What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes means you have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy – but is it a precursor of Type 2 diabetes? And will it affect your baby?
Miracle Mom: Tansey Coetzee’s battle with endometriosis
Former Miss South Africa, Tansey Coetzee, shares her story on her winning the battle to become a mom while living with endometriosis.
What happened next: infertility
Becoming pregnant should be a joyful time for any couple. But after 18 months of trying with no success, Kyle and Philippa Nipper were confused and frustrated – until a
It begins: a successful emergency C-Section
Long-distance trail runners Landie and Christiaan Greyling first met at an Adventure Race. Now, as the proud parents of little Christopher, they’re embarking on a whole new kind of challenge.
The 10 risks associated with advanced maternal age (geriatric pregnancy)
Worldwide, many women are choosing to have children later in life in order to study, start a career or to pursue personal goals. Many couples also strive for financial security before having a family.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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How to (really) exercise during pregnancy
What exercise is safe and what is not? How much is too much? These are all questions posed by many pregnant women wanting to stay active without harming their unborn child. Experts say not only is exercise during pregnancy, wise, but it should also form a big part of your child-bearing journey.
Your baby’s first 72 hours: what to expect
Having a child is a life-changing event. And while the day of a baby’s arrival is full of excitement and activity, the first 72 hours after birth are a critically important period in terms of your newborn’s health.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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5 Things gynaes wished every pregnant mom knew
Being pregnant is an exciting – and very confusing – time. So what are the key things your gynae really wants you to know? Two experts from the Mediclinic network spill the beans.
Will your chronic medication affect your pregnancy?
Most expectant moms would prefer sailing through pregnancy without having to take medication. However, sometimes high-risk pregnancies or chronic medication make that impossible. Dr Ameera Adam, an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, sheds some light.
Why watching iron levels is more important for women than for men
Your body needs iron to function healthily. Women, in particular, are prone to iron deficiency, and the problem affects as many as one in two South African women. Dr Mike du Toit, a haematologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, explains why maintaining healthy iron levels is so important for women.
Foetal assessment scans, explained
Seeing your baby for the first time on an ultrasound scan is such a special moment. Plus, you get to take baby’s first pictures home. Dr Lou Pistorius, Ob-Gyn and perinatologist at Mediclinic Panorama, explains the purpose of foetal assessment scans, the ideal time to have them and why they’re important.
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