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Services

NIMA Fertility Clinic offers a comprehensive medical service from both fertility to general female health.
Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) can be used to overcome just about all forms of infertility and refers to specialised medical procedures intended to increase the chance of falling pregnant.
All treatments have one goal in common – to support sperm and eggs so that they have a higher possibility of fertilising to form an embryo, ultimately leading to the birth of a happy baby and healthy mother.
Every good and perfect gift comes from above.

James 1:17

Behind the clinic

Dr Ockie has a passion to help patients who struggle with fertility. He completed the advanced diploma in ART at Kiel University in Germany this year and is also starting his Masters in the Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction and Embryology through the University of Valencia in Spain. Dr van Schalkwyk worked part time for 7 years at the Midstream Fertility Clinic.

He also completed his Masters in the management of deep endometriosis through MIS Academy in Dubai. He also performs most of his gynaecological surgeries laparoscopically. This includes hysterectomies.

Dr van Schalkwyk also has a keen interest in caring for pregnant woman and their unborn babies.

The practice also provides general gynaecological services like cervical cancer screening (Papsmears and HPV testing), gynaecological surgery (including laparoscopic surgery), menopause guidance, pelvic ultrasound, age-appropriate annual gynaecological check-ups, contraceptive counselling and general female wellness.

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Gynaecology

Dr Ockie van Schalkwyk also offers general gynecological services, which include cervical cancer screening (Pap Smears and HPV testing), gynaecological surgery (including laparoscopic 1 surgery), menopause guidance, pelvic ultrasound, age-appropriate annual gynaecological check-ups, contraceptive counselling and general female wellness.

Antenatal care

Your pregnancy schedule is key to helping you on your journey to parenthood. Each time you see Dr Ockie, you will be one step closer to your moment of joy.
In each phase, use the opportunity to discuss any concerns with Dr Ockie and the NIMA Fertility Clinic team. All questions are worth asking to make sure you are at perfect pregnancy peace.

  • Week 6 – 10Booking visit

    This is your first pregnancy appointment - we will determine your expected date of delivery, determine whether a foetal heart beat is present and do some planning for the rest of your journey.

  • Week 12 – 13First trimester scan

    Routine testing for Down Syndrome, Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 are done. Other testing includes blood grouping, immunity against German Measles and Chicken Pox, HIV, Syphillis, Hepatitis B, a full blood count and thyroid testing.

  • Week 16Gender determination

    All results from previous tests will be discussed. We will also try to give you the answers for your gender reveal!

  • Week 20 – 22Anatomy sonar

    We will closely look at the baby’s anatomy.
    This sonar takes about 40 minutes.

  • Week 24Bed booking

    It is now time to book your bed at Mediclinic Midstream. We will continue to monitor your baby’s growth every month.

  • Week 24 - 40Monitoring

    As we monitor the growth of your baby, we also discuss all questions regarding the delivery.