Sr. Bernadine - NuLife Maternity and Baby

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

Health Alert: Meningococcal meningitis.

Once again, there are two suspected cases of bacterial meningitis at a pre-school in Durbanville.

What to look out for (possible meningitis symptoms):
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Severe headache
• Neck stiffness
• Bulging fontanelle in a baby
• Non-blanching rash (rash that does not fade when pressed)
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Altered level of consciousness
• Lethargy

• What to do:
Ensure your children are fully vaccinated, and that they have had 2 doses of the Bexsero vaccine.
Routine vaccines help protect against:
• Haemophilus influenzae type B
• The most common strains of pneumococcal (Streptococcus pneumoniae) bacteria • Both can cause bacterial meningitis.
Bexsero covers the B strain of meningococcus, which is the most prevalent strain in the Western Cape.
Menectra helps protect against the other strains of meningococcus.

Follow these steps:
• Prevention through vaccination:
Get Bexsero done today.
• Early detection: Watch for the signs and symptoms listed above.
• Early treatment and isolation: A doctor will begin treatment and isolation as soon as needed.
• Contact tracing: Those who were exposed to a confirmed case will be identified and prophylactic antibiotics will be prescribed to them.

Dr.Willem Smit
Paediatrician

19/08/2026

We are currently experiencing an increase in Measles cases in our area

With reference to the World Health Organisation(WHO):

Key notes:

*Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications and death.

*Measles vaccination averted nearly 59 million deaths between 2000 and 2024.

*Even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available, in 2024, there were an estimated 95 000 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years.

KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE!

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles

19/08/2026

Iron rich puree combination for babies 6months+

29/07/2026

NuLife Maternity and Baby is a well baby clinic situated in Stellenberg.

We offer the full range of private and public vaccinations in a caring homely setting, at affordable prices.

Services:
Baby and child vaccinations
Breastfeeding consultations
Baby weight check
Vitality Health Checks

Whatsapp Sr. Bernadine to make an appointment!
📞 082 869 0995

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29/07/2026

Recent studies have shown some concerning findings about the use of tray walkers for kids. https://ilslearningcorner.com/2017-07-tray-walkers-studies-show-kids-that-use-tray-walkers-are-delayed-in-mental-and-motor-skills/

09/07/2026

Mom Check

08/06/2026

A Mother’s “No” Is Not Attitude…
It Is Protection 🥺🤍

“Please don’t give sugar…”
“Please don’t show mobile…”
“Please don’t wake the baby…”
“Please don’t kiss the baby’s face…”

Sometimes people think mothers are being “too much” 😞

But a mother notices things others don’t… 🤍

She notices:
✨ Sleep changes
✨ Tummy issues
✨ Overstimulation
✨ Sugar rush
✨ Screen dependency
✨ Mood changes
✨ Feeding struggles

Because mothers carry the mental load of protecting their child every single day 💔

So when a mother says “no”…
Most of the time it comes from:
🥺 exhaustion
🥺 experience
🥺 concern
🥺 love
🥺 protection

Not ego.
Not control.
Not disrespect.

Boundaries are not against people…
They are FOR the child 🤍

And motherhood teaches something painful sometimes…
Protecting your child may disappoint other people 💛

Respect a mother’s instinct.
Because nobody studies a child more carefully than their mother 🥺🤍

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08/06/2026

✅Discovery Health Checks done at Nulife Maternity and Baby

Earn up to 23 500 points for your Vitality Health Check.
No cost for Discovery Health Members, cost will be paid from your Screening and Prevention Benefit.

📞 WhatsApp 082 869 0995 to book your spot.
✔️No waiting times!

You can also make your booking for the Health Check when your baby comes for a vaccine!!🤩
No need to book an additional appointment!

02/06/2026

How amazing is this???

Your milk transforms into personalised medicine for your baby.

When your baby is sick and they feed at the breast, their saliva flows backwards into your breast, and your body starts making antibodies to help them get better.

📸 little PhD- the baby myth buster