Baby Nel [video]
Ronelle Nel thought she was going for just a regular ultrasound at 22 weeks, but it was no ordinary appointment.
Pregnancy by numbers [infographic]
Did you know home pregnancy tests are 97% accurate? Read on for more important (and interesting) facts about pregnancy.
Severe morning sickness explained
When your morning sickness is severe and continuous you may be suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum.
A healthy, happy pregnancy – with diabetes
if you have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s entirely possible to have a relaxed, healthy pregnancy.
Pregnancy mood swings
From crying and shouting to laughing, mood swings during pregnancy can be hard to handle… Good news? They’re perfectly normal.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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 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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Travel during pregnancy
Pregnancy need not be a reason to cancel your holiday plans but there are certain risks to keep in mind. Here’s what you need to know.
How you can support your partner through IVF
Lizanne van Waart shares her tips for couples navigating the emotional side of IVF.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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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 have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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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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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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FAQs: Food and pregnancy
Are you a vegetarian? Just found out you’re pregnant yet still eating sushi? We answer some questions about eating for two.
Fertility questions answered
Having a baby when you’re 40 years or older has great benefits. We find out what those are.
More about the Harmony test
Expecting moms can now have a blood test to check for chromosomal abnormalities.
Having twins
If you’ve discovered you’re having twins, don’t panic. Dr Dr Christie Van Wyk explains what to expect when you’re expecting two.
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