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Pregnancy 6 Oct 2026

SA Birth Plan Reality Check: Public vs Private

What your birth plan can and can't guarantee at SA public hospitals and private clinics — and what medical aid PMB cover actually means for labour.

7 min read
Fertility 8 min

Unexplained infertility: What comes next?

Got an unexplained infertility diagnosis in South Africa? Here's what further tests exist, what they cost, and what the evidence says about next steps.

Chronic Conditions 8 min

Gestational Diabetes After Birth: Your SA Risk Guide

Had gestational diabetes? In SA, 7 in 10 women develop type 2 diabetes later. Here's what follow-up testing you need — and why most women miss it.

Beauty 4 min

The Balanced Plate: Everyday Healthy Eating

Forget restrictive diets. A balanced plate is a flexible, sustainable way to eat well every day.

By HealthLab Editorial Team
Beauty 4 min

Prostate Health: Screening & Prevention

Simple, evidence-based steps to look after your prostate — and when screening is worth discussing.

By HealthLab Editorial Team