find an independent midwife in your area
gauteng
Heather Pieterse
Practice
Midwives Exclusive
38 Belrene Street
Rietondale, Pretoria, Gauteng
Services Offered
Birth option discussions
Birth planning
Antenatal care
Antenatal education / natural birth workshops
Births – home, free standing birth centre and in hospital
Postnatal care / breastfeeding support up to 6 weeks
Birth pool hire
Mom and baby workshops
Post birth debriefing / reflection
Qualifications
Registered Nurse: general, comm health, psych and midwifery
Advanced midwifery and neonatology
Approach & Midwifery Style
Birth matters! I believe in woman’s birthing rights:
- a right to proper full information
- a right to quality safe comprehensive yet unique care
- a right to choose
- a right to birth at a venue of their choice
I also believe in growing Midwives into practice which is what I’ve been doing effectively over the past 20 years.
Contact Details
Tel: (012) 329-3865
Website: www.midwives-exclusive.co.za
Facebook: Midwives Exclusive
Rietondale, Pretoria
Christél Jordaan
Practice
Midwives Exclusive
38 Belrene Street
Pretoria, Gauteng
Services Offered
I am part of a group practice that offers one-to-one midwife-led care for the duration of pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period. We have a sonographer on-site as well as a network of private obstetricians, pediatricians and hospitals whom we refer to when needed. We also offer antenatal classes & post birth reflection.
Qualifications
BCur (UP)
Advanced Midwifery (UJ)
Admin & Education (Unisa)
MCur (NWU)
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe in a family-centered approach. Safety of mother and baby is my first priority but I believe a positive birth experience is equally as important. I try to guide women and their partners to make informed decisions and have control over their own care. I am sensitive and I care about my patients. I try to build a relationship of mutual trust and respect with each family.
Contact Details
Tel: (012) 329-3865
Website: www.midwives-exclusive.co.za
Facebook: Midwives Exclusive
Rietondale, Pretoria
Deidre Nel
Practice
Bellies and Beyond
5th Street
Linden, Randburg
Services Offered
Antenatal classes
Antenatal care
Labour and delivery services
Postnatal assistance
Qualifications
Advanced Midwife
Approach & Midwifery Style
I want to inspire all new parents to be constantly inquisitive and to gain as much knowledge as they could to make informed choices.
Being a mother is not the easiest job in the world, but believing in yourself and being well informed definitely helps! Empowerment and informed decisions are key aspects to ensure a positive birth experience…… and the best kick off to a lifetime of good mothering.
Contact Details
Tel: (072) 461-7867
Website: www.belliesandbeyond.co.za
Facebook: Bellies and Beyond
Linden, Randburg
Ester Naude
Practice
Ester Naude Private Midwife
Genesis Maternity Clinic
5 Northwold Drive
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Services Offered
Antenatal consultations
Intrapartum care
Labour support and birth
Postpartum care, advice and support
Qualifications
BCur IV and Advance Midwife
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe in building a trusting relationship during the antenatal period which will be reflected in the women’s positive birth outcomes. Creating a space during labour and birth where mom can trust me and allow her body to birth her baby in a natural way as possible with a little interference as possible. I am passionate about natural labour and birth and will be there to support you during your body’s natural process of giving birth.
Birthing is a journey of self-discovery and self-belief and every birth is unique and amazing.
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 743-3625
Website: www.midwifeester.co.za
Facebook: Private Midwife – Ester Naude
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Marié van Heerden
Practice
Into the Light Midwife Services
Genesis Maternity Clinic
5 Northwold Drive
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Services Offered
I am a Christian midwife that focus on the holistic experience of childbirth. I have 24 years experience in midwifery and neonatology, with a passion and love for pregnancy and birth. I believe pregnancy and childbirth is a sacred time in a woman’s life and should be nurtured. Providing evidence based care to the family to guide them through a gentle and natural birthing experience is my focus.
