OFM Family Focus

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek – Common questions every mom needs answered

Carey Haupt is a registered dietician and lactation consultant. She is a breastfeeding advocate and helps unpack some of the most common questions regarding breastfeeding.

6 Aug 2021 3AM 7 min

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek – Motivating moms to donate their breastmilk

Executive Director at the South African Breastmilk Reserve, Stasha Jordan explains why breastmilk banking plays such an important role in protecting breastfeeding.

5 Aug 2021 3AM 9 min

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek – ‘n Mamma vertel van swangerskap tydens Covid

Mamma Melissa van Niekerk van Potchefstroom deel haar borsvoedingsreis met Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens.

4 Aug 2021 2AM 4 min

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek – It is illegal to promote formula milk in South Africa – here’s why!

Dr. Chantell Witten joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens.

3 Aug 2021 3AM 5 min

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek – Support breastfeeding in the workplace

What policies or laws are in place to protect breastfeeding in the workplace? Dr Lynette Daniels answers the burning questions around breastfeeding in the workplace.

2 Aug 2021 3AM 8 min

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek – Breastfeeding is a shared responsibility

Dietician at the Potchefstroom Hospital, Eloise Swanepoel explains what this year's WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action) theme is and why families in South Africa should make it a priority.

2 Aug 2021 3AM 6 min

Living Limitless: Serving those without sight

Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to social worker Theresa Erasmus about the FS Society for the Blind.

28 Jul 2021 2AM 5 min

Living Limitless: Meet the Mustangs wheelchair rugby team

Mid Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to Jared Mc Intyre from Mustangs Wheelchair Rugby Club. Listen to their conversation below.

30 Jun 2021 2AM 4 min

Living limitless: Nazarene Hope Centre's fight for children living with autism

Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to Buyi Choene, director of Nazarene Hope Centre.

26 May 2021 3AM 4 min

World Hypertension Day

17 May is World Hypertension Day and in the OFM Family Focus, Yolanda Maartens finds out from the Heart and Stroke foundation why you need to know what your blood pressure is. DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always…

17 May 2021 2AM 5 min

Living without Limits: 'Khanya for Life' supporting and training persons with disabilities

At 'Khanya for Life' the team believes that with the right support and training, persons with disabilities have the potential to shine through their disability.

28 Apr 2021 2AM 8 min

Wêreld Kinderkanker Dag 2021 - Wanneer die stryd verby is maar daar steeds hoop is

LJ Visser is op die ouderdom van 2 die eerste keer met Leukemie gediagnoseer. Hy was ongelooflik dapper en sy stryd het almal om hom geinspireer om die meeste te maak van elke dag. LJ is in 2020 oorlede kort na die OFM Braai Challenge hande gevat het met die…

15 Feb 2021 3AM 4 min

#OFMFamilieFokus - Is dit veilig om die Covid-19 entstof te ontvang en wat is die newe-effekte?

Dr Cloete van Vuuren, Internis en Infeksiesiekte-spesialis, gesels oor die huidige Covid-19 entstof, of dit veilig is om te ontvang en wat van die newe-effekte is wat jy kan verwag. Vir meer inligting besoek www.nicd.ac.za

10 Feb 2021 2AM 5 min

#OFMFamilieFokus - Wêreld Prem Dag

Vir die afgelope 10 jaar word 17 November elke jaar as Wêreld-prematuriteitsdag gevier. Die doel van hierdie dag is om ’n bewustheid te kweek van voortydse geboortes en die probleme van voortydse babas en hulle gesinne wêreldwyd. In Suid-Afrika word 15% van alle babas – wat op een uit sewe…

17 Nov 2020 3AM 5 min

#OFMFamilieFokus - Aanlyn werkswinkels gerig op ouers aangebied deur Dr Henning Gericke

In deel twee van ons gesprek met Dr Henning Gericke gesels hy oor die aanlyn werkswinkels wat hy aanbied met sy nuwe boek as riglyn. Luister gerus hier.

3 Nov 2020 2AM 5 min

#OFMFamilyFocus - Inspiring parents with Dr Henning Gericke

Dr Henning Gericke talks about his book "Inspiring Parents: Creating champions in sport and life" and explains what positive pressure is and also shares some insight as to why parents/adults should not be projecting their own goals onto their children. In part 2 he will talk about his online workshops…

2 Nov 2020 2AM 5 min

#FamilyFocus: World Heart Week - Health Care Professionals in a time of Covid-19

With health care professionals, allied and essential workers being at the forefront of all health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Heart and Stroke Foundation wanted to reach out to them regarding heart health, thank them for their tireless efforts and also wants individuals at the frontline to know how…

2 Oct 2020 2AM 6 min

#FamilyFocus: World Heart Week - Risk factors relating to Covid-19 and cardio vascular disease

Dana Govender is the Health Promotions Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa and in part 1 of this topic she focuses on what Covid-19 is, how it is linked to Cardio Vascular Disease and shares some tips on staying healthy during the pandemic.

2 Oct 2020 2AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: World Heart Week - The risks related to alcohol consumption and tobacco use

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa recommends that if you drink alcohol, then do so in moderation. Drinking too much alcohol is harmful to your heart and general health. Tobacco causes 8 million deaths every year from cardiovascular disease, lung disorders, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Smoking along with high…

1 Oct 2020 2AM 3 min

#FamilyFocus: World Heart Week - What you eat directly impacts your heart health

Diet is a risk factor for heart health and up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life choices and habits, such as eating a healthy diet. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect…

30 Sep 2020 2AM 4 min