Sleep time: what’s happening in your baby’s brain? [Video]
This may look like a nap but there’s something going on in your baby’s brain that is probably as critical to your baby’s development as good nutrition.
Why autistic girls are often undiagnosed
Ongoing research suggests that girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to camouflage their symptoms than boys. This means they are not being accurately diagnosed – and are not getting the help they need.
Sleep and your baby
As soon as a new mother brings her baby home, she is inundated with well-meaning advice on what to do and what not to do to instill good sleeping habits. At the end of the day, as long as your baby is sleeping well – and sleeping safely – the details on whether you rock baby to sleep or which brand of baby carrier you use become less significant.
Colic versus gas in babies [infographic]
Is your baby constantly unsettled? How can you tell if it’s colic, gas or something more serious?
Special delivery: options for breech babies
If your baby is not positioned head-down in your womb by 36 weeks, he or she is considered breech. Dr Ludwig van Zyl, a gynaecologist and obstetrician practising at Mediclinic Vergelegen, explains the options for delivery in this scenario.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Do dads get depressed too?
February is Pregnancy Awareness Month. We find out from a psychologist if dads can also suffer from postnatal depression.
How new mothers can recognise and prevent mastitis
Mastitis is the often-painful infection of the breast caused by a clogged duct in the nipple of a breastfeeding mother. Mediclinic Vergelegen gynaecologist and obstetrician, Dr Ludwig van Zyl, advises on prevention and treatment.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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The wonderful weirdness of becoming a mom
How eating peanut butter could make you give birth to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle – and other thoroughly useless advice you’re bound to receive when you’re pregnant.
What your baby is trying to tell you
Giggles and smiles are easy to decode – but when your baby cries, rubs his eyes or whimpers, what does it actually mean? A Mediclinic expert explains.
Can dads benefit from the skin-to-skin approach?
When dads provide skin-to-skin contact – or kangaroo care – for their newborns, it not only helps tired moms. It ensures a greater bond between dad and baby too. An expert at Mediclinic Panorama explains why.
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