Michelle van der Westhuizen

14/02/2026

To all my families, I wish you a beautiful Valentines Day. For some of us the journey has just begun and others have been part of my family for years.🥰

14/02/2026

An amazing talk on Ante Natal care by Dr Sumeya Moosa, Dr Rene Doubell Koen on Fetal Anomoly scans, Dr Dalmaciou on Ante natal blood screens the why and the what we glean from these. It is free but booking is essential. Whats up me or Linette to book. Amazing goodie bags and prizes to win. Discount vouchers in the goodiebags as well.

13/02/2026

🤰 PREGNANCY FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW 💛

• 🗓 A full-term pregnancy is about 40 weeks
• 🫀 Baby’s heartbeat can start as early as 5–6 weeks
• 🤢 Morning sickness can happen any time of day
• 🩸 Light spotting can be normal — heavy bleeding is not
• 🧠 Hormones can affect mood, memory & energy
• 🍽 You only need about 300 extra calories in the 2nd & 3rd trimester
• 🩺 Prenatal care is important from the very beginning
• 🚩 Severe pain, heavy bleeding, or fainting = seek care immediately

Every pregnancy is different 💕
Listen to your body & don’t ignore warning signs.

13/02/2026

Planning a VBAC? Class starting soon again. Whats up for more info.

13/02/2026

Research shows that pregnancy and childbirth bring wide-ranging changes to a woman’s body, brain, hormones, and emotions. Internal healing of tissues and the pelvic floor can take several months, while rebuilding physical strength and stability often takes about a year. Hormonal balance and brain chemistry linked to mood and bonding may take up to two years to settle. Beyond the physical, many women need years to emotionally and psychologically integrate motherhood into their sense of self. This is not a sign of weakness, but a natural biological process. Understanding these timelines helps create more realistic expectations and greater compassion for mothers.

12/02/2026

Sleeping close isn’t creating “bad habits” - it’s building connection.

Babies who sleep near a parent receive thousands of extra hours of comforting touch, helping to regulate their nervous systems, calm stress responses, and support better sleep. In these early years, the brain is shaped by experience, and closeness sends a powerful message: the world is safe.

That sense of safety supports healthy brain development, emotional resilience, and secure attachment - foundations that influence confidence, relationships, and stress regulation well into adulthood.

Sleeping close isn’t about dependence. It’s about connection, regulation, and giving your baby the emotional tools they need for life 🍼

12/02/2026

The ultimate Valentines meet up🥰

In person meeting with Leader Nan Jolly🤱

Join us this Saturday, 14 Feb, as we explore motgering through breastfeeding.

12/02/2026

The fun we have had🥳 The fun to come🥰 Join me for the next class starting on 23 February❤️

11/02/2026

Every single birth is unique and thus every recovery is unique. These are *some* things you might expect during recovery based on how you birth.

Things that can impact one's individual recovery is whether it was spontaneous labor vs a long induction, emergency c-section after laboring a long time vs a scheduled c-section, positioning of baby, length of pushing stage, pregnancy itself, etc.

No two recoveries are identical. However, it is important to note that 100% of c-sections are major surgeries and involve incisions. Only some vaginal births include incisions, stitches, etc. In each case, some will have a smooth and straightforward recovery, and some will experience challenges.

One of the best things to do, regardless of how you birth, is to rest and listen to your body. See a pelvic therapist (physical or occupational therapist specializing in pelvic health) to help with recovery regardless of how you birth, especially if you're experiencing pain, pressure, and discomfort more than 6-8 weeks after birth.

How was your recovery after birth?

11/02/2026

Book your spot, next class starting 23 February

11/02/2026

Next Ante natal class starting 23 February.

10/02/2026

Come and sign this sheet. I will post when it will be available for signing at my clinic. They will be displayed as part of a nationwide movement on 27 Feb airing the dirthy laundry infront of DOH of Obstetric violence across South Africa😪