Welcome to this practice, it means a lot to me that you entrusted the birth of your baby to me. I hope that the birth of your baby is very special and everything you want it to be.
Birth at a Hospital, Clinic or Home delivery
- No birth will be attended if the full amount has not been paid.
- All moms need a 6 week postnatal check-up and pap smear, please remember to make an appointment.
- Remember my fees and charges have nothing to do with the clinic where you are to give birth
- Please note this is a cash practice and that all clients on medical aid will receive an invoice and will have to claim from their respective medical aid.
- It is necessary to have a medical scan at 12 and 20 weeks, and see an obstetrician at 28 and 36 weeks, to ensure all is low risk before your due date.
General Information
Possible other additional costs to consider:
Birth unit fees/ rates must be obtained from the clinic, as well as a booking form which must be completed by your 32nd week of pregnancy.Doctors fee if he or she is called out in an emergency, this includes Anaesthetist and Paediatrician, Pharmacy and laboratory costs should they be required.
The cost of a 4D scan if desired, the recommended period for this to be undertaken is between 29th and 31st week of pregnancy.
Recommended alternative purchases:
Evening primrose oil, From the start of your 38th week. It is a hormonal fatty acid which assists in softening the cervix for labour, the 500mg capsule is recommended. 1 Should be taken orally twice a day in addition it is also recommended that 1 capsule be inserted vaginally before bed.Raspberry leaf tea. (or 2 tablets) taken 3 times a day from 36 weeks. These help in making uterus more responsive to oxytocin and thus can possibly help to speed up your labour.
Rescue remedy is recommended to help with anxiety during labour.
Glycerine suppositories are recommended once labour is established to aid with emptying of the bowel. A midwife can advise you when to administer it.
Perineal massage is recommended during the last few weeks of pregnancy, to reduce the risk for perineal tearing,
Birth preparation Classes are highly recommended and have proven to reduce anxiety and fear during child birth. Also provided and presented by Deidre Nel as weekend classes. Please book your classes in advance if interested.