Lockdown babies: New wave of joy for parents
For new and expectant parents, the lockdown changed the way they experienced pregnancy, birth, and becoming parents.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way South Africa and the world operates in many ways.
Having a baby should be a positive experience, even during a pandemic, but some parents did not have the ‘traditional’ hospital experience.
Martin Bester spoke to a few new parents to hear how they experienced having a baby in the house and raising a baby without family visiting or doing activities outside.
A few parents shared their experiences, including a good friend to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Megan Harrington-Johnson. She is an attorney from HJW in Johannesburg. HJW Attorneys was recognised as one of Africa’s Leading Boutique Law Firms.
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Harrington-Johnson gave birth during lockdown to beautiful Mackenzie! We wish Megan, Bronson, and Mackenzie good health!
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Nicola and Byron welcomed baby Valentina at the end of December!
Did you welcome a baby during lockdown in South Africa?
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