Dr. Nelson S. De Abreu

17/11/2025

🌎💜 World Prematurity Day Message

Today, we honour the tiniest fighters and the incredible strength of the families who walk this journey with them. Premature babies show us every day that courage comes in the smallest of packages and that hope is stronger than fear.

To the parents, caregivers, and healthcare teams — your resilience, dedication, and love make miracles possible.

To every preemie — you are a reminder that even the smallest beginnings can grow into the greatest stories. 💜

12/11/2025

Did you know that November 13th is World Kindness Day⁉️
What can we do in our own communities ❓

What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No not just for some but for everyone ❤

Lyrics written by Songwriters: Burt Bacharach / Hal David

27/10/2025

We take our hats off to all our incredible Occupational Therapists who have been involved in our Owlets management, development and care 😀

23/10/2025

Join Miracle Hands for a family fun walk, this Saturday, 25th October, 08:00 at Oppenheimer Golf Club, as we inspire hope and awareness for Autism!

All finishers will receive a medal and the privilege of empowering our little ones to thrive, grow and reach their full potential.

22/10/2025

Breast is best 👌

21/10/2025

🗣️✨ Today is World Stuttering Day!

At Dr. de Abreu’s paediatric practice, we believe every child’s voice deserves to be heard — clearly, confidently, and with pride 💙

If your little one shows signs of stuttering, remember you’re not alone. Early support from your paediatrician 👩‍⚕️ and a speech therapist 🗨️ can make a big difference in helping your child communicate with confidence 🌈👶

Let’s celebrate every word, every sound, and every brave attempt to speak 💬💪

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20/10/2025

19/10/2025

Sensory integration is an often overlooked aspect of ADHD management! Simply determining if a little one has ADHD is not enough - determining what contributes to your child's specific ADHD picture is far more important so to formulate targeted management and therapy! Contact us for more guidance and assistance it providing a holistic approach to ADHD.

This new systematic review consisting of 31 studies investigated patterns in individuals with - the researchers found that individuals with ADHD showed a significantly higher prevalence of sensory differences across all four domains of the Sensory Profile assessment compared to those without ADHD.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2025.02.019

14/10/2025

13/10/2025

The Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) is a joint initiative of the Departments of Basic Education, Health and Social Development. School health teams visit schools to provide health education, health screenings, and some on-site services. The programme aims to improve children’s health, reduce health barriers to learning, and help learners stay in school and perform at their best.

For more information on the ISHP, click here: https://www.education.gov.za/Portals/0/Documents/Publications/Intergrated%20School%20Health%20Programme_learners_centre%20aligned_English.pdf?ver=2015-02-24-085344-000.

11/10/2025

🌟 Friday Fact Check with Pediatric Partners! 🌟

Did you know that food allergies and food intolerances are not the same thing? Parents often use the words interchangeably, but they have very different health implications.

🥜 Food Allergy
✅ Involves the immune system
✅ The body mistakes a food protein as harmful and reacts to it
✅ Symptoms can range from hives, swelling, and vomiting to life-threatening anaphylaxis
✅ Even a tiny amount of the allergen can trigger a reaction
✅ Requires strict avoidance and an emergency plan (like an epinephrine auto-injector)

🥛 Food Intolerance
✅ Involves the digestive system
✅ The body has trouble breaking down or processing a food
✅ Symptoms may include gas, bloating, stomach pain, or diarrhea
✅ While uncomfortable, intolerances are not dangerous or life-threatening
✅ Example: lactose intolerance (difficulty digesting milk sugar)

👉 The bottom line:
Allergies = immune system and can be life-threatening.
Intolerances = digestive system and are uncomfortable but not dangerous.

If your child reacts to certain foods and you’re not sure whether it’s an allergy or an intolerance, talk with your pediatrician for evaluation and guidance.

💙 Helping families separate fact from fiction—one Friday at a time!

10/10/2025