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Happy Easter, people This years Easter starts as the second quarter of the year takes off. How has your year been so far? If it has been good, may the new quarter bring bigger and better things! If it has … Continue reading →

Easter is a time for plenty of food and yes… plenty of leftovers But how you store that food matters more than you think. Two simple rules to remember: 1) Don’t leave cooked food out for too long. Food should … Continue reading →

Happy Good Friday, people Today is a good day to pause and reflect – even on what we eat. Our big tip for today – Honey! Are you one of those who believe that honey is so healthy you can … Continue reading →

Sometimes, what we call ‘bad behaviour’ is actually something we don’t understand. April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a child communicates and interacts with others. Some children may:• Not respond when … Continue reading →

Storing breast milk? Here are 5 things you must know. 1) Hygiene is key – Wash your hands and use clean/sterilised containers 2) Know your storage timesRoom temp: up to 6 hoursFridge: up to 5 daysFreezer: up to 6 months … Continue reading →

“Doctor, I was told to reject a Caesarean section… no matter what.” This is advice many women hear. Sometimes from family. Sometimes from well-meaning friends. But let’s talk about it. Fact or Fiction? “If doctors advise a Caesarean section, reject … Continue reading →

It started with what I thought was just a stubborn fever… Do you remember your first pregnancy? Where are all my mothers at?! 😄 I remember mine very vividly. At the time, I was doing my internship and working in … Continue reading →

Most people use one chopping board for everything… And that could be a problem. One of the most common mistakes in the kitchen is cross-contamination – when bacteria from raw foods (especially meat, poultry and seafood) are transferred to foods … Continue reading →

This is a question a mother asked me. Q: Hello Dr Ketch, my baby is 10 months old. She doesn’t like baby food… not even milk. She takes very little solid food. My mother-in-law is telling me to stop breastfeeding … Continue reading →