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While our nurses and doctors are working on the frontlines to curb the spread of Covid-19 across the country, other health professionals continue to care for patients who are not…

For new parents, the reality of social distancing and living in a nationwide lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic presents an array of new challenges and concerns over and above the…

With the rising number of locally transmitted Covid-19 cases across South Africa, government has declared a 21-day national lockdown, effective until 16 April. For many expectant mothers, there are concerns…

The World Health Organisation has declared 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, honouring the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Making up more than half of the…

One in three South African women will experience depression during or after childbirth, this is according to the Perinatal Mental Health Project. During Mental Health Awareness Month, which takes place…

Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of female cancer in South Africa, with one in every 42 women being diagnosed annually according to the Cancer Association of South Africa…

The Birthing Team, an affordable maternity care programme that offers quality care in private hospital facilities for a fixed all-inclusive fee, is now offering its services at Netcare Pholoso Hospital…

July is Savings Month, a time for South Africans to set new goals on how to grow their pockets. For parents-to-be, concern is often centred around mentally and physically preparing…

One in 10 men experience postnatal depression either during their partner’s pregnancy or up to one year following the birth of their child, this is according to a study released…

May is Anti-Tobacco Awareness Month. While many women quit smoking when they become pregnant, their babies can still be affected by second-hand smoke from friends and family. As a result…