Becoming Parents - Trusting The Journey In this episode Dr Margreet chatted with her sister Ellen about her experience with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. Ellen talked about the importance of preconception health and how she prepared her body for pregnancy. She emphasizes trusting the process throughout pregnancy [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Making a difference as a Doula In this weeks episode, Dr. Margreet Barnardt (Wibbelink) chats with Patricia Musarurwa, a doula making a significant impact in her community. Patricia, a mother of two and a doula for 12 years at the Healthy Mom and Baby Clinic, shares her journey [...]
