Elana Afrika's Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

Misconception is rife when it comes to one of the only long-term contraceptive methods available to men. What is the success rate of a vasectomy? And what is its relationship with overall sexual function? We chat to specialist urologist and robotic surgeon Dr James Urry to separate fact from fiction in this podcast, brought to you by Fedhealth.

Join husband-and-wife duo Elana and Ian in this candid, chart-show chat about life using their top song picks to guide the way. Elana’s Baby Brunch platform aims to support and uplift fellow moms and dads. Put this together with Ian’s experience in the music plugging, PR and marketing industry, and the result is an honest (and witty!) discussion for all to enjoy and dance to. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

As a parent, you never know when your child’s life could be at risk from an allergy that you don’t know they have. Dr Tshegofatso Mabelane is the first and only HPCA-certified Family Physician Allergy Sub-Specialist in South Africa, and she reveals everything that we need to know when it comes to allergies – from peanuts to asthma and everything in between. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Why is guilt and the feeling of not being ‘enough’ so commonly experienced by mothers around the world? We look at both sides of the coin by talking to both clinical psychologist Janine Boulle and self-leadership expert Lori Milner, and using personal stories from fellow moms as examples to better understand the universal phenomenon of mothers’ guilt. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Often assumed to only be a threat later on in life, cancer can come out of nowhere and turn worlds upside down. Amier Moerat, husband to a super mom, fighter and inspiration to all, talks to us about his wife Sadiyah, her courage and strength before her passing on, and the legacy she has left behind. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Is empathy for everyone? Is it the same as kindness? Mimi Nicklin, author, empathetic business leader and mother, talks us through the world’s dire need for empathy and how simple it is to incorporate into our daily lives - both at home and at work - for inspiring outcomes. This podcast was brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Marriages can break for many reasons – and infidelity is a big one. But is there hope after such a betrayal? Can a couple come back together stronger than before? Or is this an indicator of larger issues at hand? Clinical psychologist Linda Mthenjane unpacks the role that couple therapy plays in instances of cheating and how to keep that spark alive. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — To commemorate World Breastfeeding Week, Leah Hughes from Gentle Breastfeeding Studio answers all your questions about this wide-ranging topic. We cover everything from how to start to when to stop – and everything in between – in this podcast brought to you by Fedhealth. Baby Brunch Website

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — As adults, safety is a priority; but as parents, it is a necessity. South Africa’s hijacking expert Richard Brussow joins us to share his knowledge and advice built up from over 20 years’ of experience. We discuss how to be vigilant and what to look out for, how to prevent and how to react, and how your young ones factor in to your safety measures. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Plastic surgery is a term which often comes with a stigma. Dr Deon Weyers – the plastic surgeon who gives back – chats to us to clear all of our misconceptions about plastic and reconstructive surgery. We cover the psychological factors, the various levels, the process, timeline, and more in this podcast, brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Well-known TV personality Pedro Kruger has brought his decades of experience in the entertainment industry to the realm of edutainment with his ‘Curious Kate’ web series. We chat about how he and his team have gone about creating wholesome content for our children during lockdown. See the plus side of the internet in this podcast brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — C-sections have become far more common than before, no longer only saved for emergencies. So how do you choose the best childbirth option for you and your baby? We discuss all this and more with childbirth educator and board member of the International Childbirth Education Association, Deryse van Aardt. Brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — We all want to protect and shelter our children from the dangers of the internet. But this intricate space can have so many benefits, too – so how do we navigate this? South Africa’s leading expert in social media law Emma Sadleir advises us on how to better equip ourselves and our children in this podcast, brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — How does having a baby amongst the coronavirus differ from the norm? In our previous podcast, we chatted to parents of babies born under the cloud of COVID-19 about their struggles. In this podcast, brought to you by Fedhealth, we get the advice of a medical professional as we discuss some of the best baby practices at a time like this in detail with paediatrician Dr Enrico Maraschin.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — How does having a baby amongst the coronavirus differ from the norm? We chat to parents of babies born under the cloud of COVID-19 about their fears and their fight. TV presenter Graeme Richards is one such parent, and he shares with us his hospital experience with his new-born baby girl. This podcast was brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Clinical psychologist Janine Boulle talks us through the emotional side of the circumstances that Covid-19 has put us in. Life as we know it has changed fundamentally – for some positively and for others negatively. We consider the ways that various personalities and relationships cope under lockdown, and chat about our different needs and the uses of mindfulness. This podcast was brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — How do you come up with activities to keep your children occupied during the day? Is home-schooling for everyone? Listeners have sent in their questions and we’ve got Liz Senior, occupational therapist and founder of Clamber Club, and Janet Kieswetter, home-schooling mom of 5, to answer them all. This podcast was brought to you by Fedhealth.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Autism. It is a word that carries so much weight, and often, misunderstanding. What exactly is autism spectrum disorder? Is it something that you as a parent have been confronted with? For the first time in this podcast series, we not only interview an extraordinary mom, but also flip the script as this mom interviews her extraordinary son. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series is brought to you by Fedhealth - we let you be you.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — Medical aid is a complex product that is often tricky to understand. From flu to the coronavirus, and from breast cancer to loyalty programmes, there are so many burning questions that we find ourselves asking. Fund Manager of Fedhealth Medical Scheme Deon Lategan answered all of our questions and more in this podcast, brought to you by Fedhealth – We let you be you.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp — 1 in 6 children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old are bed-wetters. Is your child among this statistic? How can we, as parents, support our children as they navigate through such a confusing phase? We chat to self-confessed childhood bed-wetter, Dr Michael Mol, and discover more about nocturnal enuresis and how to handle it.