When you choose me as your primary care giver, I commit myself to “WALKING” the entire journey with you.

You can make an appointment as soon as you find out you’re expecting.

For your initial visit I will need your pregnancy blood test results. We will do history taking, i.e., past obstetric history, medical & surgical history.

Examinations will include weight, vital signs, urine test, examination of the breasts and abdominal examination. I will see you monthly up until 34 weeks gestation, thereafter every two weeks until 40 weeks. During the pregnancy I might refer you for additional blood tests if necessary as well as an ultrasound. I offer antenatal care for moms who choose home birth as well as those who opt for a hospital birth.

If you choose a homebirth, I will assist you every step of the way. During our antenatal visits we will discuss signs of labour, how to monitor your contractions and when to call me (usually during the active stage of labour). We will also discuss your birth plan and the procedures followed immediately after birth e.g., delayed cord clamping, skin to skin and administration of Oxytocin. I have a birthing pool which you can hire if you opt to have a waterbirth, or want to use it as pain relief during labour. I am fully equipped with all the medical supplies required during birth, as well as emergency equipment, like oxygen, IV lines & IV fluids and medication to stop bleeding if required. A complete neonatal assessment is performed after birth.

Moms are welcome to have a doula of their choice, to assist and support them during the labour process.

In the event of an emergency, Karl Bremer Hospital is my designated back-up facility. I am professionally trained and possess the required experience, to identify potential problems and manage emergencies. If and when required, I will quickly arrange a calm transfer to hospital. I am fully trained and skilled to provide immediate response to an emergency situation.

After successful birth I stay with you for approximately two hours. During this time, I monitor you and baby for any complications, assist with breastfeeding, make sure mom and baby are healthy and comfortable.

Post-natal assessment of both mom and baby are done on day 3 and day 7 post birth. For mom I will check the vital signs, breasts, bleeding, fundal height and stitches, if suturing was performed in the event of tearing. Baby will be assessed for signs of jaundice, vital signs will be thoroughly checked, eyes will be monitored for signs of infection, a weight check is done and assistance with breastfeeding is provided.

A minimum of two post-natal visits are required.

If all is well after these visits, parents can make the first appointment at a paediatrician of their choice. Baby will also be referred to the baby clinic at 2 weeks for a weight check. I provide the Road to Health booklet as well as birth notification for home affairs.

• Antenatal visits are scheduled from Monday to Friday, between 9am – 5pm
• Initial/Screening visit duration is 1-hour, at a fee of R900
• Antenatal follow-up visits duration is 30 minutes, at a fee of R700
• Consultation schedule: Once monthly until 36 weeks, thereafter every 2 weeks until 40 weeks, then weekly until 42 weeks
• Booking cancelation must be made 24 hours before the scheduled visit or you’ll be liable for payment
• Post-natal visits will be done on day 3 and day 7 after birth after birth (At least 2 post-natal visits required)
• Post-natal visits include postnatal check-up for mom and baby, weight check and breastfeeding consultation
• Post-natal visit is done at a fee of R1000
• All payments must be made before or on the day of your visit, either in cash or via EFT

Bookings can be made via WhatsApp, or by calling 0828240198 and via bookings@midwifebynature.co.za 

You will receive a confirmation message the day before your appointment