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Pregnancy and Delivery

Dr Melissa van Der Merwe is a certified obstetrician and gynaecologist who helps expectant mothers before and during childbirth.

Pregnancy Care

The medical care given to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy is known as antenatal or prenatal care. This type of care is crucial to identify, prevent, or reduce any potential risks that the mother or baby may be in.

This is also a great time to get your pregnancy-related questions answered, such as what to expect during each trimester, handling common pregnancy discomforts, and preparing for giving birth. Micronutrient supplementation, hypertension treatment to avoid eclampsia, and tetanus immunisation are all included in antenatal care for expectant mothers.

Mothers and their unborn children can be protected from HIV transmission through antenatal care by testing for the virus and receiving necessary treatment. Pregnant women in regions where malaria is common can get preventative treatment and bed nets impregnated with insecticide from medical staff.

Delivery

Contractions are the hallmark of the first stage of labour and birth. Over time, these cramps increase in intensity, regularity, and frequency. They relax and dilate the cervix, shortening and thinning it so your baby can enter the birth canal more easily.

Throughout the process, Dr van Der Merwe and the nursing staff will guide you and monitor your vital signs. Depending on your needs or preference, you may undergo a vaginal birth or a cesarean section.