The First 1000 Days
The First 1000 Days begin at the moment of conception and carries on through to a baby’s second birthday. the nutrition that a baby receives in the First 1000 Days of their life will determine their health, cognitive abilities and...
Weaning tips as you transition from Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF)
Weaning can be an exciting time for both parents and baby, but we are also aware that it can pose difficult challenges if your baby does not take too solids as well as you had hoped for. The timely introduction...
Baby’s Immunization Schedule
Earlier this week, a mom reached out to ask why babies are, in the first few months of life (except the BCG injection given on the left arm), injected on the thigh and not the arm? This inspired today’s blogpost,...
Grief after pregnancy loss
Grief after pregnancy loss is rarely talked about, yet it is a devastating experience for many women and their partners. To start us off, we will outline a few definitions to better understand pregnancy loss and grief. Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy...
Sample Toddler Menu for a one-year old toddler
Looking for meal ideas for your 1-year-old toddler? Today’s #WeaningWednesday provides a sample menu for your toto who’s above 1 year. One of the challenges that moms who reach out face, is what to prepare for their little ones. Granted, some babies...
How to help your friend after pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss is a common occurrence, but this does not make it an easy experience for affected women. Statistics show that about 20% of pregnant women will experience pregnancy loss. This translates to 1 in every 4 women who are...
Improving Maternal Mental Health
September is Suicide Awareness Month and every year, the 10th of September is observed as International Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day. This is an important day globally as it underscores the need to reduce suicides as well as improve mental...
Weaning Wednesday – Delicious Mince Meat Recipe
Tunza Mama has a weekly weaning series dubbed #WeaningWednesday where we share information and offer support for mothers and their families as they transition from Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) to Introducing solids. The WHO recommends that EBF be done for the...
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: What You Need To Know
What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia, previously known as toxemia, is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure in pregnant women who have had no history of high blood pressure. In addition to this, pregnant women...
Weaning stages for your baby
Every Wednesday, Tunza Mama has a series that we call the #WeaningWednesday series. In this series, we are all about weaning your baby and what that looks like. We offer information and an accompanying package available for you. In today’s...