Gynaecologist Louis Trichardt

Folic acid supplementation pre-conception and throughout the first trimester of pregnancy plays an important role in the prevention of neural tube defects

Pelvic pain or lower abdominal pain is the most common complaint in women of all ages.
Most women seem to believe that there is something wrong with their womb.
Hence the pelvis contains various organs and structures that may produce devastating pain with various pathologies.
The pelvis contains the ge***al tract, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels and nerves. All these structures give rise to pain when there's pathology in them.
# It's important to have this checked.

Family planning or Birth control: a very challenging concept. There are various contraceptive methods and they both have their good and bad effects. Women have their various and specific needs. Some women are living with various medical conditions that are not compatible with certain hormone types. Some women prefer non-hormonal contraceptive methods. But all in all, women need to be on a contraception.

Therefore, family planning is a subject for discussion before we embark on it.
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Fibroids are the most trending non-cancerous uterine tumors affecting women.

Fibroids develop in various parts of the uterus. Symptoms and complications associated with fibroids depend on their location in the uterus.

Devastating when associated with infertility, Recurrent pregnancy loss and prolonged heavy menstrual bleeding.

Treatment: individualised

Anemia (low hemoglobin level) is a preventable and treatable medical condition.

Hemoglobin level is one of the first tests that are done as soon as a pregnancy is diagnosed.

Therefore, the sooner you start seeking antenatal care, the better.

Iron supplements are offered during the first antenatal visit to be taken until after birth.

Most of our mommies give up along the journey and start defaulting this iron treatment due to side effects(nausea).

This has devestating consequences to the unborn baby and the mother.
The list is endless: miscarriages, fetal growth restriction, preterm labour and prematurity, maternal infections, fetal growth restriction, postpartum hemorrhage, heart failure and death.
Prevention is better than cure.

Pregnancy is a very special journey for the prospective mothers.
The new life that God is busy creating inside of you.
This new life needs nurturing, love and care throughout this journey.

Know your weight, know your height.

Have your body mass index calculated.

A high body mass index can have a negative impact on your reproductive potential and outcome.
A high body mass index puts you at risk of hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart diseases.
Correct diet and regular exercise remain the pillar of treating and avoiding obesity.

This practice will reopen on 7th January 2022. Receptionist available for bookings on the 6th.

Healthy body, mind and soul

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As we approach festive week.

It's possible that you are pregnant and you don't know yet.

Cervical cancer screening question: When last did you have a papsmear?
First symptom of cervical cancer: if you haven't done any papsmear.

Moderate exercise in pregnancy.
At least for 30 minutes per day.
Benefits are good for both mother and the baby.

Pregnancy in the COVID era. How safe are you? Protect yourself and your unborn baby. Vaccination recommended for all pregnant and breastfeeding women

Advise to all our Moms2B: Please do not wait until the last minute. Seek medical attention as soon as you notice. We are here for you.

Benefits of breastfeeding

What is dysmenorrhea?
Severe painful menstruation.

Is it normal?
There can be underlying pathology that warrants treatment.

Affects majority of women of all reproductive age categories.