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Sandy Standish
Practice
Birthing Naturally
141 Main Road
Muizenberg, Cape Town
Services Offered
Antenatel Consultations
Postnatal Consultations
Homebirths or Midwifery
About Sandy
After my first lecture in 1986, I wanted to be a midwife. Having qualified in 1987, I have worked as a midwife in both hospitals and private practices since then. I started Midwives Inc with Joy Mc Pherson in 1993. We worked together for many years. However, after her death, I changed the name of our practice to Birthing Naturally.
I believe that birth is a physiological process wired into every woman. In order to engage this natural process, a woman needs a supportive environment along with encouragement so that she feels confident and trusts her body. I believe that this is important for every labour no matter the outcome.
My goal for every woman is for her to have a strong support structure during her labour and birth since it is an incredibly vulnerable yet exciting time. It is a magical moment when parents meet their little being who has been growing for the past nine months, and it is my greatest joy to make this moment special for every parent.
Qualifications
Registered midwife
Contact Details
T: (021) 788-7199
C: 083 653-7794
E: midwivesinc@gmail.com
W: birthingnaturally.co.za
Muizenberg, Cape Town
Cheryl Rowe
Practice
Cheryl’s Gentle Births
36 Westbrook Ave
Westville, Durban
Services Offered
Antenatal consultations
Home, hospital and clinic births
Water births
Hypnobirths
Background Experience
Cheryl trained in 1986 and in 1993 went on to specialize in midwifery and worked for many years in the traditional labour ward setting.
It is here that she gained valuable experience in the management of complications in pregnancy and childbirth, but it is also here that she began to realize that there must be a gentler option for the birthing mother with a low-risk pregnancy and that less intervention meant a better outcome for mom and baby.
She started her private midwifery practice in 1999 and has been in private practice for the last 13+ years having delivered close on 600 babies.
She personally has had two unmedicated, water births at home, which only served to strengthen her belief in a women’s right to choose the type of birth that is right for her and to be surrounded by a team of women who provide a holistic approach to pregnancy, labour and birth.
Every birth is attended by Cheryl as the midwife and a doula, who herself is a midwife and often a second doula. That means there are never less than two fully trained midwives at your birth, midwives whom you have built a relationship with, and who are intricately aware of your and your partner’s wishes concerning your special birth.
Qualifications
Registered nurse
Registered midwife
Contact Details
Tel: (031) 266 9952
Cell: 083 288 8203
Email: cherylsgentlebirths@gmail.com
Website: cherylsgentlebirths.weebly.com
Facebook: Cheryl’s Gentle Births
Westville, Durban
Birth Options Midwifery Team
Practice
Birth Options Midwifery Team
12 Victoria Road
Plumstead, Cape Town
Services Offered
Antenatal, birth and postnatal care
Antenatal classes
About Birth Options Midwifery Team
We are a group of four Registered Nurse/Midwives, all having completed rigorous training at major academic hospitals. The time spent at these institutions enabled us to gain the much-needed experience that equips us to recognise and deal with the unexpected complications that present themselves occasionally in low-risk mothers. We are all committed to keeping ourselves up to date with current research and are open to embracing new ways of thinking that enhance the overall birth experience for women.
We provide antenatal care; facilitate birth in the hospital or at home and do postnatal home care.
We are backed by a team of trusted obstetricians who are based at the Life Vincent Pallotti and Melomed Tokai Hospitals. These doctors are supportive of providing women with the option of using a midwife as their primary caregiver and are available to offer their expertise at any point that a problem is identified from pregnancy through to postnatal.
We offer six-week antenatal courses for expectant parents, usually starting around 28 weeks of pregnancy. These help you to understand your pregnancy, prepare for labour and birth and look forward to life with your new baby. They are also a great way to connect with other people in the same boat and often long-term friendships develop from these courses.
Contact Details
Tel: (021) 761 9623
Email: info@birthoptions.co.za
Website: www.birthoptions.co.za
Facebook: Birth Options Midwifery Team
Plumstead, Cape Town
Natasha Stadler
Practice
The Cape Midwife
8 Anreith Street
Somerset West, Cape Town
Services Offered
Pregnancy consultations
Home and water births
Postnatal care
About Natasha
Hi, I am Natasha. I am a registered private midwife in Cape Town. I have been a midwife for 30 years, 12 of those in private practice. I work from my birth room in the Helderberg, Somerset West. I do home births, water births and have a birthing room at my office.
