Guiding your children through stress
As exams approach and school pressures mount, children stress and parents worry. We chat to CP de Jager, an educational and counselling psychologist at Mediclinic Emfuleni in Vanderbijlpark about how to manage your children’s stress and when it’s time to get professional assistance.
Childhood tantrums
Rage fits can quickly spiral out of control, leaving both child and parent feeling ashamed and shaken. Here are expert tips on dealing with those pesky tantrums.
Discussing diabetes
If caught in time, diabetes doesn’t need to be debilitating. We chat to Dr Alkesh Magan, a specialist physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Sandton, and Dr Heidi Ackermann, a paediatrican at Mediclinic Geneva in George, to find out more about the disease and how to manage it.
Poisonous household substances
The minute little ones become mobile, monitoring what they put in their mouths becomes a full-time job for parents and caregivers. With a number of seemingly innocuous household substances potentially poisonous to your child, here’s what to look out for.
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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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Clean hands can save lives: part two
Here are the way you can reduce your risk against picking an illness with clean hands.
When to take your child to the emergency centre
It’s natural to panic when your child falls on their head but when is it actually necessary to go to the emergency room? Dr Stephan Reid, a paediatrician at Mediclinic Potchefstroom identifies warning signs exhibited by babies, toddlers and teenagers.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Preparing your child for a new baby
When your firstborn is used to being the centre of attention, introducing a little brother or sister to the mix can be a challenge. Here’s how to best prepare your child for a new baby.
Myth-busting the common stomach bug
When it comes to home cures for gastro, there are quite a number that do the rounds. We investigated the validity of three common ones.
Buckle up! [infographic]
Always wear a seatbelt, no matter how long or short your journey is. Statistics show that only 65% of South Africans wear their seatbelts. Let’s get that to 100% these
Let’s play
Children who play up could be lacking in quality playtime. Could your child have a play-deficit disorder?
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