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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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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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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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 use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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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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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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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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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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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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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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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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