Watch This Before Baby Comes If You Want to Be a Good Partner - Kefilwe Sibenya

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In this insightful Lights Camera Baby episode, we chat with Kefilwe Sibenya from Mmabotsetse Birth and Postpartum Services, highlighting the significant yet often overlooked role of fathers and partners in the birth and postpartum journey.

Kefilwe shares practical tips on how partners can provide essential emotional and physical support during labour, effectively advocate in the delivery room, and utilise powerful bonding methods like skin-to-skin contact.

The conversation offers valuable communication strategies for navigating postpartum challenges together, reinforcing the message that active partner involvement fosters stronger family bonds, improves maternal mental health, and creates a more positive postpartum experience for everyone involved.
11 Jul 2025 English South Africa Kids & Family

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