Breast is best for mom too
We all know breast milk is the best option for babies, but does breastfeeding offer benefits for mothers too? We asked Erica Neser, a lactation consultant for Mediclinic Stellenbosch.
Seven serious symptoms in babies and toddlers
For new parents, determining whether a little one is really sick or just experiencing generally harmless symptoms can be a minefield. Calling your paediatrician for any hint of a sniffle
Baby skin conditions
Soft, smooth and blemish-free baby skin is much rarer than you’d think. Dr Yolandi Visser, a paediatrician at Mediclinic Panorama, discusses common baby skin conditions and the signs that may indicate an underlying problem.
Children + vomiting + diarrhoea = dehydration
Dr Lawrence Archer, a GP supporting Mediclinic Newcastle, says that vomiting and diarrhoea in children is the leading cause of death in children in Africa. But you can take precautions at home to ensure your kids stay hydrated until you can get them to the doctor.
Check in for your child’s checkups
Regularly monitoring the health and development of your baby, toddler or child is essential. Dr Heidi Ackermann, a paediatrician at Mediclinic George, discusses the when and why of checkups and hearing tests.
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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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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Before the baby
Having your first baby is an exciting time, but working out whose advice to take and what to stock up on can leave your head spinning. Mediclinic Infohub makes it simple, with mother of three Jacqui Commerford sharing her advice.
New moms: To call or not to call the doctor?
It’s sometimes hard to know when to call a doctor for your new baby. Here are a few guidelines to keep the panic at bay. Jacqui Commerford shares her experience of motherhood.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Flying with kids
Are you planning a holiday with children, and does it involve air travel? Here are some tips to make the trip easier – for you, your child and your fellow passengers!
Toddler-proof holidays
Cross a curious toddler with a Christmas tree filled with shiny ‘toys’ and lights and you could have a recipe for disaster. So here are some tips on making sure your home is safe for your little ones during this festive period. And, if you’re visiting relatives, be aware that their homes might not be child friendly, so ask them to have a look at the list too.
Seatbelt and car seat safety
Wearing a seatbelt saves lives – and so does putting your child in a car seat.
Baby proofing 101 [infographic]
Bringing a new baby home is all good and well for the first few months – until they start crawling, that is. Here’s how to baby proof your home.
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