Pregnancy cravings can be your body ensuring you get nutrients you need. For more advice and support, attend a free educational session at Mediclinic Vergelegen.
| Date: | Saturday, 22 February 2020 |
| Time: | 09:00 – 13:00 |
| Venue: | Learning and Development centre, Mediclinic Vergelegen |
| Cost: | Free of charge |
| RSVP: | Esmien Burls, Patient Experience Manager at 021 850 6389 or |
| Esmien.Burls@mediclinic.co.za (Booking essential - limited space) |
| 09:00 | Arrival and registration |
| 09:05 | Opening and Welcoming |
| 09:15 | Vaccinations in pregnancy |
| Dr Jeremy Dyssell, Paediatrician | |
| 09:45 | Purpose of the pregnancy blood tests |
| Pathcare: Clair Engelbrecht | |
| 10:00 | Bladder health during pregnancy |
| Dr Jane la Grange, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | |
| 10:30 | Short break |
| 10:45 | Screening for Downs Syndrome in Pregnancy |
| Dr Inge Zondagh, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist | |
| 11:15 | Infant Hearing screening |
| Winelands audiologists | |
| 11:30 | First latching of a newborn and nursing support at Mediclinic Vergelegen |
| Sr Fatima Jacobs | |
| 11:45 | Childbirth education and doula support |
| Bronwyn Holmes | |
| 12:00 | How to survive the first weeks |
| Leana Habeck, Lactation consultant | |
| 12:15 | Spot prizes |
| 12:35 | Refreshments and Maternity ward tour |