About Us

Kids Medicare was started in July 2007 by Dr. Rahmat Bibi Bagus.
‍
Dr Bagus is a general practitioner with a special interest in paediatric primary care and Breastfeeding Medicine.
‍
She is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She is also a Lactation Consultant registered with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.

Dr. Bagus has many years of work experience at the world-famous Red Cross Children's Hospital. Doctor Bagus worked as a medical officer in medical outpatients’ clinic, allergy clinic and medical emergencies.

Doctor Bagus realised the need for affordable primary health care services in the private sector and therefore set about finding a dedicated team of professionals with a passion for paediatric primary care.

Kids Medicare offers baby vaccination services, counselling and occupational therapy.

‍Breastfeeding Care
‍Dr. Bagus is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
She is passionate about assisting and supporting mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals.

She has worked with mothers experiencing pain, supply challenges, breast surgery, previous breast reduction, and adoptive families, among others.

She has presented internationally at breastfeeding conferences and represented South Africa in our experience with HIV and breastfeeding. Her webinar is available at https://www.llli.org/webinar-registration-breastfeeding-in-the-context-of-hiv/.
‍
She co-teaches a 25-hour Breastfeeding Education Programme for Healthcare Workers (online) with Jean Ridler (RN,RM,IBCLC) twice a year. Course enquiries can be emailed to jridlerct@gmail.com.

Dr Bagus volunteers her time with La Leche League South Africa running free monthly support group meetings for breastfeeding mothers. For dates of the next meeting visit http://www.lllsa.org/or https://www.facebook.com/lalecheleaguesouthafrica