Qualifications
RM RN, MSc in nursing Mother & child, Advance Midwife, Neonatal medical & surgical science
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe in a family-centered approach. Safety of mother and baby is my first priority but I believe a positive birth experience is equally as important. I try to guide women and their partners to make informed decisions and have control over their own care. I am sensitive and I care about my patients. I try to build a relationship of mutual trust and respect with each family.
Contact Details
Tel: (083) 387-3144
Facebook: Into the Light Midwife Services
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Lilo Mthembu
Practice
Tén-n-Tén Birthing
Genesis Maternity Clinic
5 Northwold Drive
Johannesburg
Services Offered
Antenatal Care
Birthing
Pap-Smear
Home Birthing
Vbac
Qualifications
Bcur in Nursing
Approach & Midwifery Style
Pregnancy labour and birthing is a supernatural process. Every woman is capable of birthing a baby her way in a hands off approach. A mom is an advocate for her own labour and birthing. Allowing moms to take charge of this period in their lives, is empowering. Teaching open mindedness regarding the process and the possible turn of events involved in preparation for the arrival of a new member of the family helps families to lose control and focus on enjoying the process and the event itself. I love my job.
Contact Details
Tel: (081) 234-8804
Website: www.lilomidwife.co.za
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Sarah Jones
Practice
Great Expectations Midwives
Genesis Maternity Clinic
5 Northwold Drive
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Services Offered
Antenatal Care
Home Births
Hospital Births
Postnatal care
Qualifications
B Nursing
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe in trusting the body to do what is what made to do. Only interfering if medically necessary. Birth is a primal event which is safest when left to unfold on its own.
Contact Details
Tel: (083) 326-3921
Website: www.greatexpectationsmidwives.co.za
Facebook: Great Expectations Midwives
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Elrika Knoetze
Practice
Great Expectations Midwives
Genesis Maternity Clinic
5 Northwold Drive
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Services Offered
Private midwifery services
Qualifications
Professional nurse (Bcur)
Approach & Midwifery Style
Passionate about the family’s overall experience in becoming new parents.
Contact Details
Tel: (072) 783-0951
Website: www.greatexpectationsmidwives.co.za
Facebook: Great Expectations Midwives
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Ruwaida Moola
Practice
Ruwaida Moola Miracle Births
99 Oxford Road
Saxonwold, Rosebank
Johannesburg
Services Offered
Antenatal care and consultations
Birth at a Birthing centre
Non-medicated methods of pain relief
Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Community nurse, psychiatric nursing, Advanced midwifery and neonatology, diploma in nursing education, fertility nurse
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe that every expectant mum deserves a beautiful birth. They need to feel empowered, respected and cared for under safe practicing guidelines. My practice includes a hands on approach. All first time mum’s and VBAC’S will have a doula to assist during labour and birth. I believe in touch, guidance, breathing, massage, positioning, and movement during labouring to minimize medical intervention and analgesia. My practice includes a multidisciplinary approach. I work closely with obstetricians, psychologists, dietitians, reflexologists,
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 784-7949
Website: www.miraclebirths.co.za
Rosebank, Johannesburg
Victoria Black
Practice
Protea Nursing Services
36 11th Street, Greymont
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Services Offered
Wellness Check-ups (Personal and Company Wellness)
Post-Hospitalisation Care
Wound Care
Antenatal and Postnatal Care
Birthing Services
VBAC’s (Vaginal Birth after Caesarian Section)
Breastfeeding Assistance
Baby/Child Wellness Check-Ups
Contraceptives and Family Planning
Laboratory Phlebotomy Services
Qualifications
Bcur – University of Johannesburg
Approach & Midwifery Style
Welcome and thank you for choosing Protea Nursing Services for your care! We are a private nursing and midwifery practice. We aim to provide excellent nursing and midwifery services to our clients, to meet their individual needs.
