Obstetricians are trained to give medical care during pregnancy (antenatal care), labour and delivery (labour and delivery care), and after the birth (postnatal care). Obstetricians are trained to treat complex or high-risk pregnancies and births, as well as to perform interventions including caesarean sections.
Once pregnancy is desired we will help you optimise your health to ensure that when pregnancy does occur we can achieve a good outcome
What is prenatal care?
You and your baby can stay healthy while you are pregnant with prenatal care. Prenatal care lets your provider spot health problems early and is able to treat them if they are detected early. Prenatal testing is one of the most important aspects of prenatal care.
What does this mean?
Refers to a pregnancy during which a woman or her baby has an increased chance of developing health problems or being born prematurely (early).
What is a booking visit or booking blood?
This is your first appointment after finding out you are pregnant. Ideally happens between 8 – 10 weeks of pregnancy. Infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B, Syphilis, HIV will be screened for because simple treatments can reduce your and your baby’s risks. You will also find out your blood count, blood group and Rhesus status.
What does non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) mean?
Pregnant women who have a baby with a heightened risk of developmental syndromes are recommended to take a NIPT blood test which is more accurate than a first pregnancy screening test.
First ultrasound is done to help date your pregnancy and Nuchal Scans
What is a booking ultrasound?
The first obstetric ultrasound ideally confirms pregnancy and accurately determines the gestational age of the fetus and the delivery date.
What is a Nuchal Scan?
This test measures the thickness of the nuchal fold, which is located at the back of an unborn baby’s neck. Measuring this thickness can help determine whether the baby is at risk for Down syndrome and/or other genetic problems
Why is blood taken again in the third trimester?
Routine blood tests at around 28 weeks of pregnancy are performed to determine your blood type, Rh factor, blood count and various disease screening which will likely determine how your baby will be delivered and if treatment is needed prior to delivery.
What is an Anomaly scan?
An ultrasound of the fetus performed between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy can detect certain congenital disorders and major anatomical abnormalities.
Why do an OGTT?
In your second trimester of pregnancy, glucose screenings are used to detect gestational diabetes. This involves drinking a sweet liquid and then having your blood drawn
From 26 weeks
What are serial ultrasounds and when is it performed?
Measures fetal growth every 2 weeks and is performed from 26 – 38 weeks of pregnancy. Used to identify periods of growth restrictions in pregnancy, therefore, determining birth weight
Discussion between mom and doctor on how the baby will be delivered occurs at 36 weeks.
A gynaecologist is a doctor who specialises in problems of the female reproductive system, which includes the vulva, vagina, uterus (womb), and ovaries.
Who is a Paediatrician?
A doctor who has special training in medical care for children. Our paediatric team offers care for newborns to teenagers. We aim to provide patient-centered care at every stage of development. Our paediatric team combined has more than 10 years of experience.
Paediatric Services We Provide:
Acute medical issues:
Who is a Urologist?
A urologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary system. This system keeps the body clean by filtering out wastes and toxins and taking them out of the body.
The urinary tract includes:
Our urologist also treats conditions involving the reproductive organs and the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys. The reproductive systems of males and females are linked closely to their urinary systems. You might hear someone use the word “genitourinary. This refers to symptoms, conditions or treatments that affect both systems
Who is a surgeon?
Surgical Oncology
A subspecialty that focuses on the surgical aspects of cancer treatment to allow for the best possible outcomes and survival.
1. Lumps and Bumps removal
2. Hernia Repair surgery
3. Hemorrhoids and other peri-anal problems
4. Gallbladder Surgery
5. Diabetic Foot Infections
1. Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
2. Stomach Cancer
3. Breast Cancer
4. Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Cancer
We offer a wide array of common vaccines. Vaccinations are a simple and effective way to prevent diseases. Here is a list below:
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Locations:
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