New Mommy Tips
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Helping your child grow and learn
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Your pregnancy – a comprehensive guide
Morning sickness remedies The following information is to be used as a guide to and at the discretion of the
Premature birth – what to expect
Expecting a baby is an exciting time of your life, and you want to make sure that you do as
Bursaries and boreholes – helping in the healthcare space
The partnership between Gift of the Givers and Bonitas Medical Fund has, and will continue, to have a positive impact
Smoking and pregnancy – should I quit
If you’re an avid smoker you’re probably wondering if being pregnant means you should wave your smoking habits goodbye. Unfortunately,
What is abdominal separation and how do I deal with it?
Abdominal separation or diastasis recti is the separation of the two parallel bands of muscle in your belly. This is
Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and to deal with it
Symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD is pain in your pelvis, which is caused by the relaxing of ligaments in the
Movember – it’s not just about prostate health
November or Movember is traditionally when men around the world grow a moustache to raise awareness and funds for men’s
Breast Cancer – different screening tools
Radiologists from the SCP Radiology practice and Dr Lizanne Langenhoven, who specialises in the treatment of breast cancer, talk about
Beating heatstroke
Bonitas Medical Fund offers some advice about heatstroke. What the symptoms are, how to avoid it and what to do if someone, child or adult, develops heatstroke.
Breastfeeding tips
Symptoms you may experience when not breastfeeding The following information is to be used as a guide to and at
DEALING WITH KIDS AND PREGNANCY
Dealing with pregnancy can be tricky on its own, but when you have a toddler or young kids to look
Bonitas balancing increases with value and sustainability
onitas Medical Fund, one of the leading medical schemes in South Africa, announced its 2024 product line up today. Lee
Bonitas Medical Fund: 2024 Product Launch round up
At a glance: 353 763 Principal members 727 041 Total beneficiaries 62 000 new principal members added last year 18.7%
Neonatal jaundice, what is it and what happens if my baby is born with it?
Jaundice is a yellow discolouration of a baby’s eyes and skin and is fairly common in newborn babies. Although it
Webinar – Dealing with blocked noses in babies & toddlers
In this antenatal class, Sr Talia, explains how to treat block noses in Babies and Toddlers. Knowing when to go
Webinar – Cracked nipples during breastfeeding
Sr Talia talks about cracked nipples during breastfeeding, why they are caused and how to treat them.
Webinar – breastfeeding positions
Sr Ingrid Groenewald explains the different breastfeeding positions that you can try to have a successful Breastfeeding journey, as well
Dealing with diabetes
South Africa is the most obese nation in sub-Saharan Africa*. It’s not surprising then that we also have the highest
WORKING AND PREGNANCY – WHEN TO STOP AND HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH
As an expecting mom with a career you may be wondering when the best time would be to stop working
Breastfeeding Webinar – How to know if baby is full
Sr Ingrid Groenewald explains more about breastfeeding and how to know if baby is full or still hungry.
Webinar – Vaginal Infections during Pregnancy
Sr Talia discusses different vaginal infections that you can experience during pregnancy
Webinar – Baby Milestones
Sr Ingrid Groenewald explains the milestones that you can experience in your baby’s first year.
THE FIRST SIGNS OF LABOUR
If you’re expecting your first baby you’ve probably read up a little (or a lot) on pregnancy and birth process.
Webinar – Gestational Diabetes
In this antenatal class, Sr Talia explains what Gestational Diabetes is, what the symptoms are and how to manage it.
Webinar – Caesarean Birth and Recovery
In this webinar, Sr Ingrid Groenewald explains the process of a Caesarean Birth and the recovery process thereafter.
Putting together your birth plan
As you enter your third trimester you’ll have probably done a fair bit of research on the birth process (if
Webinar – Post Birth Care for Moms
In today’s webinar, Sr Ingrid reminds Mom’s that’s it’s important to look after yourself post birth. What you can experience
Bonitas 2022: Annual results show steady growth and industry-leading financials
Bonitas Medical Fund, in its 42nd year, announced its 2022 financial results today. The medical aid for South Africa, achieved