I always knew that I wanted to be a midwife. Before I even started my journey to become a nurse the whole process of childbearing held a special place in my heart. When I finally trained as a midwife it just affirmed what I had always known, my place was at the family’s side when you bring new life into this world. It is a very sacred time in a person’s life, whether you are starting a new family or becoming parents again for the fifth time. It remains a blessing and should be treated with attention to detail, individualized care and sensitivity. I trained at the University of Johannesburg and received a Bachelors Degree in Nursing with qualifications in the fields of midwifery, community nursing and psychiatric nursing. I then did my community service as a midwife at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital after finishing my training. It was through my own experience during my first pregnancy that I fell in love with Genesis Clinic and eventually to work there as a staff midwife. I have been fortunate to have had both my children at Genesis. It was through my experiences as a mother and a midwife that I wanted to go into private practice, to give others the same positive experiences that I had during my journeys into motherhood. I believe that you are the captain of the boat and should be well informed throughout your pregnancy, to make educated choices for you, your family and your baby. As a team we will work together to strive towards a positive experience throughout the pregnancy, labour, birth and beyond.
Contact Details
Tel: (072) 756-9746
Website: proteanurse.co.za
Facebook: Protea Nursing Services
Greymont, Johannesburg
Lindsay van der Walt
Practice
Infinity Babies
136 17th Street
Orange Grove, Johannesburg
Services Offered
Ante-natal consultations
Home birth
Birth centre births
Hospital births
Vbacs
Postnatal care
Qualifications
Bcur
Contact Details
Tel: (083) 501-1424
Website: www.infinitybabies.co.za
Facebook: Infinity Babies
Orange Grove, Johannesburg
Juriet Nieuwoudt
Practice
Birth Divine
8 Drakensberg Street
Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp
Services Offered
Ante-Natal Checkups with scans
Birth Support
Post-Natal Checkups
Qualifications
B.Cur
Approach & Midwifery Style
I try and approach birth as naturally as possible with the least amount of intervention as possible. I truly believe pregnancy and labour is a part of your natural reproductive cycle and should be treated as such. It is also a family affair and hubby and siblings should be involved in the process as much as they want to be.
Contact Details
Tel: (084) 973-9816
Facebook: Birth Divine – Midwifery Services by Juriet Nieuwoudt
Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp
Sharon Marsay
Practice
Nature’s Way Midwifery
18 Nicolyn Avenue
Ruiterhof, Randburg
Services Offered
Antenatal care
Intrapartum care
Home birth
Postnatal care
Breastfeeding support
Qualifications
RGN RN RM BSc Midwifery
Breastfeeding Consultant NCT UK
Approach & Midwifery Style
Focussing on simple childbirth through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual preparation during pregnancy to create conscious parents and families.
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 853-3445
Website: natureswaymidwifery.co.za
Ruiterhof, Randburg
Ayanda Ngidi
Practice
Indalwenhle Midwifery Services
Genesis Maternity Clinic
5 Northwold Drive
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Services Offered
Antenatal care
Labour and birth attendance
Postnatal care
Qualifications
B Cur 2007
B Cur Ed et Admin (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal nursing) (1 module outstanding till qualification)
Approach & Midwifery Style
My approach is simplistic and natural with the view that women’s bodies were design to birth naturally. I keep my clients well informed about their bodies, pregnancy, labour and birth and therefore can make informed choices. I’m a support and guide in pregnancy and in the postnatal period so there is less anxiety about the experience.
Contact Details
Tel: (073) 254-9491
Saxonwold, Johannesburg
Jenni Clarence
Practice
Jenni Clarence
12 Convent Road
Greenhills, Randfontein
Services Offered
Antenatal Clinic
Home Birth
Water Birth
Postnatal Clinic
Breastfeeding
Qualifications
BSC Nursing. RN, RM, PN CHN
Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology
Approach & Midwifery Style
I have been a midwife for 35 years. I have a home birthing centre. My approach is to empower women to manage their pregnancy in a holistic manner, with emphasis on gaining confidence in their own abilities. I have a special interest in the teenage mother.
