Severe depression during pregnancy, premature birth, labour complications – these are all effects of eating disorders that can cause serious, potentially fatal, health issues for you and your baby. If you have an eating disorder and want a healthy pregnancy, it’s essential that you seek treatment. All Marie Stopes clinics and HCUs offer a comprehensive pregnancy…
You’ve read the plethora of information about practicing safe sex by using barrier-method contraceptives and have bought a pack of condoms – great! But do you know how to use them? Approximately 75% of people don’t! Which means there are a lot of unintended pregnancies that could have been prevented. So, listen up to ensure…
New centre, same high-quality sexual and reproductive health services for all women in the country. Marie Stopes recently celebrated the relocation of its Bree Street centre to Rondebosch Medical Centre Private Hospital in Mowbray.
Do you have a new partner? It’s time to start off on a clean slate. Before you have sex for the first time, there are certain topics that should be covered; HIV and STI testing as well as contraceptive methods are essential questions to ask. You may not realise it straight away, but this conversation…
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the arteries as it travels through your body. If the force gets higher, it leads to hypertension (high blood pressure) which can cause damage to the arteries, resulting in pregnancy complications for you and your baby; other life-threatening issues include stroke, aneurysm and heart attack.
We read about dating advice for men all the time; from the importance of using contraceptives, to how to project confidence. Ladies, in this article, we’re going to switch it up – here are a selection of dating tips for you, from men.
At Marie Stopes, we understand that many people avoid getting an HIV test because they are afraid of the result. There’s no need to be afraid; get tested and know your status. HIV is preventable, and you can reduce your risk by knowing your status. Early detection means early treatment and better outcomes.  In this…
The reality is that accidents happen. If you have unprotected sex, forget to take birth control pills or a condom breaks during sex, emergency contraception pill is available to you through Marie Stopes South Africa to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. This type of emergency contraception is known as the morning-after pill. Learn more about the…
Endometriosis is a gynaecological medical condition whereby the tissue that forms the lining of your uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity; the lining is known as the endometrium.
Childbirth is possibly the most personal experience for women. Today, there are more childbirth options for expectant mothers than ever before including: vaginal births, home births, elective Cesarean section and even water births which can be performed at home – let’s explore the different options for you to decide which one suits you best.