Elana Afrika's Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

Is there a right way to introduce your first child to the latest addition to your family, to avoid them feeling rejected or neglected? Clinical psychologist and parent-child expert Dr Jenny Rose chats to us about how we can approach all of the change that comes with bringing home a new-born baby and how to prepare and care for your first child in this time. Brought to you by Epimax Baby & Junior – our family, for your family. Also supported by Jacaranda 94.2.

A dad, a gynaecologist and a registered nurse battle it out in a gameshow about all things baby-related – who wins? Get the answers to all of your burning questions without any of the pressure with singer and actor Loukmaan Adams, our favourite OB-Gynae and sexologist Dr Mpume Zenda, and registered nurse in midwifery and paediatrics Sister Nicolene Stander as they cover it all! So who has the best answers for you and your birth needs? Brought to you by Epimax Baby & Junior - our family, for your family & supported by Jacaranda 94.2.

What IS a healthy baby? And have you been asked if you’ve checked if your baby is ‘normal’ yet? Worrying is not the answer, dear pregnant moms. “Dr Gynae” is back with us – watch to find out what OB-Gynae-Sexologist Dr Mpume Zenda says about the approach you should be taking to your pregnancy and how to figure out what ‘normal’ actually is for you and your baby. Brought to you by Epimax Baby & Junior - our family, for your family & supported by Jacaranda 94.2.

What do you really know about autism? And if diversity is so important, what about neurodiversity? We chat to Julie Hendricks of Faces of Felicity who, among so many other things, is a mom to an autistic son and an artist using her art to create awareness for neurodiversity. Join us to learn about this and so much more! Brought to you by Epimax Baby & Junior - our family, for your family & supported by Jacaranda 94.2.

Tineke Ganz-Malan is from the Down Syndrome Association Western Cape – but she is also a mom to a young man with down syndrome. Join us and see how a family can adapt and grow together. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

What is normal when it comes to bedtime and getting your little ones to sleep? We brought in paediatrician duo Dr Kooblal and Dr Ramsunder to demystify the role that nutrition plays with your baby’s sleep. Prepare for some big reveals! Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

Are adoptive parents better parents because they have more time to emotionally and mentally prepare? Social worker and adoption specialist Eloise Loots is here to explain how adoption really works, who makes a good candidate for this life-long commitment, and much more. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

It’s Pregnancy Awareness Week and do you know what? Pregnancy is actually NOT all sunshine and roses – but if we know better, we can handle it better. We’ve brought “Dr Gynae” back to help us understand and support the pregnant moms in our lives. OB-Gynae-Sexologist Dr Mpume Zenda talks everything from danger signs to the role of the dad or partner. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

From head to heart - join us as we find out why coding is the new literacy and for a special discussion with actress Bianca Flanders on the power of inclusivity and representation in children's stories. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Supported by Epi-Max & Jacaranda 94.2

“Spend like I say, not like I do”? We get real money lessons for both kids and parents this Christmas from the Money Podcast’s Justin Harrison – watch for everything from gift-giving no-nos to why you should NOT empty your purse this festive season! Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

As parents, we want our children to be in the best of health. So what happens when they get sick and need an antibiotic? We chat to Dr Louise Engelbrecht and discuss both the good and the bad when it comes to antibiotics and our little ones. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

Every mother is unique in her talents. We chat to multiple award-winning content creator, host of the Whole Mama Show podcast, entrepreneur and mother of two Aisha O'Reilly to find out how honestly sharing her journey creates a safe space for other mothers to do so, too. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

Medical advancements, love and hope have come together to enable those who cannot biologically have children to still experience all the joys of parenthood. We chat to two exceptional dads Jonathan and Arthur about their journey with surrogacy and the life they have created with their little lad, William. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

Oral health and hygiene play a very important role in our general health; let alone during pregnancy and for our baby. There are a few factors that can contribute to oral health problems and complications, and we chat to oral hygienist Natasha van Reede van Oudtshoorn to better understand its importance for us and our little ones. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

Moving countries with young children is one thing, but when a pandemic hits midway, having the courage to go through with it and still create an epic experience for your family is another completely. Media personality Bailey Schneider needed a change in environment and did something radical – and we find out how she made these bold moves against all odds. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

There are so many organisations and programmes that need our support both during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and every other time of the year. We learn about how we can support parents and children going through this battle by chatting to Prof. Loveland from Surgeons for Little Lives. Brought to you by Fedhealth, Epi-max & Jacaranda 94.2.

Everybody has their own menstruation story – and that is exactly why we need a book that can help everyone. We interview some of the authors of ‘Flow: The book about menstruation’ to demystify a topic which affects half of the population – and affects both our girls and our boys. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

“The way we raise our children has the power to change the world,” says conscious leader and mom of two Nozipho Mbatha. This parenting coach is the founder of Nurture with Nozi, a platform to support parents in building a deeper connection with their children – and she has some advice for us. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Between gynaecologists, midwives and doulas, there is a type of birth support for every type of mom-to-be. We talk with experienced doula Nicolette Hadden about the birth support that a doula can give to both parents during this special time in their lives. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

No two mothers have the same story, nor do they have the same path to walk with their family. South African film, television, and theatre actress Simoné Pretorius shares her unique experience in an honest and authentic chat about faith, motherhood and life. Brought to you by Fedhealth.