Is kangaroo care good for your baby’s development?
Kangaroo care – or skin-to-skin contact – is a vital form of developmental care that has many benefits for newborns, especially preterm babies. A Mediclinic Cape Town expert explains how to employ this simple but highly-effective approach after delivery.
How to swaddle your baby [infographic]
From the moment your baby is born, you want to make them feel safe and secure. Swaddling is a great way to keep them comfortable – if you do it correctly. Here’s how.
Lactose intolerance in children
We speak to a dietician and paediatrician to find out more about lactose intolerance in children and whether it is advisable to cut their dairy intake.
‘I fell pregnant on my first round of IVF treatment’
Two Namibian women who had been trying to conceive for over five years sought help from Mediclinic Windhoek’s new IVF clinic. Both fell pregnant on the same day in June 2017 during their first round of IVF treatment, which also happened to be the clinic’s first round of treatments. They share their stories with us.
Why it’s essential to care for baby teeth
Even before they start teething, babies will benefit from meticulous dental care. Experts weigh in on what parents can do to help.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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 monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Help your child by understanding the different types of ADHD
It’s vital that parents know the difference between the three types of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and that they don’t jump to conclusions when it comes to their child’s behaviour. We help you learn more about this complex condition so you can make informed decisions.
Puberty: what to expect [infographic]
Puberty is when a child’s body changes and grows into a sexually mature or adult body. It starts when the brain sends signals to the ovaries in girls and the testicles in boys to start producing hormones.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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The nutrients in breast milk [infographic]
Here’s a look at what you’ll find in the average mature breast milk, which is produced from roughly 14-20 days after birth.
Group B strep and pregnancy
Found in 25% of healthy pregnant women, group B streptococcus – commonly known as group B strep (GBS) – is a bacterial infection that can spread to the baby during vaginal delivery. Mediclinic gynaecologists share some insights.
What is a sleep phase shift and what does it mean for teenagers?
A neurologist at Mediclinic explains why certain people may only fall asleep at 2am and how morning light exposure can help.
Antibiotics and treating UTIs in pregnancy
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a fairly common condition during pregnancy but, left untreated, can lead to complications. At the same time, not all antibiotics are safe during pregnancy. We look at treating UTIs in pregnancy.
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