Christine Klynhans is a nursing sister and South African Certified Lactation Consultant (SACLC). She currently works at Parentwood Baby and Family Wellness Centre in Pretoria as a well-baby clinic sister and antenatal teacher. She also has a breastfeeding practice and a Breast Pump Demo Centre. She is passionate about supporting parents on the journey of pregnancy, breastfeeding and the early childhood years. Learn more about Christine Klynhans.
I don’t want to have sex while breastfeeding – is this normal?
Leaking breasts, not enough sleep, feeling that you don’t want to be touched after feeding your baby the ...
Can I use essential oils for my baby or child?
8 essential oils you can use at home to treat everything from colic and restlessness to insect bites, ...
When can my baby start drinking Rooibos tea?
Rooibos tea contains no caffeine, no tannins and no calories. It also has a naturally sweet taste, making ...
Moms, this is why granny’s advice is not always best!
There are some practices that have been followed by previous generations that is at best unnecessary, and at ...
Eating your placenta and other interesting rituals you may not have heard about before
You might be grossed out by the sight of it, but once you know more about the placenta ...
6 signs your newborn’s umbilical cord is infected
Midwife Christine Kleynhans offers some practical insights and advice on the latest guidelines to care for your newborn's ...
New trends in introducing solids to baby
Nursing sister and South African certified lactation consultant Christine Klynhans looks at how things have changed when it ...
Does my baby need a Vitamin D supplement?
A recent radio advert proclaims loud and clear that breastmilk doesn’t contain enough vitamin D for babies and ...
The facts about medication while breastfeeding
Is it safe to take medicines if you are breastfeeding? Nursing sister and South African certified lactation consultant ...
Why face masks are not safe for babies and toddlers
Wearing face masks in public is compulsory now to limit the spread of the coronavirus. But, is it ...
