private practicing midwives alliance (PPMA)
The Private Practicing Midwives Alliance (PPMA) is an umbrella network of independent midwives in South Africa, hosted by Sensitive Midwifery. This network is exclusively open to private practicing midwives who are actively involved in antenatal care, attending births (whether just a few or many each year) and/or postnatal care.
If you are a registered PPMA member, click on the button below to access the members area.
benefits of the PPMA
- Join the Sensitive Midwifery community and access our professional network of Private Practicing Midwives through an active support WhatsApp group.
- You’ll be first to know if there are any important or interesting Sensitive Midwifery activities in your area.
- You’ll get CPD certificates for all Sensitive Midwifery CPD accredited webinars, masterclasses and workshops you attended, as well as access to the recordings.
- Easy access to interesting Sensitive Midwifery educational resources to keep you inspired and up-to-date on new developments in the midwifery world.
- Direct access to Sensitive Midwifery’s:
- Specialised tips and FAQs on physiological pregnancy, birth, postnatal, mother- and babycare
- Independent Midwife Practice Tool Kit
- Independent Midwife Guidelines
- Receive a membership discount of 10% to all Sensitive Midwifery Events such as Symposium, workshops etc
- Receive email communication on important developments in midwifery, independent practice, regulation, and education which Sensitive Midwifery becomes aware of through its membership of multiple organisations: South African Nursing Council (SANC); Society of Private Nurse Practitioners (SPNP); Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA); International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).
- Listing of your services and contact details on both the Sensitive Midwifery website (which expectant couples and parents often stumble across) and the popular Sister Lilian Centre website for dedicated pregnancy, birth, babycare, and parenting support.
- Active referral to and promotion of your services on Sensitive Midwifery and Sister Lilian Centre’s multiple social media platforms.
- You can use your membership to lend legitimacy to your practice by using the following on your own promotional platforms: Member of Private Practicing Midwives Alliance.
what does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription fee is R575.00 (including VAT) per member.
If you are a group practice, the annual membership subscription fee is R1,100.00 (including VAT) per group.
Please note: The subscription fee is automatically billed; send us an email to cancel at any time.
alternative ways to register
Should you be experiencing issues with the online application process please contact bookings@sensitivemidwifery.co.za.
Once your application is complete you will receive Sensitive Midwifery’s confirmation of registration and be kept updated on any important details by email.
Dr. Margreet Barnardt
National PPMA Leader
Contact Details
Tel: 012-8093342
Email: margreet@sensitivemidwifery.co.za
Victoria Black
National PPMA Secretary
Contact Details
Tel: (072) 756-9746
Website: proteanurse.co.za
Facebook: Protea Nursing Services
provincial PPMA leaders
You can reach out to your provincial leaders and get access to the provincial support group and local activities:
GAUTENG
Heather Pieterse
Contact Details
Tel: (012) 329-3865
Website: www.midwives-exclusive.co.za
Facebook: Midwives Exclusive
WESTERN CAPE
Angela Wakeford
Contact Details
Tel: (073) 166-0876
Website: www.angelathemidwife.com
Facebook: Angela the Midwife
SOUTHERN CAPE
Anneri du Plessis
Contact Details
Tel: (o44) 871-2502
Email: anneri74@gmail.com
Facebook: Birth Natural
EASTERN CAPE
Ingrid Groenewald
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 789-3021
Website: www.sisteringrid.co.za
Facebook: Sister Ingrid – Gentle Touch Midwifery
KZN
Rebecca Graham
Contact Details
Tel: (031) 279-8198
Email: Book@gracebirthing.co.
Website: www.gracebirthing.co.
Facebook: Grace Birthing Centre
FREE STATE & NORTHERN CAPE
Melanie Kearny
Contact Details
Tel: 0837287103
Email: info@estherea.co.za
Website: https://estherea.co.za
Facebook: Estherea
NORTH WEST PROVINCE
Jennifer Griqua
Contact Details
Tel: (074) 269-3640
Website: lighthousebirthing.com
Facebook: The Lighthouse Birthing Centre
private practicing midwives alliance (PPMA)
The Private Practicing Midwives Alliance (PPMA) is an umbrella network of independent midwives in South Africa, hosted by Sensitive Midwifery. This network is exclusively open to private practicing midwives who are actively involved in antenatal care, attending births (whether just a few or many each year) and/or postnatal care.
benefits of the PPMA
- Join the Sensitive Midwifery community and access our professional network of Private Practicing Midwives through an active support WhatsApp group.
