Dr. Lizl Brits

07/12/2025

🎄 Healthy Festive Season Tips for Our Pregnant Mommies 🤰✨
From the practice of Dr Lizl Brits – Caring for You and Baby

The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and family — but for expecting moms, it’s also important to stay mindful of your health and wellbeing. Here are some gentle reminders to help you enjoy the holidays safely:

🌱 1. Keep Hydrated
Summer heat + festive activities = dehydration risk. Keep a water bottle with you and sip throughout the day.

🥗 2. Choose Fresh, Safe Foods
Enjoy holiday meals, but avoid undercooked meats, unpasteurised products, raw eggs, and buffet-style foods standing out too long.

🌡️ 3. Listen to Your Body
Fatigue is normal — don’t push yourself. Rest when needed and keep celebrations at a comfortable pace.

🦶 4. Watch Your Swelling
Heat and salty foods can worsen swelling. Elevate your feet when relaxing and avoid standing for long periods.

🚶‍♀️ 5. Stay Active (Safely!)
A gentle walk or prenatal-approved exercises can help circulation, mood, and digestion after big meals.

🍼 6. Avoid Alcohol Completely
Even during celebrations, no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Choose festive non-alcoholic drinks instead.

☀️ 7. Be Sun Smart
Pregnancy can make your skin more sensitive. Wear sunscreen, seek shade, and avoid being in the sun during peak hours.

💊 8. Take Your Prenatal Vitamins
The festive rush can disrupt routine — make sure you’re still taking your supplements daily.

🧘‍♀️ 9. Manage Stress
Holidays can be overwhelming. Deep breathing, quiet time, or a warm bath can help you stay calm and centred.

📞 10. Know When to Call Your Doctor
If you experience unusual pain, decreased baby movements, bleeding, or anything concerning — contact Dr Brits’ rooms immediately.

🌺 Wishing all our beautiful moms-to-be a joyful, healthy, and peaceful festive season.
Your wellbeing is our priority. 💛

19/11/2025

Did you know that 50ml of breastmilk can feed a premature baby of under 1kg for a full 24 hours in their first few days of life?

Or that this donor milk can make the difference between the recipient baby surviving or not?

Contact us if you have extra breastmilk and would like to become a Breastmilk Donor.

You will be !

info@milkmatters.org
082 895 8004

02/11/2025

🌿 Dr Lizl Brits – Consulting in Kuruman! 🌿

Dr Lizl Brits will be consulting in Kuruman on the following dates:

📅 14 November 2025
📅 28 & 29 November 2025
📅 19 & 20 December 2025

Don’t miss your chance to book a consultation — appointments fill up fast!

📞 To book, contact: 053 045 5557 or on WhatsApp 072 172 9415

💚 Your health, our priority — see you soon in Kuruman!

Gynecologist

24/10/2025

👶 Skin-to-skin contact involves placing the naked newborn on the mother’s uncovered chest immediately after birth. This simple practice helps babies adapt to life outside the womb, keeping them warm, reducing stress and crying, and supporting vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

New Cochrane evidence confirms what many already practice: immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers gives babies a better start in life.

Babies held skin-to-skin within the first hour after birth are more likely to:

🩵 Breastfeed exclusively
🩵 Maintain healthy body temperature and blood sugar
🩵 Breathe and adapt better outside the womb

Importantly, the evidence is now so strong that researchers argue it’s no longer ethical to conduct studies that separate mothers and babies after birth.

“Withholding skin-to-skin contact would now be considered unethical, as there is enough evidence to show that the practice improves newborn health and survival,” says Karin Cadwell, senior author and Executive Director and Lead Faculty of
Healthy Children Project Center for Breastfeeding.

Read more on our website: https://www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/strong-evidence-supports-skin-skin-contact-after-birth-standard-care

22/10/2025

🚑 Your Trusted Private Ambulance Service 🚑

When every second counts, Advanced Med Care is here for your medical emergency — fast, reliable, and professional care when you need it most. 💙

📞 Contact us anytime: 082 890 2290
Your health and safety are our top priority.

22/10/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Lizl Brits 🌿

This week’s reminder: Your well-being is your greatest investment. 💚
Take a moment today to pause, breathe deeply, and check in with yourself — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Small daily habits like staying hydrated, eating nourishing meals, and getting enough rest can make a big difference in your energy and mood.

Remember, caring for others starts with caring for yourself. 🌸

08/10/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Md Jalil, Keamogetse Blaar, Felisiona Lechuti

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

Dr. Lizl Brits – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Dr. Lizl Brits is a dedicated and compassionate specialist in women’s health, offering expert care in obstetrics and gynaecology. She provides comprehensive services ranging from prenatal care and deliveries to the diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological conditions, all in a professional and patient-focused environment.

For appointments:
Call: 053 045 0557
WhatsApp: 072 172 9415

29/09/2025

Cervical cancer can be silent – until it’s not. Spotting the signs early could save your life. Learn which symptoms you shouldn’t ignore, and when to book that check-up. Read the full article to explore the condition in depth: https://brnw.ch/21wVQeg 💚💙

27/09/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Lee Elise, Grace du Plessis