Birthing and working as a midwife in Switzerland showed me how one should be cared for in the medical system. When I returned to South Africa 11 years later, hoping to work in a hospital, I realised that I would never again be happy working in a hospital in this country.
This is where an Angel named Irene led me to another Angel named Joy, who led me on a path which would change my life forever and open my eyes to a world of birth, light, and, both little and big miracles.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Registered Midwife
Contact Details
Cell: 062 236 3359
Email: info@capemidwife.co.za
Website: www.capemidwife.co.za
Somerset West, Cape Town
Michelle van der Westhuizen
Practice
PEbabynet
Intercare Medical Centre
c/o Tition & Buffelsfonteinsweg
Walmer, Port Elizabeth
Services Offered
Antenatal Clinic
Childbirth Education
Councelling
Homebirths
Doula
Baby Clinic
Breastfeeding Help & Home Visits
Postnatal Check Ups
Bili Bed
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Registered Midwife
Community Health Nurse
Psychiatric Nurse
Registered Counsellor
ICEA
Hypnobirthing Educator
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe that birth is a non-medical event and that we should be respectful and tread on what I consider to be ‘holy ground’ with care.
Contact Details
Cell: 082 940 4200
Tel: (o41) 395-9656
Email: michelle@pebabynet.co.za
Website: www.pebabynet.co.za
Facebook: PEbabynet
Walmer, Port Elizabeth
Anneri du Plessis
Practice
Birth Natural
77 Stander Street
George, Western Cape
Services Offered
Antenatal Classes
Home Birth
Pre- and Postnatal Care
Breastfeeding Support
Doula in Hospital
Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing Science
Diploma in Operating Theatre Science
Contact Details
Tel: (o44) 871-2502
Email: anneri74@gmail.com
Facebook: Birth Natural
George, Western Cape
Dimakatso Victoria Seleka
Practice
Kamano Wellness and Baby Suite
21 North Street
Mafikeng, Northwest
Services Offered
Antenatal Care
Postnatal Care
Immunisation
Family Planning
Antenatal Classes
Home Deliveries
Qualifications
Diploma in Nursing:
– General
– Psychiatry
– Community and Midwifery
Approach & Midwifery Style
Natural labour and birthing are mind-blowing therefore we offer home births; professional antenatal, postnatal, well woman and well-baby care with a holistic approach in a warm and supportive setting. I believe that every woman has the right to choose so I am here to ensure that women are empowered to make informed decisions. Where possible if not always I encourage couples families to work with us closely to support and cherish the coming gift and beyond.
Contact Details
Tel: (018) 381-0760
Email: divise78@gmail.com
Website: https://kamano-wellness-and-baby-suite.business.site/
Facebook: Kamano Wellness & Baby Suite
Mafikeng, Northwest
Linette Louw
Practice
Linette Louw Well Baby Clinic
222 Cape Road
Mill Park
Port Elizabeth
Services Offered
Private Midwife
Birth Support
Well Baby Clinic
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Registered Midwife
Approach & Midwifery Style
I believe in empowering women, and to teach them that pregnancy and childbirth is a natural process, not a medical emergency.
Contact Details
Tel: (o41) 363 4466
Email: linettelouw@yahoo.com
Website: https://linettelouw.wixsite.com/mysite-2
Facebook: Linette Louw – Registered Nurse and Midwife
Mill Park, Port Elizabeth
Mariette Du Plessis
Practice
Baby Steps Midwifery Services
Klein Karoo Medi Clinic Specialist Rooms
Suite 5, 185 Church Street
Oudtshoorn
Services Offered
Antenatal Consultations
4D Scans
Child Birth Education
Doula/Birth Support
Postnatal Consultations
Laser/Ultrasound Therapy
Well Baby Consultations
Immunizations
Women’s Health: Cervical Screening & Family Planning
Qualifications
B.Soc.Sc (General, Psychiatry, Midwifery, Community)
South African Certified Perinatal Educator
South African Lactation Consultant Student
Approach & Midwifery Style
I am a passionate midwife that believes that a woman’s power lies in being informed with evidence-based information to navigate the decisions she has to make for herself, her baby and her family. I believe that each woman has a unique voice, a unique need and as such it is my responsibility to walk with her on the path she chooses for herself while empowering her with information and encouraging her to believe in the wonder of her own body and its abilities. I see myself as an advocate for each woman, baby and family that cross my path and entrust their care to me. I question the current status quo in public and private health establishments and continuously try to introduce “new” and evidence-based practices that is to the benefit of the mother and her baby – enhancing her birth experience. Positive Birth Stories – that is my vision and hope for every woman I journey with.
