The Birthing Team

Comprehensive private maternity care for women without medical aid.

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To ensure the safety of hospital patients and healthcare workers, all new and existing Birthing Team admissions, as well as partners who wish to be present during delivery, are required to get tested for COVID-19, effective immediately.

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Today is International Nurses’ Day and we extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to nurses around the world for their dedication to ensuring access to healthcare services for everyone.

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This year's theme for #WorldHealthDay shines a light on the vital role played by nurses and midwives in providing healthcare around the world. Join us in celebrating the amazing healthcare delivered by the midwives a part of our Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Polokwane teams!

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Sister Connie's #PregnancyTip - being pregnant can be a tiring experience. Hormonal changes taking place in your body at this time can make you feel tired, nauseous and emotional. Later in pregnancy, you may feel tired because of the extra weight you are carrying.

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#BreastfeedingTip - spending time with your baby and paying attention, will help you know when your little one is hungry.

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#DidYouKnow? - Babies learn to express their displeasure by crying silently, as early as the 28th week of pregnancy.

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#Pregnancyfact - research has shown that babies' cells remain inside a mother's body for as long as 38 years after pregnancy. The cells don't just remain in a woman's uterus but migrate throughout her body, impacting everything from her lungs to her brain.

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#Throwback #PregnacyAtWorkTips - @The Birthing Team's Dr Howard Manyonga on what you need to know about your rights in the workplace, to make sure your working environment is safe for you and baby. Thanks for sharing @livingandloving
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#HealthAlert from Dr Mokgohloe - alcohol in the mother's blood passes to the baby through the umbilical cord and can cause lifelong disabilities #FAS #maternitycare

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#PregnancyTip - while exercise is very important, don't over exert yourself, be gentle 😀

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#NutritionTip - eating the right kinds of foods will help fight pregnancy fatigue

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Health Alert from Dr John Ndekwe!

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Sister Connie's pregnancy tip! Don't forget to care for yourself ❤️

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#HealthAlert - if experiencing a sharp pain in your abdomen, don't hesitate to call your team!

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Pregnacy Tip for morning sickness!

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#PregnancyAwarenessWeek - science has proven that women who suffer from heartburn during pregnancy are more likely to have babies with a full head of hair.

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#PregnancyAwarenessWeek - Did you know that strong flavours like garlic can pass through amniotic fluid, so your baby can "taste" them. A study showed that when pregnant moms drink a lot of carrot juice, their babies are more likely to develop a taste for it.

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#PregnancyAwarenessWeek - the phenomenon called 'Couvade Syndrome' or 'Sympathetic Pregnancy' causes some men to experience weight gain, nausea and swelling in tandem with their pregnant partners.

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#PregnancyAwarenessWeek - your baby might be a little late! Only around 5% of babies are born on their due date, while 10% of first time pregnancies continue until two weeks past the due date.

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It's #PregnancyAwarenessWeek - did you know that from 27 weeks your baby will begin to "breathe" in the womb. Even though their fluid-filled lungs aren't taking in any oxygen, they begin to expand and compress, like a practice run!

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Having trouble falling asleep? Waking up in the middle of the night needing the bathroom? Struggling to find a comfortable sleeping position? Insomnia is common during pregnancy. Here are some simple strategies to help you sleep through the night.
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