Jenni's Baby Clinic

Jenni's Baby Clinic is a new podcast series that is here to help expectant moms or new parents during this 'new normal' - where nothing is as we were expecting!
Jenni believes every new mother needs a person - and with months ahead of possible isolation restrictions and financial constraints on many, it may not be possible for everyone to get the advice they need. Jenni's a Registered Nurse and Childcare Practitioner and has run her own clinic in Durban for the last 20 years – and she’s here to help.
Weekly English South Africa Kids & Family
7 Episodes

When to take your child to a doctor: expert advice

We're in lockdown, and so you want to avoid going to a doctor if you can absolutely help it. So at what point do you take your child to see a doctor if they're sick? What are the tell-tale signs you need to take your child to see a doctor?…
10 Jun 2020 5 min

Families face new challenges, and many are thriving

In Episode 4 of Jenni's Baby Clinic, Sister Jenni Johnson talks about some of the new challenges parents have faced in this time of lockdown and COVID-19. Many families have had to simply knuckle down and cope..and Jenni has seen many thrive and many reap very positive benefits. Listen to…
2 Jun 2020 7 min

The first weeks at home with your newborn

In episode 3 of Jenni's Baby Clinic, Sister Jenni Johnson talks about the first few weeks at home with your newborn. She shares some advice, especially if your baby is not sleeping well. Jenni also goes through some red flags to look out for - plus she talks about signs…
26 May 2020 6 min

Having your baby in hospital + the first few days back home

In our second episode of Jenni's Baby Clinic, Jenni talks about preparing for the baby's birth; having the baby in hospital (possibly without your partner at your side) and how to cope in hospital while you're there. Jenni gives you some tips on what to take in with you to…
19 May 2020 7 min

Pregnancy and birth in this 'new normal'

Jenni Johnson has been a practicing child-care practitioner since 1997. She runs a busy ante and post-natal clinic and teaches a system that has given parents structure and routine to the baby and childhood years. In our launch episode of this series, Jenni gives advice to pregnant women about how…
12 May 2020 6 min

Coming soon...

Coming soon...Jenni's Baby Clinic - with sister Jenni Johnson, is intended to be a comforting listen for expectant moms and new parents who're facing things under a lockdown or social distancing reality.
21 Apr 2020 1 min