Dr Sifundo Gonya

05/03/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐞?
When last did you have a Pap smear?

A Pap smear screens for early cervical changes — often before symptoms appear.

General guidelines:
• Every 2 years (Or more frequently if advised by your doctor)
• From age 21 or as advised
• More often if high-risk

Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening.
Don’t wait for symptoms.

02/03/2026

🌷 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 🌷
When last did you have your check?

Many serious conditions can be prevented or detected early with simple routine screenings.

Throughout March, we’ll be sharing important information about:
✔ Pap smears
✔ Breast checks
✔ STI screening
✔ Contraception reviews
✔ Fertility planning
✔ Hormone changes
✔ Annual gynae visits

Prevention is always better than cure.

25/02/2026

This is the wonderful team who keep Dr Gonya’s rooms running smoothly every day. 💙

You’ll find us at 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐝, 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 - opposite East London Private Hospital.
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

From welcoming patients to keeping the practice organised and running efficiently, these ladies do it all.
Their dedication and teamwork is what makes Dr Gonya’s rooms run smoothly and keep our patients happy. 💕
Thank you for everything you do, we appreciate you so much.

24/02/2026

From welcoming patients to keeping the practice organised and running efficiently, these ladies do it all.
Their dedication and teamwork is what makes Dr Gonya’s rooms run smoothly and keep our patients happy. 💕
Thank you for everything you do, we appreciate you so much.

18/02/2026

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲
Exercise is one of the best ways to support your heart during pregnancy 💪❤️

For most moms to be, safe activities include:
• Walking
• Swimming
• Light strength exercises

Regular gentle movement helps control blood pressure, improves circulation, boosts mood, and prepares your body for birth. Always check with your doctor before starting something new, but staying active is usually encouraged!

12/02/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞
Some pregnancy symptoms are normal. Others are not, and could be warning signs of 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦-𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘢

Contact your doctor urgently if you experience:
• Severe headaches that don’t go away
• Blurred vision or seeing spots
• Sudden swelling of face, hands, or feet
• Pain under the ribs
• Sudden shortness of breath

Trust your instincts, if something feels wrong, get checked

09/02/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲
High blood pressure in pregnancy is something we watch very carefully.

It can sometimes lead to a condition called pre-eclampsia, which can affect both mom and baby if not picked up early.
The good news? Regular check-ups help us detect problems before they become serious.
Never skip your antenatal appointments, they’re not just routine, they’re protective

05/02/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲
Did you know your heart pumps up to 50% more blood during pregnancy? 💓

This is completely normal, your body is working beautifully to support your growing baby.
But it also means your heart and blood vessels are under extra pressure, which is why monitoring your blood pressure and attending antenatal visits is so important.

Pregnancy is amazing, but it’s also a time to take your heart health seriously

03/02/2026

𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 ❤️
While heart disease is often thought of as a “men’s issue,” it’s actually one of the leading health concerns for women too.

Pregnancy places extra demand on your heart and circulation, making heart health even more important during this special season of life.
Looking after your blood pressure, staying active, and attending regular check-ups all help keep both mom and baby safe.
Your heart works hard every single day, especially in pregnancy.

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭💗

29/01/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲
Planning ahead can make your pregnancy feel more confident and less overwhelming.

Understanding your menstrual cycle, identifying your fertile window, and giving yourself time to prepare physically and emotionally can all make a positive difference.

It’s also helpful to think about who will be your support, from your partner, family, workplace, and doctor.

Every path to pregnancy is different, and it doesn’t always happen right away. The right support and knowing what to expect can help you feel confident and cared for along the journey.