Quality Healthcare for our Community

Based in Blackheath, Cape Town, we provide health care services to Women, Babies and Families for over 15 years. Using advanced equipment, backed with our extensive experience, we are there for you and your family.

About

Your Trusted Women, Baby and Family Clinic

At our Clinic, we are passionate about helping you to achieve the good health and well-being for you and your family. Our team of dedicated and experienced Sisters, Midwifes, Sonographers and Family Planners we have been serving our community for over 16years and provide only the highest quality care and treatments.

Service

What Service We Offer

Ante Natal Care

Ante Natal Care is the care given to expectant mothers during their pregnancy to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby.

This involves regular check-ups and monitoring.

Here are some key aspects:

Routine Check-Ups: Regular visits to monitor the health of the mother and the baby. This includes measuring the mother’s blood pressure, weight, and checking the baby’s growth and position.
Ultrasound Scans: These are conducted to track the baby’s development and to identify any potential issues. They also provide opportunities to see the baby’s movements and features.
Health Education: Guidance on nutrition, exercise, and what to expect during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery.
Screening Tests: Various tests to check for conditions like gestational diabetes, anemia, and infections.
Mental Health Support: Ensuring the mental and emotional well-being of the mother through counseling and support.
Birth Planning: Assisting in creating a birth plan, including preferences for labor and delivery.
The goal of ante natal care is to support a healthy pregnancy, identify and manage any potential risks, and prepare the mother for a safe and healthy childbirth experience. 🌸

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Post Natal Care

Post Natal Care is the care given to the mother and baby following childbirth. This period is crucial for both the recovery of the mother and the healthy development of the newborn.

Here are some key aspects:

Physical Recovery: Monitoring the mother's recovery from childbirth, including the healing of any surgical wounds, such as Cesarean section incisions, and addressing any postpartum complications like infections or excessive bleeding.
Emotional Support: Providing support for emotional well-being, including addressing postpartum depression or anxiety. This may include counseling or support groups.
Breastfeeding Support: Helping the mother with breastfeeding, ensuring that the baby is latching properly and receiving enough nutrition.
Newborn Care: Regular check-ups for the baby to monitor their growth and development. This includes vaccinations and screening tests.
Nutritional Guidance: Advising the mother on maintaining a healthy diet to support her recovery and provide adequate nutrition for breastfeeding.
Family Planning: Discussing and providing options for family planning and contraception.
Parental Education: Educating new parents on infant care, including bathing, feeding, and recognizing signs of illness.

The goal of post natal care is to support the mother and baby in the critical early weeks and months after birth, ensuring a healthy start for both.

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Other Services

We have the following services available from our experienced team and only have your best health in mind. Through all the phases of recovery we will hold your hand during this journey

Sonography: Weekly visits from a qualified sonographer for all types of scans, including 2D, 3D, and 4D scans, as well as other abdominal scans, including those for males.
General Health Care: We treat sick adults and babies.
Family Planning: All family planning methods available, including the removal of implants and Copper T (loops).
Baby Vaccinations: We provide all necessary vaccinations for babies.
Pap Smears: Regular Pap smear tests available.
HIV & STI Testing and Treatment: Comprehensive testing and treatment for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Wound Care: Complete wound care services, including the removal of sutures after surgery.

JANE DOE !!

I had been suffering from lower back pain for years, and it was affecting every aspect of my life. After just a few sessions at Well Women and Family Clinic, I felt a significant improvement.

JANE DOE !!

As an athlete, I've always had to deal with various aches and pains. However, when a sports injury left me with severe neck pain, I turned to Well Women and Family Clinic for help.

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Our Team

JOHN DOE

Sr Barbara Damon

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FAQS

What conditions can the clinic help with?

We specialize in advancing the health of Women and Babies and are pasionate about them getting to great health. Ante and Post Natal supports the mother and baby, supported with scans, wound care and counseling when needed.

What test can be performed at the Clinic?

We offer various services and test including:

HIV Testing and Counseling: Quick and confidential testing, along with counseling services to help individuals understand their results and manage their health.

Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: Symptom checks, sputum tests, and chest X-rays to identify TB cases.

Immunization Programs: Vaccinations for children and adults, including vaccines for diseases like polio, measles, hepatitis B, tetanus, and influenza.

Chronic Disease Management: Tests for managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.

Maternal and Child Health: Routine check-ups, antenatal and postnatal care, and monitoring of a child’s growth and development.

General Illnesses: Tests for common ailments like colds, flu, and infections.

Mental Health Services: Assessments and support for mental health concerns.

Can you assist with wound care?

We offer multiple types of wound care including :

Basic Wound Cleaning and Dressing: Cleaning wounds to prevent infection and applying appropriate dressings to promote healing.

Suture Removal: Removing stitches from healed wounds.

Burn Care: Treating minor burns with dressings, ointments, and sometimes antibiotics to prevent infection.

Pressure Ulcer Management: Providing care for pressure sores, especially for bedridden patients, to prevent worsening and promote healing.

Diabetic Wound Care: Managing wounds that are slow to heal due to diabetes, often involving specialized dressings and monitoring for infection.

Post-Surgical Wound Care: Caring for surgical incisions to ensure proper healing and prevent infection.

Infection Management: Treating infected wounds with antibiotics and specialized dressings to control and eliminate infection.

Advanced Wound Care Techniques: Using methods like negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for complex wounds that require more intensive treatment.