Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat - everything your baby needs to grow. What's more, the physical closeness, skin-to-skin touch, and eye contact all help your baby bond with you and feel secure.

In support of World Breastfeeding Week 2022, the Little Life maternity unit at Life Rosepark Hospital, in friendly collaboration with Estherea Women’s Wellness Clinic and breastfeeding consultant Vanessa Booysen, will present a partners in breastfeeding information morning for antenatal and postnatal mothers on Saturday, 6 August 2022 at the Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein.

Speakers for the day:

• Dr Aletta Steenkamp Pediatrician - How breastfeeding enhances brain development 
• Advanced midwife Sandra Smith - Sensitive caesarian
• Breastfeeding consultant Vanessa Booysen - The ins and outs of breastfeeding
• Dr Joy Terry - Lip and tongue ties
• Sister Appeltjie Roux - Parenting in the newborn period
• Occupational therapist Renee de Bruin - Importance of tummy time

Attendance is free, but space is limited. Reserve your seat now with Alta Dessels on 051 505 5272. 

Attending mothers can look forward to friendly, professional and practical advice, a gift pack, breakfast, free parking and lucky draw prizes.

Yolanda Maartens spoke to registered nurse Fikile Mkhuzangwe of the Little Life Maternity Unit to find out about the basics of breastfeeding as a new mom. Listen here: