So, you just found out that you're pregnant... What happens next? The process need not be as daunting as it may seem. In fact, we hope that it would be one of your most beautiful pregnancy journeys yet. We would love, more than anything, to be a part of your journey and give you the full home birth experience!
What are your next steps? We're so glad you asked!
And that's the long and the short of it! We would LOVE to get to know you and have the privilege of walking with you along your journey. Every parent deserves to have an amazing experience, which is why we pride ourselves on providing excellent antenatal care to each patient at Mother & Child Health, based in Lakefield, Benoni.
You are more than welcome to view our facility: Monday-Friday (10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00). Please give us a call before viewing.
For any medical-related questions, please book an appointment on our website. However, for any admin-related queries, you don’t need to book on the website. You are always welcome to ask us about our birth packages
Package 1 is all inclusive of:
A second advanced midwife is only charged in case of an emergency and if necessary. This will be discussed with you in further detail during your consultation at our clinic.
Package 2 is all inclusive of:
A second advanced midwife is only charged in case of an emergency and if necessary. This will be discussed with you in further detail during your consultation at our clinic.
Please reach us at info@motherandchildhealth.co.za if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Unfortunately, we do not as we are a midwife-led, natural birth facility.
We are a cash based facility. We require a non-refundable deposit of R5 000 by 20 weeks pregnancy, and the balance at 36 weeks pregnancy. On that note, you are more than welcome to work out a payment plan with us, however, the deposit and balance are still payable by the designated dates.
While not advised, this is possible. However, we will always point our clients towards starting their pregnancy journey as soon as 8 weeks. This helps us get to know you and your personal needs, prepare you accordingly for the birth and to provide as much information as we possibly can in the months leading up to the birth.
We only do basic scans during your consultation without a printout. However, if you would like a printout, We can refer you to a sonographer or you are welcome to research where you would like to have your ultrasound done.
Yes, you are more than welcome to do so, should you be coming from a Government Clinic. We would simply ask that you visit us for your last 2 consultations. Clients doing Antenatal Care at a private facility are advised to see us as soon as possible.
x1 Initial Antenatal Visit - R1 520
x9 Follow Up Visits (including additional blood tests at 32 weeks) - R6 850
x1 Postnatal Visit- R700
TOTAL: R9 070
Yes, in fact, we encourage you to bring a birthing companion!
However, please note that Birth Room 1 only allows for 1 birthing companion, while Birth Room 2 allows for 2 birthing companions. This is purely because of the space available.
It is also important to note that we do not allow for extra visitors in the waiting area, as this may cause a distraction during the birthing process. We ask that only the mommy and birthing companion/s attend the birth.
Firstly, we would like to put your mind at ease by noting that our midwives are extremely patient with mommies, as we know, in most cases, it is truly the mothers desire to give birth in our facility. However, in the even that there is a danger to the mother or baby, we must refer the mom and/or baby to the nearest government or private facility at your own cost.
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106 Lakefield Avenue, Lakefield, Benoni, South Africa
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Kindly note that we will NOT be accepting payment via medical aid from 1 October 2026 until the end of this year, but will recommence accepting medical aid from January, 2027.
Thank you for your understanding!