Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series

It takes a village to raise a child and connecting with fellow moms and dads leads to sharing of knowledge. That’s where Parent + #BabyBrunch comes in. Hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series podcast features fun and insightful conversations with ordinary parents doing extraordinary things. These can serve as a source of support, inspiration and advice for parents, moms and moms-to-be as we delve into the unique experiences of diverse parents.
Occasionally English South Africa Kids & Family
154 Episodes
64 – 84

Child Cancer: How to Support these Little Lives

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…
8 Sep 2021 12 min

‘Flow’ – The Podcast about Periods, Puberty and Menstruation

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…
25 Aug 2021 29 min

Parenting in a Pandemic & Nurturing with Nozi

“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…
11 Aug 2021 18 min

The Role of a Doula in your Pregnancy & Labour Room

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.
21 Jul 2021 28 min

Simoné Pretorius – A Journey of Faith & Motherhood

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.
7 Jul 2021 28 min

Seuns Sonder Pa’s – Are you raising your child as a single parent?

Over 60% of children in South Africa grow up without a father. But the work of a single mother is more than double of what you would think it would be. Journalist Julian Jansen talks us through what went into his extremely significant and poignant book ‘Seuns Sonder Pa’s’, outlining…
22 Jun 2021 20 min

How to let my baby ‘sleep like a baby’

Lack of sleep affects every aspect of our lives – so imagine what it does to our little ones? Baby is tired, and we are exhausted. We chat to qualified sleep consultants and moms Lindi Koekemoer and Zanda Greeff to get practical tips and tricks to enhance baby’s sleep routine…
2 Jun 2021 23 min

Money money money – How to financially care for our little miracles

We all want financial freedom for our families – a bright and exciting future for our little ones. But where do we even start? We chat to Certified Financial Planner Elke Brink to understand just that as we discuss the road to financial security for our families. Brought to you…
19 May 2021 24 min

A Midwife – Everything you need to know about Pregnancy & Birth

What exactly does a midwife do? Registered nurse and midwife Angela Wakeford talks to us from her depth of experience as we define the role of a midwife, both independently and in relation to gynaecologists and doulas, as well as when and why we might need the expertise of a…
5 May 2021 27 min

Multidimensional, Mesmerising, and now, Mom

A gem in the crown of South African arts, multiple award-winning actor turned writer and director Quanita Adams is our guest as we talk about her journey as a new mom, as well as her metaphorical baby as a result of her filmmaking debut. We get to know the quirky…
28 Apr 2021 28 min

Pregnancy Nutrition, Cravings & Post-baby Weight Loss

Diet shouldn’t be a scary word – especially as you prepare to welcome a beautiful baby into the world. To truly understand our relationship with food as our bodies go through so many changes, we chat to registered dietitian Maya du Plessis, who has a special interest in paediatric nutrition…
21 Apr 2021 27 min

Doctor, we’re pregnant! Now what?

We may have a world of information at our fingertips in the digital age, but when it comes to each unique situation, what Doctor says is always best. We discuss everything to do with pregnancy, from the before to the after and everything in between, with OB-Gynae-Sexologist Dr Mpume Zenda,…
7 Apr 2021 33 min

Hormones, Weight Gain & More - how hormones work.

Different hormones play different roles in different people at different stages of their lives. We brought together GP and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr Grant Fourie and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Melinda Wessels for an important unpacking of how hormones impact menopause, libido, endometriosis, depression and more. Brought to you by Fedhealth.
31 Mar 2021 37 min

For Dylan – A Story of Vaccines & The Info Parents Need Right Now.

Since our last episode on the topic, the word ‘vaccine’ has gained a whole new gravitas in light of a pandemic. This time, we hear the story of a mom that might challenge the way we view vaccines as a whole, and we discuss everything that parents need to know…
17 Mar 2021 26 min

‘My child does not listen’ – but can they hear you?

World Hearing Day is celebrated on 3 March annually to spread awareness for hearing health. We discuss what this means for our little ones in conversation with experienced audiologists Bronwyn van Wyk and Dr Natalie Buttress to equip ourselves as parents and ensure hearing care for all. Brought to you…
2 Mar 2021 43 min

Special Broadcast: Sexual Health & Intimacy after having a Baby

The meaning of sexual health changes as we grow from adolescence to adulthood, and even more when we become parents. We speak with author, medical doctor and specialist in sexual and reproductive health Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng to understand this topic with respect to our children and partners. Brought to you…
23 Feb 2021 35 min

Childproofing & Daily Safety Measures that Could Save your Child’s Life

Prevention is better than cure. Rather than living in fear, equip your family against hazards which lead to choking, suffocating, burning, falling, drowning and more. We chat to child injury specialist Pumla Mtambeka-Nyakaza from ChildSafe SA to learn about how to keep our children safe from environmental and age-specific dangers…
16 Feb 2021 30 min

Drop your New Year’s resolutions for a ‘Drop List’ – Here’s how

Self-leadership expert and mother of two Lori Milner knows exactly where we’re going wrong with our New Year’s resolutions each year. In our discussion with her, she simplifies our habits and human nature into something we can use to our advantage as we aim to better ourselves each year, or…
3 Feb 2021 36 min

Back to School in a Pandemic – All you need to know

This year’s back-to-school rush is like nothing we’ve ever experienced before. As we try to guide our little ones through childhood and schooling in the midst of a pandemic, we all have so many questions. So we’re discussing every parent’s current concerns with principal and early childhood development specialist, Joan…
12 Jan 2021 39 min
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