Blooming in Grace clinic

07/12/2023

01/12/2023

01/12/2023

Yes you may breastfeed when you are HIV Positive but if your viral load is greater than 1000 copies there’s a higher risk of transmitting the virus to the infant, its all within your rights to choose the feeding you are comfortable with but its your responsibility to lower the risks by adhering to treatment and having a safe condomised s*x EVERY TIME YOU HAVE S*X to avoid re infecting yourself with a different variant of the virus that may disturb the suppression of the virus which will lead to a greater risk of transmission to the baby and Its important to discuss the viral load with your health care provider and understand the indications of medical procedures towards care e.g taking of bloods during delivery. Understand the importance of prophylaxis treatment that will be administered to the infant and the importance of adherence and attending the clinic visits as scheduled.
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26/09/2023

Exposure to to***co in any form towards women’s health has bad effects especially the reproductive area even when you are not planning to fall pregnant but let’s not forget that when you are s*xually active with contraception or not you are in a preconception stage which is very important towards having a healthy pregnancy.
-The effects of smoking in pregnancy increases the risk of premature labor, baby being born with Lower birth weight resulting in having a sickly because there’s reduced placental perfusion as blood vessels supplying the placenta are affected, increase risk of pulmonary illnesses and in most cases you’ll be having more episodes of shortness of breath because the lung capacity was not fully functioning before pregnancy and with pregnancy changes it gets to be affected.
-Effect towards women’s health preterm menstrual pause(early menopause) due to less nutritious blood supply to the uterus, reduced bone mineral density, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy.
-Stop when you are planning to have a family, encourage your partner to also stop to reduce the risk of unhealthy s***matozoa and reduced s***m count.

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01/09/2023

Heloooo spring 🌻🥰🥳☺️.

Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it's a rebirth of the spirit." - Toni Sorenson

To get to join us for a fun learning session to get all the information on changes with the pregnancy, how to manage and prepare for your birth.

28/08/2023

On a beautiful Monday, let’s not forget that babies are also human beings that have emotions and feelings affected by a lot of things and mostly from the environment. One of our biggest responsibilities as adults is to protect their mental health by creating a secure and safe environment for them to express their emotions and thrive. Starting point is with the parents or guardians, they should embark on good habits( except drugs and alcohol🥴) that will make them to feel good, secured, gentle and kind human beings so they can express the love easily and even In the toughest situations💛🌻.

01/08/2023

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Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2023! As we celebrate this important occasion, let us take a moment to recognize the importance of supporting breastfeeding in the workplace. Breastfeeding is not only beneficial for the health of both mother and baby, but it also has a positive impact on employee productivity and morale.
Let us all strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace for breastfeeding mothers. By doing so, we can help ensure the health and well-being of both mothers and babies, while also fostering a positive work environment for all employees. Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2023!






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21/07/2023

Pregnancy, birth and parenthood may get to be one of the difficult life process in the stages of your life because there’s no book that comes with the specifics but supportive content. In all the changes let’s never forget as human beings our bodies were created for these changes and you can get through the toughest times.

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18/07/2023

COMPETITION TIME!!!

Sanibonani! Dumelang! Hello :-D

Every year from 1-7 August, we join the rest of the world in commemorating world breastfeeding week.

This year, we are looking forward to hearing the stories and experiences of working moms and employers. From the saloon to the boardroom, spaza shops, classrooms, construction sites, etc, we want to hear the stories of working mommies.

Three lucky winners stand a chance to walk away with R500! Tell us how you are supported in your breastfeeding journey.

1. If employed: Share a 30-second video on how your workplace supports you in your breastfeeding journey?
2. If you’re an employer: Share a 30-second video on how you support your employee la in their breastfeeding journeys? I.e. policies, spaces created for mothers, etc.

The videos can be shared on the comment section of this competition or via inbox 😀.

By providing resources such as lactation rooms, flexible schedules, and supportive colleagues, employers can help ensure that mothers are able to continue breastfeeding their babies even when they return to work

Competition closes: 30 July 2023