- You’ll be first to know if there are any important or interesting Sensitive Midwifery activities in your area.
- You’ll get CPD certificates for all Sensitive Midwifery CPD accredited webinars, masterclasses and workshops you attended, as well as access to the recordings.
- Easy access to interesting Sensitive Midwifery educational resources to keep you inspired and up-to-date on new developments in the midwifery world.
- Direct access to Sensitive Midwifery’s
- Specialised tips and FAQs on physiological pregnancy, birth, postnatal, mother- and babycare
- Independent Midwife Practice Tool Kit
- Independent Midwife Guidelines
- Receive a membership discount of 10% to all Sensitive Midwifery Events such as Symposium, workshops etc.
- Receive email communication on important developments in midwifery, independent practice, regulation, and education which Sensitive Midwifery becomes aware of through its membership of multiple organisations:
South African Nursing Council (SANC); Society of Private Nurse Practitioners (SPNP); Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA) International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). - Listing of your services and contact details on both the Sensitive Midwifery website (which expectant couples and parents often stumble across) and the popular Sister Lilian Centre website for dedicated pregnancy, birth, babycare, and parenting support.
- Active referral to and promotion of your services on Sensitive Midwifery and Sister Lilian Centre’s multiple social media platforms.
- You can use your membership to lend legitimacy to your practice by using the following on your own promotional platforms: Member of Private Practicing Midwives Alliance.
what does membership cost?
The annual membership subscription fee is R550.00 (including VAT) per member.
If you are a group practice, the annual membership subscription fee is R1,100.00 (including VAT) per group.
Please note: The subscription fee is automatically billed; send us an email to cancel at any time.
alternative ways to register
Should you be experiencing issues with the online application process please contact bookings@sensitivemidwifery.co.za.
Once your application is complete you will receive Sensitive Midwifery’s confirmation of registration and be kept updated on any important details by email.
Dr. Margreet Barnardt
National PPMA leader
Contact Details
Tel: 012-8093342
Email: margreet@sensitivemidwifery.co.za
Victoria Black
National PPMA secretary
Contact Details
Tel: (072) 756-9746
Website: proteanurse.co.za
Facebook: Protea Nursing Services
provincial PPMA leaders
You can reach out to your provincial leaders and get access to the provincial support group and local activities:
Gauteng
Sharon Marsay
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 853-3445
Website: natureswaymidwifery.co.za
Heather Pieterse
Contact Details
Tel: (012) 329-3865
Website: www.midwives-exclusive.co.za
Facebook: Midwives Exclusive
Western Cape
Angela Wakeford
Contact Details
Tel: (073) 166-0876
Website: www.angelathemidwife.com
Facebook: Angela the Midwife
Southern Cape
Anneri du Plessis
Contact Details
Tel: (o44) 871-2502
Email: anneri74@gmail.com
Facebook: Birth Natural
Eastern Cape
Ingrid Groenewald
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 789-3021
Website: www.sisteringrid.co.za
Facebook: Sister Ingrid – Gentle Touch Midwifery
KZN
Rebecca Graham
Contact Details
Tel: (031) 279-8198
Email: Book@gracebirthing.co.
Website: www.gracebirthing.co.
Facebook: Grace Birthing Centre
Free State & Northern Cape
Erna Kotze
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 415-6073
Facebook: In My Hande
Free State & Northern Cape
Melanie Kearny
Contact Details
Tel: 0837287103
Email: info@estherea.co.za
Website: https://estherea.co.za
Facebook: Estherea
Northern West Province
Jennifer Griqua
Contact Details
Tel: (074) 269-3640
Website: lighthousebirthing.com
Facebook: The Lighthouse Birthing Centre