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 897-6652
Randfontein, Johannesburg
Lindokuhle Tshabalala
Practice
Blooming in Grace Midwifery and Baby Clinic
Mofolo South, Soweto
Johannesburg
Services Offered
Antenatal care
Postnatal care (3rd day visit)
Family planning
Immunization (private)
Childhood growth and development consultations
Qualifications
4-year Nursing Diploma in general, psychiatry, community health nursing and midwifery
Approach & Midwifery Style
Being in the 4th industrial revolution and growing up in Soweto, I saw a need for the above services that I will be rendering at a convenient time because most women have to multitask in their roles. Between motherhood, being a working woman and a South African citizen, they won’t have enough time to attend consultations that will provide quality health services for their health, physically and mentally.
Contact Details
Tel: (081) 482-3839
Soweto, Johannesburg
Hettie Grove
Practice
Sr Hettie Grove Academy of Health Education
St Marys Wing, Life Springs Parkland Clinic
Artemis Road, Pollak Park, Springs
Services Offered
Early Bird Childbirth education classes
Childbirth education classes
Doula/Second midwife
Postnatal support
Breastfeeding classes, Home visits, and Homephototherapy
Lactation home visits
Breastfeeding clinic
Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife & Registered Community Health Nurse
B.Cur Ed.Admin
IBCLC, SACPE.SACLC
Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology
Certificate in Primary Health Care
Certificate Pharmacology for Nurses
Certified Sensitive Midwife
Co-Developer of South African Certified Lactation Course
Author of Born to Breastfeed, Born to be Breastfed
Approach & Midwifery Style
I am a passionate midwife in my calling and believe in advocacy for the family, right from conception up to 2 years. I love to empower couples with sensitive and evidence-based information and I know what I am doing is what the Lord wants me to do. I will care for those who seek me without any prejudice and will respect their values, creed and gender. Confidentiality and staying in my scope of practice are of utmost importance.
Contact Details
Tel: (011) 812-4234
Facebook: Sr.Hettie Grove – Academy of Health Education
Pollak Park, Springs
eastern cape
Dr Margreet Wibbelink
Practice
The Surfing Midwife
27 St Francis Street
Jeffreys Bay
Services Offered
Pregnancy Consultations and Scans
Home Births (including Water Births)
Postnatal Care
Breastfeeding Support
Qualifications
Bcur Midwifery (Gent, Belgium); Bcur.Hons Advanced Midwifery & Neonatal Nursing Science, MCur Research, PhD in Midwifery
Approach & Midwifery Style
I am ‘all natural’ by nature and believe in the incredible capabilities of women’s bodies to have natural births. My passion is to help women (and their partners) discover their ability and power to give birth and become a mother. All I need to do is ‘BE’ with them and coach them through it all.
Contact Details
Tel: 076 476 6748
Email: info@thesurfingmidwife.com
Website: www.thesurfingmidwife.com
Facebook: The Surfing Midwife – Margreet Wibbelink
Instagram: @thesurfingmidwife
Jeffreys Bay
Melissa Vieira
Practice
Belly Blessings
Services Offered
Antenatal care
Postnatal care
Homebirths
Qualifications
B.Cur. M.Cur (Advanced Midwifery and NICU). Diploma in Nursing Education. Diploma in Nursing Administration. Certified Sensitive Midwife. Currently doing ICEA course. Spinning babies Shoulder Dystocia course (online).
Approach & Midwifery Style
Treating the mother and baby as one unit. Ensuring that all aspects of the mother (mental, physical, emotional) are attended too. Ensuring a successful, calm and empowering birth for low-risk pregnancies.
