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Monthly Archives: September 2012

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD or FAS) is a serious health problem that tragically affects its victims and their families, but that is completely preventable condition. FASD came to public attention in the early 1970s and is now recognised as a … Continue reading →

Posted on September 18, 2012 by dorothy

Midwives in Other South African Provinces

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South African Private Midwives are involved in every aspect of a pregnant woman’s health, from pregnancy screening to post-delivery care and the provision of family planning and pap-smears to detect cervical cancer. Independent Midwives work in both public and private hospitals. In the … Continue reading →

Posted on September 16, 2012 by dorothy

Birth & Midwifery Groups Western Cape

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There are two main options open to a pregnant woman when having a baby in Cape Town: midwife or ginecologist. Whichever the woman choose, the midwife or ginecologist will remain the person in charge of her care throughout the pregnancy … Continue reading →

Posted on September 9, 2012 by dorothy

Breastfeeding is hard

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Breastfeeding is beautiful and natural. But breastfeeding is hard, and it hurts. Yes it is hard and it is not a picnic. It is not always “natural.” Initiating breastfeeding is often painful. Cracked and bleeding nipples are every bit as … Continue reading →

Posted on September 9, 2012 by dorothy
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