Ministry of Health & Wellness - Services: Maternal and Women's Health | Western Cape Government

Ministry of Health & Wellness - Services: Maternal and Women's Health

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Pregnant girls and women are referred to maternity services or Midwife Obstetric Units (MOUs) in urban areas and satellite or fixed clinics in the rural areas. MOUs are...
Mothers can deliver at fixed clinics or Midwife Obstetric Units (MOUs), which are run by midwives in the community for primary healthcare patients. If complications arise during birth then they will be transferred to a hospital up the line. Mothers who...
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It is estimated that 150 000 children born annually in South Africa are affected by a significant birth defect or genetic disorder by the age of five years. The National Department of Health focuses on 10 conditions, with the most common conditions...
Women who start menopause prematurely (before 45 years of age) or who are in menopause and are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, can have a gynaecological assessment and examination. Hormonal tests can be done to decide on treatment. Women can ask for...
Post natal services become available after the mother and her newborn have been discharged from the MOU or...
Women and girls whose menstrual periods are one or more weeks late are advised to have a pregnancy test.