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Prana Kids Paediatrics, Suite C29, Life Fourways Hospital, Johannesburg (2026)

12/03/2026

Did you know your kidneys do their job silently every day-filtering waste, balancing fluids, regulating blood pressure without asking for much attention. The problem is that kidney disease often develops the same way: silently. Many people only realise something is wrong when the damage has already progressed.

Why Kidney Health Needs More Attention

Kidneys perform several essential functions in the body. They remove waste and toxins from the blood, regulate fluid levels, maintain electrolyte balance and help control blood pressure.
Yet kidney disease often goes unnoticed in its early stages. Symptoms may appear only when significant damage has already occurred.
Health experts point to several common risk factors:
* Diabetes
* High blood pressure
* Obesity
* Family history of kidney disease
* Long-term use of certain medications
* Poor lifestyle habits
Simple tests like blood tests and urine tests can help detect kidney problems early, which is why awareness campaigns like World Kidney Day focus heavily on screening and early diagnosis

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04/03/2026

Tips to help and prevent childhood obesity.

20/02/2026

What is RSV?
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that spreads quickly and easily. As a parent, it’s important to learn about RSV and how Beyfortus can help protect your baby from severe RSV lung infection.

RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization in babies under 1.

2 out of 3 babies will get RSV by age 1.

RSV is unpredictable—while most cases are mild, it’s hard to know which babies will get it or how severe it may become.

Get to know Beyfortus

Beyfortus is a preventive antibody designed to help protect babies from serious RSV lung infection. It’s not a vaccine—it works by providing the antibodies that a baby’s developing immune system lacks to help them fight RSV. 
Beyfortus is now available in South Africa providing RSV protection for babies. It’s for babies entering their first RSV season and may be given in the hospital at birth or during any visit with their pediatrician within their first year. Now’s a good time to explore how Beyfortus can help protect your baby this RSV season.

What is Beyfortus?
Beyfortus (nirsevimab-alip) is a preventive antibody that provides fast-acting protection against serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lung infection for babies.

An antibody, not a vaccine
Preventive antibodies, similar to Beyfortus, have been given to certain babies for over 25 years. Antibodies act like a bodyguard for your baby’s immune system, offering ready-made protection against RSV. Unlike vaccines, which train the body to respond over time, Beyfortus helps deliver a rapid defense against serious RSV lung infection—no training required.

Please ask your Paediatrician/ Paediatric Nurse or Baby Clinic for more information.

You are welcome to@contact us for more information:

Prana Kids Paediatrics
Sister Lisa Park - 📞 0118751854
📧 - email - DrNatashaGovender@gmail.com

04/02/2026

Meet our blessing! 💕 We’re incredibly grateful to welcome our baby boy to the world! 🙏 Grateful for God’s Blessing 🙏

27 January 2026🩷

Dr Abigail Lukhaimane , you’re an angel in scrubs! 🌟 Your care, expertise, and kindness made all the difference in the safe arrival of our precious baby. We’re forever grateful for your exceptional care and can’t thank you enough.
My random comment when greeting you one morning (ironically during our Maternity Ward Rounds )- “ I feel a little weird “ prompted the best response from an Obstetrician, - “ Let’s do a Pregnancy test” and so our journey began ♥️
Grateful for your medical expertise, kindness, love and compassion.

We are extremely grateful to Fourways Life Hospital. Thankful for the care, kindness and support from the entire hospital.
From the moment, I waddled into the Maternity Ward with contractions at 2:00am on the 27th of January, we were cared for and supported. It made a world of difference.

Dr Vinay Parbhoo was our Anaesthetist, grateful for his impeccable skills and kindness.

A special Thank You to our amazing paediatrician, Dr Chiara Sewnarain - your gentle care and compassion have made a lasting impression on us.

Thankful to our Maternity Staff, hostesses, cleaners, all the doctors, and nurses and Management. Thank you to Prana Kids Practice - Kirstey and Lisa for being here for us and holding the fort.

Postpartum is not an easy time. Being surrounded by supportive, caring people makes a world of difference.

Bringing a new baby blessing home has been overwhelming and emotional. We dearly love and miss our Mums. While we miss their physical presence, we feel their love and blessings. 🙏♥️ 🕊️

Thankful to my husband Judian, Amazing Dakshina, my sister Melani for staying with me in hospital and for all her love and support. So much gratitude to our dear family and friends for being here for us and showing us unbelievable kindness and care.

