Dr Martin Herbst Paediatric Surgeon

29/05/2026

🐼 Dr Paws says: Sometimes the best medicine isn’t found in a bottle… it’s found in a smile, a giggle, and a good laugh! 😄💚

Even during tough days, laughter can help children feel a little braver, lighter, and stronger.
So today, share a joke, make a silly face, and spread some smiles — healing starts with happiness too! 🐼✨



Book a consultation with Dr Martin Herbst today.
☎️ 0218790870
📧 [email protected]
https://www.martinherbstpaedsurg.co.za

27/05/2026

🐼💙 DR PAWS SAYS:

“Germs are just tiny villains, and YOU are the superhero getting ready to defeat them!” 🦸✨

Every medicine, cuddle, nap, and brave smile is part of your superpower. 💪🌈

To all our little warriors:
You are stronger than you think, braver than you know, and never fighting alone. 🐼❤️



Book a consultation with Dr Martin Herbst today.
☎️ 0218790870
📧 [email protected]
https://www.martinherbstpaedsurg.co.za

25/05/2026

🐼 DR PAWS GUIDE

Intussusception is a tummy emergency where part of the bowel folds into itself. 🚨

Watch for:
• Severe tummy pain that comes and goes
• Pulling legs up and crying
• Vomiting
• Blood in stool
• Sleepiness or low energy

Most common in babies and toddlers. Early treatment is very important and often avoids surgery. 💛

🐼 “Trust your instincts — don’t ignore severe tummy pain.”



Book a consultation with Dr Martin Herbst today.
☎️ 0218790870
📧 [email protected]
https://www.martinherbstpaedsurg.co.za

22/05/2026

🐼 Dr Paws Reminder 💛

Being the parent of a child facing sickness, injury, or medical challenges can feel incredibly isolating. Behind every brave little patient is a parent carrying worry, exhaustion, and hope all at once.

Sometimes the most meaningful support is simply acknowledging that bond — seeing not only the child, but also the people loving them through the hard days.

A kind message, a check-in, a meal, or even just saying “I’m here” can make a bigger difference than you realize. 💛

To every parent walking a difficult medical journey with their child: you are seen, you are appreciated, and you are not alone. 🐼



Book a consultation with Dr Martin Herbst today.
☎️ 0218790870
📧 [email protected]
https://www.martinherbstpaedsurg.co.za

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

🐼💛 Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the diagnosis… it’s finding the right words.

When talking to a child facing a health challenge — or the parents walking that journey with them — kindness matters more than perfection. 🩺✨

🐼 Dr Paws reminds us:
💬 Speak gently
💬 Listen patiently
💬 Offer hope honestly
💬 And never underestimate the power of simply saying:
“I’m here for you.”

A little compassion can make a very big difference. 💛🐾



Book a consultation with Dr Martin Herbst today.
☎️ 0218790870
📧 [email protected]
https://www.martinherbstpaedsurg.co.za

19/05/2026

🐼 DR PAWS GUIDE | Tummy Conditions in Babies & Children
Worried about your child’s tummy symptoms? 💛
Learn to recognise important signs like projectile vomiting in young babies (which may indicate pyloric stenosis) and vomiting blood or black stools in older children (which needs urgent care). Most causes are treatable — but early recognition and action make all the difference.
👉 If you notice anything unusual, trust your instincts and seek medical help.
🐼 “You’re doing the right thing by paying attention to your child’s health.”

Book a consultation with Dr Martin Herbst today.
☎️ 0218790870
📧 [email protected]
https://www.martinherbstpaedsurg.co.za

“Gentle Strength, Healing Young Lives.” Dr Martin Herbst - Paediatric Surgeon based at Netcare N1 City Hospital in Cape Town. Who is Dr Martin Herbst ? What is a Paediatric Surgeon? A pediatric surgeon is a specialized doctor skilled in performing surgery on children, from newborns to teenagers....

08/05/2026