In this special episode of The Health Wrap pregnancy series, award-winning broadcaster and mom-of-six Lebang Kgosana is joined in studio by Jeske Wellmann, a dietitian at Mediclinic Sandton.

They’ll be discussing the importance of nutrition now that you’re eating for two, covering topics like what should you be eating for your baby’s development, what nutrients does a growing fetus need, and is anything off-limits? Heads-up: you’ll be saying goodbye to biltong and soft cheeses for a while!

Plus: do you prefer to watch your podcasts? Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZI5VxRgCEI to join Jeske and Lebang in studio as they share visual representations of what you should be eating during pregnancy.

Some notable moments:

[00:03:25] The immediate changes you need to make to your diet

[00:04:50] Supplements to consider taking while pregnant

[00:06:47] The importance of hydration – and what not to drink

[00:08:35] How much weight you should gain during pregnancy

[00:10:46] What nutrients pregnant women need

[00:13:03] Foods to eat and foods to avoid

[00:16:49] Nutrients to keep in mind if you follow a plant-based diet

[00:18:48] How to manage pregnancy symptoms through your diet

[00:23:55] When to worry about cravings

[00:26:28] Food safety rules to follow

Links you should know about:

Subscribe to The Health Wrap podcast: https://mediclinic.link/fbbff6

Find out more about Mediclinic Baby here: https://mediclinic.link/wp1 and sign up for the Mediclinic Baby programme here: https://mediclinic.link/ait

Download the Mediclinic Baby app on the App Store or Google Play store: https://onelink.to/mediclinicbaby

Visit the Mediclinic Find a Doctor page here to find a gynaecologist or fertility specialist in your area:

https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/find-a-doctor.html

My Rainbow Baby: Hope after a miscarriage

Warning: this episode covers sensitive information that some listeners may find upsetting.

Pregnancy loss is a heartbreaking experience that happens more often than many people realise. In South Africa, between 10% and 25% of women have had a miscarriage. However, many of these women have gone on to carry a full-term pregnancy after their loss.

In this episode of The Health Wrap podcast, one such mom, who is now expecting her second child, calls in to share her story with Lebang Kgosana, an award-winning broadcaster and mother of six. Joining the conversation are Dr van Rooyen, a gynaecologist from Mediclinic Cape Town, and psychologist Alexis Haupt-Pullen from Mediclinic Durbanville, who offer advice to parents on how to heal after experiencing pregnancy loss.

Some notable moments:

[00:03:52] What does the term ‘pregnancy loss’ mean?

[00:07:49] Common emotional reactions you may experience

[00:13:05] What Janke experienced during her pregnancy loss

[00:15:21] The chance of having a full-term pregnancy after losing a baby

[00:18:39] How to emotionally heal and how to support couples

[00:22:50] How Janke and her husband moved on from their pregnancy loss

[00:27:27] Janke shares advice for other parents

Links you should know about:

Subscribe to The Health Wrap podcast: https://mediclinic.link/fbbff6

Find out more about Mediclinic Baby here: https://mediclinic.link/wp1 and sign up for the Mediclinic Baby programme here: https://mediclinic.link/ait

Download the Mediclinic Baby app on the App Store or Google Play store: https://onelink.to/mediclinicbaby

Visit the Mediclinic Find a Doctor page here to locate a gynaecologist or fertility specialist in your area:

https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/find-a-doctor.html

While many people believe pregnancy should be an uncomplicated, joyful time in the life of a parent-to-be, for 1 in 10 women, this may not be the case. Perinatal depression (PND) is depression that occurs during pregnancy, and it can negatively impact not only the expectant mom’s life, but also that of her partner, family and friends.

In this episode of The Health Wrap podcast, award-winning broadcaster of mom-of-six Lebang Kgosana delves into the topic of mental health during pregnancy. Joining her are Dr Okeyo from Mediclinic Morningside and Lauren Shapiro, a mom of three who experienced PND during her last pregnancy.

Some notable moments:

[00:01:10] Meet Dr Okeyo

[00:02:16] How to take care of yourself during pregnancy

[00:07:49] How to manage stress during pregnancy

[00:10:41] Mental health concerns during pregnancy

[00:13:38] How men experience depression

[00:15:34] The difference between perinatal depression and postnatal depression

[00:17:16] Risk factors for PND

[00:18:28] Symptoms of PND

[00:19:23] When to seek help for mental health concerns

[00:20:47] The impact of PND on mom and baby

[00:22:14] Treatment for depression during pregnancy

[00:23:51] How to manage the risk of depression during pregnancy

[00:25:17] Mental health resources for parents-to-be

[00:27:59] Lauren Shapiro describes the first signs of PND

[00:29:51] When Lauren knew she needed help

[00:31:53] The impact of PND on Lauren’s husband and kids

[00:37:59] The treatment Lauren received for PND

[00:40:18] Lauren’s advice for other moms-to-be struggling with mental health concerns