Pregnancy And Gynaecological Care That Puts You At Ease
Compassionate obstetric and gynaecological care at Melomed Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, supporting you through pregnancy, women’s health concerns and every stage in between. Consultations give you the time to ask questions, understand your options and feel clear about what comes next.
Women's Health Care That Starts With Listening
Some visits begin with good news and a positive pregnancy test. Others start with a period that has become hard to manage. Whatever brings you in, the first step at Dr Malonda Makanda's Mitchells Plain practice is the same: a proper conversation about what you are experiencing and what you would like to understand.
Dr Makanda practises across both obstetrics and gynaecology at Melomed Mitchells Plain. On the pregnancy side, that means planning for conception, routine antenatal visits, closer monitoring when a pregnancy carries extra risk, and delivery, whether vaginal or by caesarean section. On the gynaecological side, it covers cervical screening, heavy or irregular bleeding, period pain, bladder and pelvic floor concerns, and surgery when it is genuinely needed. Every recommendation comes with an explanation so that you can weigh up your options properly.
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Meet Dr Malonda Makanda
Dr Makanda is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist and a Fellow of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa. He qualified in medicine at the University of Kinshasa and has worked in obstetrics and gynaecology in South African hospitals for more than a decade. He currently practises at Melomed Mitchells Plain in Cape Town.
His particular interests are high-risk pregnancy and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery. Consultations are available in English and French, and you will hear what the findings mean and what each option involves, in plain language, before any decision is made.
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Preconception Counselling & Assessment
Thinking about starting a family, or finding that it is taking longer than expected? A preconception visit helps you prepare for pregnancy, while an assessment looks for reasons conception may be delayed.
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Antenatal Care
Regular check-ups follow your health and your baby's growth from the early weeks until delivery. Each visit includes time for your questions.
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High-Risk Pregnancies
Conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, or carrying twins, call for closer monitoring. Visits and tests are adjusted to match what your pregnancy needs.
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Childbirth
Whether you are planning a vaginal birth or a caesarean section, Dr Makanda talks you through what happens on the day and how recovery usually unfolds afterwards.
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Gynaecology
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Pap Smear
A quick test that checks the cervix for cell changes long before they cause symptoms. Your result shows whether you need a closer look.
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Very heavy periods or bleeding between cycles deserve attention. An assessment looks for the cause and the options available to bring the bleeding under control.
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Menstrual Disorders
Severe period pain is not common, and it is not something you simply have to live with. Endometriosis and fibroids are two frequent causes worth investigating.
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Urogynaecology
Leaking urine when you cough or a feeling of heaviness in the pelvis can point to pelvic floor changes, often after childbirth or menopause. Options range from targeted exercises to surgical repair.
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Gynaecological Surgery
When surgery is recommended, you should understand why. Dr Makanda explains each procedure and what recovery involves before you agree to anything, using keyhole techniques where appropriate.
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Dr Malonda Makanda
Obstetric and gynaecological care at Melomed Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, from planning a pregnancy to managing the concerns that come later in life.