Unjani Clinic nurses empowered during Women’s Day celebrations
Mothers gathered at Unjani Clinic to learn more about the importance of babies' skin in the Johnsons Baby initiative.
Mothers and caregivers of all shapes and sizes assembled at Unjani Clinic ahead of Women’s Day to better equip themselves with motherly skills.
The initiative was organised by Johnson’s Baby Healthy Skin Project which empowers nurses at Unjani Clinics to make a difference in their communities.
Unjani is a sustainable initiative that aims to strengthen health systems in low-income communities throughout the country by accrediting professional nurses to own and operate their own clinics within their community and to provide affordable, quality healthcare. They are also empowered to possess their own businesses.
Portfolio Manager, Jacquelyn Paterson, said Johnson’s Baby wanted to do something meaningful for Women’s Day and to help mothers by creating more awareness.
“We wanted to empower moms with more knowledge on how to care for their babies’ skin, and our partnership with Unjani gave us the opportunity to host these important workshops,” said Jacquelyn.
Sister Cathy Seakamela gave vital advice to the mothers on post-natal care of the baby’s skin.
“In order to protect your baby’s skin from dryness, do not use soaps that dehydrate your baby’s skin. Using the right products on your baby saves you the money you’d have to pay out for a skin consultation. Do not introduce solid foods until the right time because they can cause allergies if started too soon,” she said.
Demonstrations and talks on the effects and benefits of baby massage were presented by Lifestyle Blogger, Diana Hoyos of A Girl in Africa.
“To massage your baby you need baby oil, baby cream to mosturise the skin and your voice to sing to your baby. You need to create a clean and warm environment before you start – a good massage helps for post-natal depression,” said Diana.
Unjani Clinic was also graced by the presence of Miss South Africa 2010, Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala, the mother of a two-year-old, who motivated other young moms.
“Destiny can be delayed, but it can’t be denied. Never compromise on your education – if there’s an opportunity to go back to school, don’t miss it. Education will furnish you with the skills you need to be the best mother for your child. Your unplanned baby is not a mistake.
“When I had a baby I put everything on hold, including my foundation, but my husband (Bafana Bafana star, Simphiwe Tshabalala) carried on with his professional life. As a woman, I focused on my baby on a full-time basis,” said the beauty queen.
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