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
174 Episodes
76 – 96

Pregnancy Awareness Week: Pregnant Moms, You are Important

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…
8 Feb 2022 15 min

Stop! Don’t spend money on your children this Christmas

“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…
14 Dec 2021 17 min

Antibiotics – Yes or No?

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…
23 Nov 2021 13 min

The Whole Mama Show’s Aisha meets Baby Brunch’s Elana

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…
9 Nov 2021 23 min

2 Dads & a Lad: The Journey of Surrogacy

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…
20 Oct 2021 19 min

Oral Health for Babies, Toddlers & Moms-to-be

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…
13 Oct 2021 19 min

Bailey Schneider's Across-the-Globe Parenting Style

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…
22 Sep 2021 23 min

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
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