Grieving for children lost too soon
Losing a baby during pregnancy or in infancy is a devastating and heart-breaking experience for parents and their families. As it is a subject that is often not spoken about,
First-class delivery
A new mom shares how Mediclinic Cape Town and the Mediclinic Baby programme made her journey from pregnancy to birth a stress-free experience to treasure.
Understanding Down syndrome [INFOGRAPHIC]
People with Down syndrome are born with an extra chromosome, which causes various mental and physical symptoms and effects. We explain more about this condition.
Should I see a fertility specialist? [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’ve been trying to conceive for more than a year (or six months if you’re over age 35), it’s best to see a fertility specialist who can help determine why you’re having difficulty and offer possible treatment options.
Foetal testing in the future
Imagine a world where chromosomal abnormalities could be detected – and fixed – while a foetus is still in the womb.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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What you need to know: C-section [INFOGRAPHIC]
How does a C-section work? Who needs one? Why? How long will it take? How long will it take to recover? Are there complications? We answer all your FAQs about C-sections.
When pregnancy causes diabetes
When a healthy woman develops diabetes during pregnancy, it’s known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). It’s a serious condition that must be managed to ensure you – and your baby – are healthy.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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The best care for our most vulnerable patients [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mediclinic NICUs offer efficient expertise aimed at providing your newborn with the best possible start in life. How successful are we? We take a closer look.
COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy and lactation
COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and women who are contemplating pregnancy.
Having a baby during COVID-19 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here’s all you need to know about having a baby at Mediclinic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baby scans explained [INFOGRAPHIC]
Newly pregnant? These are the scans you need to know about
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