pregnancy
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Gestational diabetes: what does that mean?
Posted on 31 October 2019
Gestational diabetes means you have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy – but is it a precursor of Type 2 diabetes? And will it affect your baby? When a woman
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Miracle Mom: Tansey Coetzee’s battle with endometriosis
Posted on 25 June 2019
Tansey Sodeinde is a seasoned model, dancer and beauty pageant titleholder The former Miss South Africa has also placed in the top-five at Miss World and within the Top-15 at Miss Universe.
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Liquid gold: The benefits of breast milk
Posted on 25 June 2019
Breast milk is not just food for baby – it provides potent health-giving properties for mom, too. Dr Jonathan Buckley, a paediatric nephrologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, offers a closer look at
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What happened next: infertility
Posted on 11 April 2019
Becoming pregnant should be a joyful time for any couple. But after 18 months of trying with no success, Kyle and Philippa Nipper were confused and frustrated – until a
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It begins: a successful emergency C-Section
Posted on 9 April 2019
Long-distance trail runners Landie and Christiaan Greyling first met at an Adventure Race. Now, as the proud parents of little Christopher, they’re embarking on a whole new kind of challenge.
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5 Things gynaes wished every pregnant mom knew
Posted on 5 February 2019
Being pregnant is an exciting – and very confusing – time. So what are the key things your gynae really wants you to know? Two experts from the Mediclinic network spill the beans.
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What your baby is trying to tell you
Posted on 26 October 2017
Giggles and smiles are easy to decode – but when your baby cries, rubs his eyes or whimpers, what does it actually mean? A Mediclinic expert explains.
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Group B strep and pregnancy
Posted on 17 August 2017
Found in 25% of healthy pregnant women, group B streptococcus – commonly known as group B strep (GBS) – is a bacterial infection that can spread to the baby during vaginal delivery. Mediclinic gynaecologists share some insights.
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Double trouble
Posted on 18 April 2017
Gestational diabetes is the most common medical complication during pregnancy and affects as many as one in 20, putting mother and baby at increased risk for birth trauma and other serious health concerns.
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Early arrivals
Posted on 4 April 2017
Going into labour prematurely can be terrifying, not least because of the many misconceptions about it. Dr Almero Viljoen a gynaecologist and obstetrician at Mediclinic George busts the top five myths about premature labour.
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Body changes during pregnancy [infographic]
Posted on 16 February 2017
This infographic shows you how a woman’s body changes during pregnancy, from head to toes.
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First 7 days with baby [infographic]
Posted on 13 February 2017
This infographic gives pregnant couples an idea of what to expect for their first 7 days with a new baby.
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HELLP syndrome in pregnancy
Posted on 7 February 2017
We asked a Mediclinic specialist about HELLP syndrome – a rare but life-threatening complication of pre-eclampsia.
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Listeria in pregnancy and foods to avoid
Posted on 7 February 2017
To avoid a possible listeria infection, pregnant women are advised to avoid some foods where possible and take precautions to cook certain foods thoroughly.
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Exercise during pregnancy
Posted on 12 December 2016
While pregnancy is certainly not the time to take up kickboxing, many exercise routines can be beneficial to both expectant mothers and their babies. Here’s what to consider when planning your pregnancy fitness regimen.
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What could cause a miscarriage
Posted on 23 August 2016
Just found out you’re expecting, or planning a pregnancy? The fear of a miscarriage is very real for most prospective parents. Dr Jackson Ndhlovu, a gynaecologist at Mediclinic Tzaneen, talks us through what could cause a miscarriage and what you can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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Fertility myths and facts
Posted on 29 March 2016
Battling to conceive? We reveal the truth behind some commonly held beliefs about fertility.
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Pregnancy and medication
Posted on 29 February 2016
Carrying another life means you need to be careful of what you’re ingesting, especially when it comes to medication. Dr Leneque Lindeque, an obstetrics and gynaecologist at Mediclinic Highveld in Mpumalanga, talks us through what’s safe to take during pregnancy and what you should avoid.
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Pregnancy myths busted
Posted on 22 February 2016
With the information overload that often overwhelms prospective mothers, it’s sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction. Our expert debunks some common pregnancy myths.
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Expecting twins
Posted on 18 February 2016
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.
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Before the baby
Posted on 9 February 2016
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.
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