Paediatric care for every stage, from 7 days to 13 years
From well-baby check-ups and everyday illnesses to hospital care and ongoing conditions, this is what Dr Lambrechts helps with at each stage of childhood.
The essentials
Well-baby check-ups
It is highly recommended to bring your baby to the paediatrician every three months until they are one year old to assess developmental progress. See our FAQ for the full schedule.
General paediatric care
Acute and chronic medical illnesses, from everyday coughs and rashes to ongoing conditions we look after together over time.
In-hospital care
If your child requires hospital admission, it will be at Life Groenkloof Hospital, where a parent is allowed to sleep over with the child.
Primary services
Clinical care
- Pre- and post-operative care, especially for children with cerebral palsy
- Preventative care
- Hospital admissions
- Specialist referrals
Support and admin
- Specialised health education
- Chronic medication forms for medical aids
- Motivations if required by medical aid
Other
- Children with cerebral palsy or other disabilities
- Screen time and use of the internet
Paediatric care by age
What we commonly help with at each stage, from newborn to teenager.
Infants
7 days to 12 months- Well-baby check-ups
- Reflux, cramps, colic and crying
- Non-judgmental advice about feeding
- Non-judgmental advice about immunisations
- Skin rashes
- Wheezy chest
- Possible cow's milk allergy
- Introducing solids
- Growth and nutrition
- HIV diagnosis and treatment
- Acute or chronic illnesses and infections
- Advice about general matters of daily life
- Social issues
- Epilepsy treatment and referral
Toddlers
1 to 3 years- Yearly check-ups: developmental milestones and general health
- Picky eaters
- Constipation
- Potty training and hygiene
- Allergies, eczema and hay fever
- Wheezy child
- Recurrent infections
- Runny nose
- Chronic illnesses such as epilepsy
- Social issues
- HIV diagnosis and treatment
Children
5 to 9 years- General health, growth, nutrition and development
- Learning problems
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Constipation
- Allergies, hay fever and eczema
- Asthma
- Recurrent infections: work-up and referral
- Mental health and social issues
- HIV diagnosis and treatment
Young teens
10 to 13 years- Mental health issues and referral if needed
- Chronic and acute illnesses
- Asthma, hay fever, eczema and allergies
- Constipation
- Learning problems
- Nutrition
- Exercise and weight management
- Immunisation against HPV
Counselling services for parents
Sometimes what a parent needs most is time to talk it through.
- Development
- What to expect with a newborn
- Advice about breastfeeding and formula feeding
- Introducing solids and help with picky eaters
- General medical conditions and growth
- Chronic conditions, for example asthma, HIV and cerebral palsy
Not sure if we can help?
If what you are looking for is not listed above, give us a call and we'll point you in the right direction.
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