Contact Details
Tel: 066 341 1165
Email: info@bellyblessings.co.za
Website: bellyblessings.co.za
Port Elizabeth
Michelle van der Westhuizen
Practice
PEBabyNet
Intercare Medical Centre
Cnr Buffelsfontein & Titian Rd
Walmer Heights, Port Elizabeth
Services Offered
Antenatal Clinic
Childbirth education
Counselling
Homebirths
Doula
Baby Clinic
Breastfeeding help & home visits
Postnatal checkups
Bili bed
Qualifications
Registered Nurse; Registered Midwife; Registered Counsellor
Community Health Nurse; Psychiatric Nurse
ICEA Hypnobirthing Educator
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe that birth is a non-medical event; that we should be respectful and tread on what I consider to be ‘holy ground’ with care.
Contact Details
Tel: 082 940 4200
Email: michelle@pebabynet.co.za
Website: www.pebabynet.co.za
Facebook: PEBabyNet
Walmer, Port Elizabeth
Colleen Pedersen
Practice
Birth-rite
10 Idylwylde Crescent
Walmer Heights, Port Elizabeth
Services Offered
Doula services
Lactation support
Birth home
Qualifications
Registered nurse and midwife
Certified WOMBS doula and trainer
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe Birth is a normal sacred family event. I am passionate about enabling women to have holistic birth support to facilitate good attachment and birth memories.
Contact Details
Tel: (084) 511-9456
Website: www.birth-rite.co.za
Walmer Heights, Port Elizabeth
Shantelle Fitzhenry
Practice
Little Miracles
3 Wapadsberg Road
Balmoral, Queenstown
Services Offered
Antenatal Classes
Post Natal Support
Well-Baby Consultation
Breastfeeding Advice
Qualifications
Registered Nurse and Midwife
Certified Sensitive Midwife
Contact Details
Tel: (078) 151-4819
Balmoral, Queenstown
Nosipo Maseti
Practice
Maseti Maternity Care Centre
Sibangweni location
Libode, Mthatha
Services Offered
Antenatal care services
Postnatal care services
Baby care services
Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing Science
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery and Neonatology
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Education and Management
Certified Sensitive Midwifery Certificate
Approach & Midwifery Style
Women centered approach. Preventative health care midwifery approach. Empowering women to make informed decisions.
Contact Details
Tel: (072) 843-0241
Sibangweni Location, Mthatha
western cape
Angela Wakeford
Practice
Angela the Midwife
4 Amsterdam Avenue
Fish Hoek, Cape Town
Services Offered
Pregnancy Care
Home Births
Waterbirths
Birth Pool Hire
Antenatal Classes
Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing (psychiatry , Community Health) and Midwifery 1993 Groote Schuur Hospital and Carinus Nursing College Cape Town
BSC Midiwfery Studies (post registration) University of Hertfordshire UK
Approach & Midwifery Style
To guide and support and give good quality information to my clients to enable them to make informed choices for their care and birth. I believe that emotional and physical support in labour is important and beneficial , so I am “hands on” as needed.
Woman and Family Centred, evidence-based care, working together, empowered birthing, safe care. I follow UK guidelines.
Contact Details
Tel: (073) 166-0876
Website: www.angelathemidwife.com
Facebook: Angela the Midwife
Fish Hoek, Cape Town
Anneri du Plessis
Practice
Birth Natural
77 Stander Street
George, Western Cape
Services Offered
Home and water births
Hospital births (only at Knysna Life Hospital)
Antenatal and postnatal care
Birth preparation classes
Breastfeeding consultations
Birth sister doula services
Qualifications
Registered Midwife
Registered Nurse
Registered Community Health Nurse
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Registered Theatre Nurse
Approach & Midwifery Style
Life begins at conception and the journey from inside to outside the womb is very important for a baby. I strive to equip and empower woman to discover and trust their body’s original design in pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Holistic, individualized and evidence-based midwifery care can gently and safely guide women into confident motherhood. By following the body’s natural way with physiological and instinctive birth, women are more likely to have a positive birth experience. All women deserve a caring and knowledgeable midwife in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Contact Details
Tel: (o44) 871-2502
Email: anneri74@gmail.com
Facebook: Birth Natural
Loerie Park, George
Nicolene Laubscher
Practice
Moms&Miracles
5 Barlinka Street
Paarl, Western Cape
Services Offered
Pregnancy Care,
Home births
Midwife Unit Births @ The Birth Room
Antenatal classes & Birth Prep Classes
Well Baby Clinic
Breastfeeding support
Immunizations
Qualifications
RnRm
Registered Nurse and Midwife
Approach & Midwifery Style
I am passionate about pregnancy, birth and babies. I love to educate ,guide and support all mommies into a healthy pregnancy, and birthing environment. My motto is: a healthy low risk pregnancy should birth a healthy uncomplicated birth as nature has intended. Birth is sacred and as a midwife I am only an instrument.
