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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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 has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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 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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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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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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