Expecting twins
Finding out you’re having twins is both wonderful and scary, and puts your pregnancy in a whole new perspective. Here Jacqui Commerford shares seven things you need to know about expecting twins.
Before the baby
Having your first baby is an exciting time, but working out whose advice to take and what to stock up on can leave your head spinning. Mediclinic Infohub makes it simple, with mother of three Jacqui Commerford sharing her advice.
Pregnancy and antidepressants
On antidepressants and planning to fall pregnant or pregnant already? We got expert advice from a Mediclinic psychiatrist.
Pregnancy: 3-step body adaptation process
Waiting for your body to change in response to your growing baby can be equally as daunting as the pregnancy itself. But Dr Johannes van Waart, a fertility specialist at Wijnlands Fertility who works with Stellenbosch Mediclinic, says it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what to expect…
Pregnancy nutrition
You may have broken every diet you’ve ever started but there’s little wiggle room when it comes to healthy eating during pregnancy.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Treating flu during pregnancy
When flu strikes during pregnancy your treatment options are more limited – but there are ways to boost your immunity and ease symptoms.
Baby Nel: part three
‘”He lives.” It was as if I had been waiting for five months just to hear those words,’ says Ronelle Nel.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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 uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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Are you in labour or just experiencing Braxton Hicks?
While it’s said to be something ‘you’ll just know’, identifying when you’re really in labour isn’t always as simple as it sounds – especially for first-time moms. Here’s how to differentiate between Braxton Hicks and real contractions.
Understanding antibiotics
Douglas Defty, pharmacy services executive at Mediclinic, helps us understand antibiotics.
Treating pregnancy niggles
With all the changes your body undergoes during pregnancy, it’s natural to experience some unusual aches and pains. Dr Leneque Xanthe Lindeque, a gynaecologist and obstetrician at Mediclinic Highveld in
FAQs: High-risk pregnancies
If your doctor tells you your pregnancy is high risk, don’t be alarmed. It simply means you (or your baby) may have an increased chance of risk and your doctor just wants to make sure you get special attention during your pregnancy to keep you both safe.
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