Vitalab Fertility Clinic

Dear patients, Please note that our offices will be closed from 20 December 2024 and will reopen on 6 January 2025. In case of an emergency, please go to your nearest hospital emergency unit. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a joyous holiday season and a wonderful start to the new year. Warm regards, The Vitalab #Holiday2024 #Vitalab

💡 Did you know physiotherapy can make a big difference during pregnancy? Talya Chemel Whether you're preparing for a vaginal or cesarean delivery, physiotherapy can: Strengthen your core and pelvic floor Teach birthing positions to help your baby engage Include perineal massage to reduce tearing or the need for episiotomy Address pain and discomfort, ensuring you don’t settle for unnecessary aches ✨ The goal? A beautiful pregnancy, free from severe pain, and preparation for a smooth delivery. And after your baby arrives, continue to support you with techniques for breastfeeding, managing neck and back tension, and coping with sleepless nights. #PregnancySupport #PhysiotherapyForMoms #HealthyPregnancy #PelvicFloorHealth #joyfuljourney www.vitalab.com

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Vitalab! 🎁 May your holiday be as bright as the twinkling lights and as warm as the bonds of family. Here's to a festive season filled with happiness, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. ❤️ From our Vitalab family to yours, Merry Christmas and best wishes for a fertile and joyful new year ahead! 🌟 www.vitalab.com

🌿 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘤 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳: 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘦 🌿 Did you know the pelvic floor is an emotional powerhouse in your body? Chronic stress, anxiety, and the hustle and bustle of life (especially in Johannesburg!) can leave your pelvic floor in a constant state of tension. Here are a few tips from Talya Chemel 🧘♀️ Relaxation is the key to a functional pelvic floor! Through techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, grounding exercises ("feet on the ground, bum on the chair"), and tailored yoga poses, you can downregulate your nervous system and create a healthier, more balanced pelvic floor. 💡 Tight doesn’t mean strong. A tight pelvic floor can often be weak and dysfunctional, much like carrying a heavy grocery bag all day – it’s not sustainable! 💪 By focusing on relaxation and functional strength, we aim for a pelvic floor that contracts beautifully but also relaxes effortlessly. ✨ Take a moment today to breathe deeply, let go of the tension, and nurture your body’s emotional center. Your pelvic floor will thank you! www.vitalab.com #PelvicFloorHealth #RelaxationTechniques #Breathwork #EmotionalWellness #FunctionalStrength

Intimacy and Your Fertility Journey: A Vital Perspective For many couples, the fertility journey can make intimacy feel more like a task than a moment of connection. Talya an expert pelvic floor physiotherapist, Talya Chemel Physiotherapy , offers essential insights and solutions to reclaim joy and connection in your relationship: 💡 The Challenge: Timed intercourse during ovulation can become stressful, reducing intimacy and making penetration feel like a chore. In some cases, it may even lead to discomfort or pain. 💡 The Solution: Introducing Sensate Focus Therapy – a technique to revive connection, intimacy, and pleasure without the pressure of penetrative sex. This approach can be guided by a psychologist or a pelvic floor physiotherapist. 💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 🔹 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 – 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻. 🔹 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀. 🔹 𝗔 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯’𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱. 👩⚕️ Remember: You deserve to enjoy intimacy, connection, and every step of your journey to starting or growing your family. #VitalabFertility #FertilityJourney #PelvicFloorHealth #SensateFocus #PainFreeIntimacy #ParenthoodJourney #YouDeserveMore www.vitalab.com

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆! Talya Chemel shares an important tip for all women, especially those on their fertility journey: always use lubrication! 💡 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? The amount of natural lubrication your body produces isn't always linked to arousal levels. Many factors can reduce natural lubrication, like: ➡️ Antidepressants ➡️ Antihistamines ➡️ Breastfeeding ➡️ Pregnancy For those trying to conceive, choosing the right lubricant is key: ✅ Water-based lubricants are safe, effective, and easily available at stores like Dis-Chem. ✅ Pre-seed is another option known for supporting conception, though it's on the pricier side. ✅ Some gynecologists even recommend natural options like coconut oil, but Vitalab experts prefer water-based products. 💡 Pro tip: Water-based lubricants can dry out, so don’t hesitate to reapply as needed for comfort and ease. Make your fertility journey smoother and stress-free. Remember: Always use lube! #Vitalab #FertilityJourney #TTC #LubricationMatters #expertadvice www.vitalab.com

💡 What is an Isthmocele? Dr. Gobetz shares insights on isthmocele, also called a cesarean scar defect (CSD)—a common occurrence after cesarean sections. 🩺 What You Need to Know: 🔹 Up to 70% of women show this defect on ultrasound post-cesarean. 🔹 Most cases are asymptomatic and don't require surgery. 🔹 Symptoms may include: Spotting or abnormal uterine bleeding. Painful periods or discomfort during intercourse. Secondary infertility caused by toxic residual blood in the defect. 📢 When to Seek Help: If you're experiencing symptoms, consult an endoscopic reproductive medicine specialist, preferably SASREG-accredited. 🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘇: 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗦𝗗 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆! 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. #CesareanScarDefect #Isthmocele #WomenHealth #FertilityCare #vitalab www.vitalab.com

At Vitalab, our mission is to help you achieve your dream of becoming a parent by providing expert medical and fertility care. But the journey to parenthood often involves more than just medical treatment. That’s where physiotherapy steps in to play a vital supporting role—during your fertility journey, through pregnancy, and even after your baby is born. https://lnkd.in/gjfWDKsu Talya Chemel #Physiotherapy #Physio #Fertility #Infertility #Vitalab

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Did you know that the pelvis is much more than just a physical part of our anatomy? It's where we store emotions—both positive and negative. Studies reveal that anxiety and fear often cause our pelvic floor muscles to tighten- Talya Chemel For women navigating trauma, chronic stress, or even the emotional highs and lows of a fertility journey, the pelvic floor can hold onto this tension. This may lead to difficulties with intimacy, discomfort, or even challenges with conception. Seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist can transform your journey. By addressing chronic tension and anxiety, you can experience: ✨ Pain-free intimacy ✨ Emotional ease ✨ Greater relaxation and connection Your body deserves to feel safe, at ease, and ready to welcome life’s most beautiful moments. www.vitalab.com #PelvicFloorHealth #FertilityJourney #WomensHealth #EmotionalWellness

🌀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: Did you know that the pelvic floor is responsible for the rhythm of contraction and relaxation during orgasm? A healthy pelvic floor that can both contract and relax is key to: ✅ Enjoyable penetration ✅ Enhanced sensation ✅ Reaching orgasm 🩺 Why Does This Matter? A pelvic floor that’s too tight may inhibit relaxation, while one that’s too weak might lack the strength for effective contractions. Both can impact your experience. 💡𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: The clitoris isn’t just a small external part—it’s a complex internal organ that expands with blood flow during arousal, a process supported by a well-functioning pelvic floor! Let’s normalize conversations about pelvic health and intimacy. If you’re curious to learn more or need guidance, reach out to the experts at Vitalab Fertility Clinic or connect with Talya Chemel for specialized care. 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments! Let’s empower every aspect of your health journey. #Vitalab #PelvicHealth #Intimacy #WomenEmpoweringWomen #FertilityWellness www.vitalab.com