Does endometriosis mean you can’t fall pregnant?
No. The good news is that even with severe endometriosis, natural conception is still possible.
5 Ways to prepare your child for a sibling
Encourage healthy bonds and ease the transition from only child to older child with these intelligent ideas.
What to do in the last week of your pregnancy
Counting down to the big day means a lot of final planning – plus taking time to rest. Dr Ameera Adam, a gynaecologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, offers tips on what to do in your last days of pregnancy.
Talk to the real experts at Mediclinic Midstream
For expert advice, rather attend free Pregnancy Month Educational Sessions at Mediclinic Midstream on Thursday, 28 February 2019 from 10:00 to 14:00. DATE: Thursday, 28 February 2019 TIME: 10:00 –
Can preterm births be prevented?
Pregnancy can take a scary turn when preterm birth becomes a possibility. Three Mediclinic experts weigh in.
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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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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Prematurity: The difference a week makes [infographic]
Preterm birth can be a scary reality for some parents in South Africa. “Any infant born before 37 weeks’ gestation is described as preterm,” explains Dr Samantha O’Ryan, a neonatologist at Mediclinic Panorama.
Pregnant and diabetic? What you need to know..
Two situations can occur: a woman with pre-existing diabetes wants to have a baby or, diabetes presents itself during the pregnancy of an otherwise healthy mother (this is referred to as gestational diabetes). Dr Andre Diedericks, an Ob-Gyn at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, explains these two situations.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Birth control: contraception methods then and now
While today we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to contraception, the birth control pill only came to the market 58 years ago. We look back to see how far
How Mediclinic doctors help your preemie
Not all babies born prematurely will have complications, but those born under 28 weeks, are at greater risk. Dr Aziza van der Schyff, a paediatrician at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, explains how preterm babies are cared for at a Mediclinic Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
When a pregnancy can turn into cancer
A molar pregnancy is a rare complication of pregnancy. Also known as a hydatidiform mole, it is characterised by abnormal growth of the cells that make up the placenta. It is diagnosed in about 1 in every 1 000 pregnancies but this figure can vary per country.
Why do I still look pregnant months after giving birth?
Diastasis recti is a common post-baby condition that means your stomach muscles have separated. The correct exercises can help – as can surgery as a last resort.
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