Missing my sweet, little patients and their families. Appreciate all the kind messages and support. I will be back soon. 🙏🤗♥️🧿🪬🩷

Lots of love ❤️
Dr Natasha

18/01/2026

🆕 Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities, finds the most rigorous synthesis of the current evidence to date.

The research in context panel is provided below.

Read the full paper in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health: https://hubs.li/Q03_87-30

18/01/2026

🆕 Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities, finds the most rigorous synthesis of the current evidence to date.

The research in context panel is provided below.

Read the full paper in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health: https://hubs.li/Q03_87-30

12/01/2026

SAHPRA
South African
Health Products
Regulatory Authority
MEDIA RELEASE

Warning: Selenium and zinc picolinate-containing products for children

South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has been made aware of products in the market containing Zinc picolinate (as a source material for zinc) and/or Selenium intended for use in children.
Both of these ingredients have been identified in the Guidance (SAHPRA Guideline 7.04 / SAHPGL-PEM-COMP-04 v5 CM SE Health Supplements) issued by SAHPRA as not permitted in health supplements for children (persons under the age of 18).

The safety concerns related to children are as follows:

1. Zinc picolinate, at any supplemental dose, can cause side effects which include indigestion, diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. As the bio-availability of Zn from Zn-picolinate is variable due to multiple factors, the risk of side effects may be higher and unpredictable, and it is unsuitable as a source of elemental zinc supplementation in children; and
2. Selenium, when supplemented to children, represents a safety concern considering the potential differences in selenium daily intake between different population groups. While selenium intake is a viable requirement for children in areas of famine or dietary restriction, the potential adverse effects of selenium overdose are of concern when provided in general supplements/medicines intended for children.

Important Exclusions (Products to Avoid)

To ensure you do not accidentally purchase the wrong variation, note that the following common products do contain the ingredients you wish to avoid:

• Zinplex Junior Syrup (Standard/Cream Soda/D3): Contains both Zinc Picolinate and
Selenium.

• Biogen Junior Zinc-mune Syrup: Contains both Zinc Picolinate and Selenium.

• Zinplex Zinc Dispersible Tablets: These contain Zinc Picolinate.

Thank you for updates of what’s available and Paediatric references 🙏

05/01/2026

Happy New Year 🩷🩷🩷
It is our pleasure to introduce to the practice, Paediatrician - Dr Chiara Sewnarain. Dr Chiara will be stepping in and taking care of you and your little ones while Dr Natasha Padayachee-Govender is on maternity leave.

You and your family will continue to be supported by familiar faces - Sister Lisa Park and Kirstey.

We are here for you and will do our best to transition care smoothly and efficiently.

Please call or email for more information and bookings.

🏥Suite C 29
Life Fourways Hospital
☎️ 011 875 1854
📧 DrNatashaGovender@gmail.com

15/12/2025

So grateful for the most amazing surprise visit from the incredible Such a blessing to take care of your two amazing boys. Thank you for the love and blessings.
You are incredible!

10/12/2025

We are so grateful for the amazing love, support, care and incredible surprise Baby shower. Thank you for organizing a wonderful celebration. Lots of love and gratitude to all for their incredible kindness and love. Thank You 🩵♥️🩷🙏🪬🧿

15/05/2025

Did you do Kangaroo Care (Skin to Skin) with your Baby ? ♥️

Benifits
IMPROVED SLEEP QUALITY:
Kangaroo care helps babies fall into a longer period of restful, deep sleep - essential for brain development.
REGULATED BODY TEMP:
Thermoregulation occurs during skin-to-skin contact as the mother’s body temperature naturally adjusts to warm baby up or cool him down, depending on his needs.
STABILIZED VITAL SIGNS:
Baby’s heart rate stabilizes, breathing patterns normalize and oxygen saturation levels improve during skin-to-skin contact.

11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day
To the mother who is new, who is up and down all night.
To the mother whose heart is full, but with empty rooms now.
To the mother who cried today, and wonders if she is enough.
To the exhausted mother who doesn’t know how to answer,
“what did you do all day?’
To the mother who stays at home.
To the mother who works and juggles so many balls.
To the mother who stares at her child in awe, who still can’t believe.
To the mother currently tearing her hair out.
To the mothers who are no longer with us, but always will be.
To the mothers who lift each other up.
To the bonus mothers.
To the mothers who show up every day.
To the mothers waiting to become mothers.
To you.
Place value on the work you do.
When the days feel difficult, that’s because they are.
This is the hardest, yet most rewarding job in the world.
You are not just a person.
You’re a place.
You are someone’s home.
You are a mother.
Happy Mother’s Day
Jessica Wolichs
(every day).

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