Contact Details
Tel: (083) 256-7898
Email: bolandmidwife@gmail.com
Facebook: Moms&Miracles
Paarl
Natasha Stadler
Practice
Cape Midwife
8 Anreith Street
The Links, Somerset West
Services Offered
We specialize in family-oriented care during pregnancy; birth and the postnatal period. Assisting parents with Water Births since 1995 and Homebirths since 2006. The birth room here has welcomed many a babe. Cape midwife guarantees safe yet gentle, science-based yet flexible care for mother and babe. With a sound backup in place, consisting of 3 backup hospitals and 6 backup doctors to choose from, we are able to offer you everything you might need.
Qualifications
Registered midwife with 30 years experience
Approach & Midwifery Style
I am passionate about pregnancy, birth and babies. I love to educate ,guide and support all mommies into a healthy pregnancy, and birthing environment. My motto is: a healthy low risk pregnancy should birth a healthy uncomplicated birth as nature has intended. Birth is sacred and as a midwife I am only an instrument.
Contact Details
Tel: (062) 236-3359
Email: info@capemidwife.co.za
Website: www.capemidwife.co.za
Facebook: Cape Midwife
The Links, Somerset West
free state
Erna Kotze
Practice
In My Hande
Sommerville Plaas
Bultfontein, Free State
Services Offered
Antenatal Classes
Antenatal Care
Home Birth
Postnatal Care
Assistance with Breastfeeding
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (General, Psychiatric & Community) and Midwife
Approach & Midwifery Style
I have a small practice and work one-on-one with my clients. I usually travel to my clients and do the work in the privacy of their homes.
I have a holistic approach and embrace natural birthing.
I cherish the opportunity to see a woman (and her family) grow – physically, psychologically and emotionally – in pregnancy, during birth and in the 4th trimester.
As a midwife I guide. guard and assist in the most sensitive way, but I firmly believe that my clients are doing all the work and deserve all the credit at the end.
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 415-6073
Facebook: In My Hande
Bultfontein
Gabotloge Lydia Monnane
Practice
Sr Gabo Women’s Health and Wellness Centre
10485 Grasslands
Bloemfontein, Free State
Services Offered
Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
Pap Smear
Homebirth
Antenatal Care
Antenatal Classes
Birthing
Postpartum Care
Qualifications
General Nursing, Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery
Specialists Midwife and Neonatology
Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
Life Coaching
Approach & Midwifery Style
I am a qualified and registered midwife. Am working with women’s Sexual and Reproductive health care and childbirth, a specialist midwife and a certified life coach.
A midwife with a holistic approach, as I serve women with different types of beliefs and cultural practices. I am a Midwife whose practice focuses on evidence-based, physiological and natural midwifery care.
I am also practising the Sensitive Midwifery way, by aligning myself with the ten ‘I’m a Sensitive Midwife’ practice standards.
We need to build and foster self-confidence in all women during their pregnancy birthing and to all mothers at every interaction.
As we believe that every individual is unique, we offer client-centred individualized care.
