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All things baby: Expert insights at Bump, Birth and Beyond Expo

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The Bump, Birth and Beyond baby Expo is an event not to be missed for mothers-to-be and new parents in Johannesburg. A wealth of information from obstetric and maternity experts, fun activities for children and plenty of baby-related inspiration await in a weekend dedicated to preparing for parenthood. Specialised maternity facility Netcare Park Lane Hospital, […]

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“My baby girl is back”: Specialised care in Hannah-Grace’s triumph over tragedy

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The medical care in the immediate aftermath of a head injury, combined with rehabilitation therapies in the weeks that follow, can make all the difference in the life of the survivor – particularly when a child’s future is at stake. “We never thought something like this could happen. The accident came without warning. Another vehicle

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Know the niggles: Tips for moms-to-be in managing common discomforts

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The physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy can come as a surprise to some first-time mothers, while subsequent pregnancies can also bring some new, unexpected symptoms. “Knowing the common niggles that are often part of the pregnancy journey can be reassuring for the expectant mother, as it can be an anxious time. It is always

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What your obstetrician sees that an online search can’t: Tips for an informed, confusion-free pregnancy

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Pregnancy comes with many firsts: the first scan, the first flutter that makes you stop mid-sentence. That first late-night panic when you Google “Is this normal?” and fall down a rabbit hole of conflicting advice.  While the Internet is often the first place people turn for answers, pregnancy is a time when what is trending

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The greatest gift: Twins reunited after months-long fight for survival

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Being together over the festive season had special significance for the Ndlovu family after one of their identical twin babies returned home, thriving after spending months fighting for his life in a paediatric intensive care unit in another province. “Our twin boys, Kwandokuhle and Kwenzokuhle, were born in April 2025 – and at the end

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Whooping cough is back: How to protect your family

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The distinctive high-pitched sound of someone gasping for air in the severe coughing spasms associated with pertussis explains why it is commonly known as ‘whooping cough’. “Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection, and most people recover after a prolonged period of coughing, but for some it can lead to pneumonia and other potentially life-threatening

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Pre-conception assessments: Your healthiest pregnant self

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Bringing a new life into the world can feel daunting at any age, yet when pregnancies are planned, there are more opportunities to give a baby the best possible start – beginning well before conception. “Before stopping contraception, there are a few things that couples should be informed about that could profoundly influence the future

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Twins’ triumphant homecoming: Sylis and Leo’s courageous battle inspires hope

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A few weeks after their premature arrival at a hospital in George and a nerve-wracking mercy flight to a Cape Town hospital, twin boys Sylis and Leo are safely settled in their family home, bringing immense joy to their parents, Lulani and Jacques. Born nine weeks early, on 21 March, Sylis and Leo each weighed

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