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Happy Women's Day 🤍Today our hearts are full of gratitude for the mothers who show up exhausted and still show up with...
09/08/2026

Happy Women's Day 🤍
Today our hearts are full of gratitude for the mothers who show up exhausted and still show up with love, for the women who raised us, for the colleagues who inspire us daily, and for every woman walking her own unique journey. You carry so much, often quietly. Today, you are seen.
Thankful to all the women who make our lives beautiful.

With love and appreciation from our practice💛

Here's something fascinating from recent research: 🧬🤱 Breastmilk contains human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) specialise...
06/08/2026

Here's something fascinating from recent research: 🧬🤱 Breastmilk contains human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) specialised sugars that your baby can't even digest directly. Instead, they act as food for beneficial gut bacteria, helping establish a healthy microbiome from day one.

This matters more than you'd think. 💙 A well-established gut microbiome in infancy is linked to stronger immune regulation, better digestion, and may even influence the long-term risk of allergies and certain metabolic conditions.

Newer research is also exploring how immune cells transferred through breastmilk may directly shape a baby's developing immune system, an area of lactation science that's only just beginning to be understood. 🔬

It's one more reason why breastmilk is so much more than nutrition, it's an active, adaptive system working behind the scenes for your baby's health.

Questions about your baby's feeding or gut health? We're always happy to chat it through. 💜

🤍 Breastmilk truly is remarkable. 🍼✨It's living tissue packed with antibodies, 🛡️ immune cells, and nutrients that adapt...
05/08/2026

🤍 Breastmilk truly is remarkable. 🍼✨

It's living tissue packed with antibodies, 🛡️ immune cells, and nutrients that adapt in real time to exactly what your baby needs, day by day. From the immune protection in those very first drops of colostrum to the long-chain fatty acids supporting your baby's growing brain 🧠, science keeps confirming what generations of mothers have always known: breastfeeding is one of the most powerful things you can do for your baby's health.

And it goes both ways, nursing also supports your own recovery 🌸, lowers your long-term risk of certain cancers, and helps your body heal after birth. 💕

This World Breastfeeding Week, we're celebrating every feed, every latch, every 3am session 🌙🍼 you're doing something incredible for your little one.

And if you need support along the way, whether it's supply concerns, latch troubles, or simply a little reassurance, we're always here for you. 🤗💜

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 💜Every breastfeeding journey is unique, and no two experiences are the same.Whether you'...
04/08/2026

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 💜

Every breastfeeding journey is unique, and no two experiences are the same.

Whether you're preparing for your baby's arrival, breastfeeding, expressing, combination feeding, or supporting someone who is, we're here to provide trusted, evidence-based information to help you navigate the journey with confidence.

Over the next few days, we'll be sharing some helpful information on breastfeeding.

💜 Follow along, save the posts for future reference, and share them with a parent who might find them helpful.

Not every crying baby has "colic" and the term isn't as straightforward as many parents think. 👶💛In this post, we unpack...
30/07/2026

Not every crying baby has "colic" and the term isn't as straightforward as many parents think. 👶💛

In this post, we unpack what colic really means, what your paediatrician looks for before making the diagnosis, and the red flags that should never be ignored.

If you're in the thick of long evenings with a crying baby, know this: you're not alone, and it's not your fault. 💕

Save this post for reassurance, and share it with a parent who might need it.


😴💜 Safe sleep saves lives.Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important things you can do to reduce the...
28/07/2026

😴💜 Safe sleep saves lives.

Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important things you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS. Swipe through for simple, evidence-based tips every parent and caregiver should know.

Save this post and share it with someone expecting a little one. 👶💜

🤧 If your child's "colds" never quite go away, it might be time to ask a different question.🏡 House dust mite allergy is...
22/07/2026

🤧 If your child's "colds" never quite go away, it might be time to ask a different question.

🏡 House dust mite allergy is incredibly common in South African children and often goes undiagnosed for years.

✅ The good news? It's testable, and once identified, it's very manageable - helping your child breathe easier and feel better. 💜

📞 To book a consultation: 011 842 7626

18/07/2026

Happy Birthday to our incredible Dr. Ebrahim! 🎉🎂💜

This video is a small token of appreciation from the staff and patients whose lives you have touched with your kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your heartfelt birthday wishes and help make this surprise so special.

Dr. Ebrahim, your care extends far beyond medicine—you make families feel heard, supported, and loved. We are so grateful for everything you do and for the difference you make every single day.

Wishing you many more years filled with happiness, good health, love, and abundant blessings. May this year be your best one yet! 💐✨

Happy Birthday, Doctor! We appreciate you more than words can say. ❤️

Some reflux is a normal part of infancy, but when it starts affecting your baby's growth, feeding, or sleep, it's time t...
16/07/2026

Some reflux is a normal part of infancy, but when it starts affecting your baby's growth, feeding, or sleep, it's time to look a little closer. 🍼💜

Not all reflux looks like frequent vomiting. Silent reflux can be just as distressing and often shows up in more subtle ways.

Swipe through to learn the signs that may suggest your baby needs a medical assessment.

📞 To book a consultation: 071 621 1332
☎️ 011 842 7626
🌐 www.drhebrahim.co.za

Address

Cnr Castor Road And Saint Josephs Street
Symhurst
1401

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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+27118427626

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