Women are like a Lotus flower, they got the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world, despite what they have been through. As a certified Life coaching we assist them to achieve their pregnancy, birthing and postpartum goals, by encouraging and supporting them towards their birthing plan. Allowing them to make informed decisions towards their Sexual and reproductive health care needs.
Contact Details
Tel: (076) 577-7718
Facebook: Sr Gabo Women’s Health and Wellness
Grasslands, Bloemfontein
kwazulu natal
Cheryl Rowe
Practice
Cheryl’s Gentle Births
36 Westbrook Ave, Berea West
Westville, Durban
Services Offered
Ante Natal care
Home births
Hospital Births
Water Births
Post Natal care
Wellbaby
Qualifications
R/N
R/M
Approach & Midwifery Style
My approach has always been one of safety first. I assess and approach each couple and birth as a unique and individual experience. The team consists of a group of like minded and supportive doctors, and a respectful attitude and approach to hospital staff. All clients are assessed to ensure low risk and backed by one of the doctors of hospitals in the event of an emergency. The doulas within my team are all Midwives ensuring safety.
Contact Details
Tel: (031) 266 9952 or (+27) 83 288 8203
Website: cherylsgentlebirths.weebly.com
Facebook: Cheryl’s Gentle Births
Westville, Durban
Marianne Littlejohn
Practice
Natural Childbirth Centre
590 Dr Chota Motala Rd
Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzberg
Services Offered
Antenatal Care
Homebirth
Natural Childbirth Centre
Postnatal Care
Mothering the Mother
Antenatal Education Workshops
Midwifery Education Workshops
Parenting Guidance
Qualifications
Registered Nurse and Midwife
Psychology Honours degree
Occupational Health Certificate
Helping Babies Breathe Instructor
Aware Parenting Consultant
Approach & Midwifery Style
I follow a woman-centred and family centred approach to midwifery that respects the needs of both mother and unborn baby and supports them in their journey. I am generally hands-off yet recognise the moments when medical assistance may become expedient for the safety of mother and child. I encourage the mother to educate herself and take full responsibility for her health, I inform and educated so the mother can make informed decisions about her care as far as is possible. I work with a wonderful obstetrician who supports woman-centred childbirth.
Contact Details
Tel: 065 206 9881
Website: www.spiritualbirth.net
Facebook: Natural Childbirth Centre
Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzberg
Rebecca Graham
Practice
Grace Birthing Centre
45 Jan Hofmeyr Road
Westville, Durban
Services Offered
Antenatal Care
Online Antenatal Classes – Belly Babies (Director)
Labour & Birth
Postnatal Care
Breastfeeding Support
Baby Realm – Face to Face in Hospital Lactation
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Midwife
Community Nursing
Psych Nursing
Lactation Specialist
IBCLC
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe labour and birth have become too medicalised and has robbed mothers of Gods natural design. Through my practice I want moms to feel cared for and loved as it should be with minimal intervention and preferably needle-free! I’m new to being an independent midwife so I am so grateful for this to be able to help lead and guide our practices. It’s much needed! I really believe that it is with efforts like this that we can see change happen in our country. I hope and pray for that:)
Contact Details
Tel: (031) 279-8189
Website: www.gracebirthing.co.za
Facebook: Grace Birthing Centre
Westville, Durban
limpopo
Lolly Mashao
Practice
Dlambs Private Room
Services Offered
Reproductive Health services including family planning services (Nur-Isterate, Depo Provera, oral pills, implants and loop insertion)
Antenatal care – booking and check-ups for pregnant women
Home Births
Doula Services:
Postnatal care for mother and baby duo
Train birth companions
Neonatal care including providing Kangaroo Mother Care support and followup
Child health services including immunisation – all vaccines
Support and promote breastfeeding and infant feeding counseling
Qualifications
Sr Lolly Mashao: Advanced Midwife and Neonatal nursing specialist
Sr A Motimele: Midwife and Primary Health care provider
Approach & Midwifery Style
Home-based Midwife conducting antenatal services and conducting home birth and postnatal care
Provide Doula support services
Provide baby care support and followup
Contact Details
Tel: 082 436 7683
Email: info@maternalhealth.co.za
Website: maternalhealth.co.za
Facebook: Dlambs Private Clinic
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Tamryn Schmahl
Practice
Shakti Births
Rooihuiskraal
Centurion, Gauteng
Services Offered
Birth doula
HypnoBirthing® classes (Gauteng or online)
Birth equipment hire/sale (e.g. birth pool, CUB stool, umbilical cord ties, Mexican rebozos, massage oil, peanut balls, submersible lights, etc.)
Breastfeeding support
Qualifications
WOMBS Birth Doula
HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator
BA Psychology and Linguistics
About Tamryn
SHAKTI: From the Sanskrit word śakti meaning “power, strength, capability”.
Birth is sacred.
Calm. Peaceful. Quiet. Ethereal.
It is also empowering. Raw. Loud. Intense.
No two births are the same, just as no two birthing parents are the same.
My services and support are tailored to suit your needs. I don’t believe in empowering birthing parents, as you already have the power, strength, and capability – shakti – within you. Sometimes you just need a little reminder of that power; a few practical tools; and some reliable and unbiased physical, emotional, and/or informational support to achieve the positive childbirth experience that you deserve.
From pregnancy through to postpartum, Shakti Births will enhance your sense of confidence and comfort that comes from finding a place of control.
Evidence-based – I follow evidence-based birth practices, ensuring I keep up to date with new happenings in the birth world.
Certified – I am accredited with The HypnoBirthing® Institute, WOMBS, and DOSA, and am affiliated with most major medical aids.
Inclusive – I enthusiastically support birthing parents of all ages, genders, cultures, sexual orientations, and belief systems.
Contact Details
Cell: (076) 360-3724
Email: hello@shaktibirths.co.za
Website: Shakti Births
Facebook: Shakti Births
Centurion, Gauteng
Ian Wheeler
Practice
Pegasus Homeopathics cc
6 Sol Cohen Road
Heathfield, Cape Town
Services Offered
Homeopathy
Qualifications
B.Pharm (Rhodes) M.P.S
Approach and Healthcare Style
I believe there is a place for Allopathic/Chemical Drugs… BUT to be used infrequently and for a very limited period of time, to achieve stabilization in acute, extreme cases.
I suggest first approach should be NATURAL…. Homeopathy first & foremost, as this modality always strives to attend to the underlying causation of the illness, as well as the presenting symptoms.
Food management (Naturopathy) in conjunction, is the cornerstone of good health…. Keep the body ALKALINE and the metabolic system operating optimally.
Herbology, in conjunction, also enhances healing, as has a more ‘physical’ action on the body, with far fewer side effects, so prevalent with allopathic medication.
Finally a ‘healthy lifestyle’…regular exercise in any form; Yoga, meditation & enough sleep.
Contact Details
Tel: (021) 712 0324
Email: ian@pegasushomeopathics.com
Website: www.pegasuskits.com
Cape Town, Western Cape
Sandy Bayman
Practice
Sandy’s Labour of Love
Services Offered
Emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after birth
Qualifications
W.O.M.B.S. Certified Doula
Approach and Healthcare Style
I am typically what a doula would be described as by Phyllis H Klaus and John Kennell in their book Mothering the Mother: How A Doula Can Help You Have A Shorter, Easier, Healthier Birth – A doula is an experienced labour companion who provides continuous emotional support and assistance before, during, and after birth.
I am a mum to 4 children, 1 caesarean and 3 natural births. I am passionate about mothers having a good birth experience because this has a huge impact on their lives and their mothering.
Contact Details
Tel: 072-269-7547
Email: doula.sandy@gmail.com
Website: sandyslabouroflove.weebly.com
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