Contact Details
Tel: (071) 143 9804
Email: duplessism@telkomsa.net
Facebook: Baby Steps
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Nicolene Laubscher
Practice
Moms & Miracles
5 Barlinka Street
Paarl, Western Cape
Services Offered
Home Births & Birth Room Births
The Birth Room @ Moms & Miracles
Hospital Births
Antenatal, Postnatal Care, PAPP Smears
Antenatal Classes / Birth Prep
Breastfeeding Consultations
Well Baby Clinic
Birth Sister Doula Services
Qualifications
Registered Nurse & Midwife
Approach & Midwifery Style
Birth comes from within, and it is at birth that mothers are “born.” Birthing is my passion – to facilitate a safe, soft and natural birth, in low light and with soft music and candles; helping every mom birth her baby as well as she can; making her feel in control, yet safe. I have a very hands-on and natural approach, using essential oils, massage and homoeopathy. The best birthing tool a mom can have at birth is an accommodating, loving partner. I like to encourage dads to help their wives birth their babies, and see the amazing expressions of pride on their faces the moment a new life is born.
God intended birth to be loving and caring, and that is my calling, working in his Kingdom.
Contact Details
Tel: (083) 256-7898
Email: bolandmidwife@gmail.com
Facebook: Moms & Miracles
Paarl, Western Cape
Ingrid Groenewald
Practice
Gentle Touch Midwifery
499 Alice Road
Cannon Rocks, Eastern Cape
Services Offered
Antenatal Consultations
Antenatal / Childbirth Education – Group & Private
Home Births
Water Births
Postnatal Follow-Up and Care
Home Phototherapy
Lactation Consultations
Baby Clinic for all mom & baby check-ups & vaccinations
Mom Support Group
Qualifications
Hons BA Cur Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology
B Cur RN RM
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lacations Consultant)
Diploma in Perinatal Education
Approach & Midwifery Style
I like to think about myself as an easygoing, friendly and open person. I view pregnancy and birth as a normal process.
I believe that it is the pregnant couple having a baby, so it is important to include the expectant dad as much as possible.
I believe in women, our bodies, and the design thereof. I believe in natural birth and that for most women, when not interfered with, it can be accomplished.
“Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear.”
– Jane Weideman
Contact Details
Tel: (082) 789-3021
Email: igroenewald@yahoo.com
Website: www.sisteringrid.co.za
Facebook: Gentle Touch Midwifery
Cannon Rocks, Eastern Cape
Estherea Women's Wellness Clinic
Practice
Estherea Women’s Wellness Clinic
c/o 3rd Avenue and Pres Steyn
Westdene, Bloemfontein
Services Offered
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
Quarterly Workshop
MIDWIFERY CARE
Antenatal Midwifery Care
Sonar
Postnatal Home Visits
Hydrotherapy
Breastfeeding Consultation
BIRTH
Active Birth at Estherea
Sensitive Caesarean Section
(Available in BFN or KBY)
In-Hospital Doula
BABY CLINIC
Weight and Measure
Immunisation
OTHER
Placenta Encapsulation
Phototherapy
4DSonars
Emily’s Baby Boutique
Stellar Mama Supplements
Zinplex
Lillian Terry
Pure Herbal Remedies
Groen Getrou
Hellow World Books
Bytjiesalf
Hannah Pad
About Estherea
Estherea is a multidisciplinary team of passionate and skilled specialists who provide guaranteed, individualised one-on-one care and support throughout womanhood. Taking hands at puberty, during pregnancy, birth and menopause, our team comprises of Advanced Midwives, Doulas, a Neonatal Specialist, Dietitian, Physiotherapist, Lactation Consultant and Natural Medicine Practitioner on site, with backup ambulance, Gynaecologist and Paediatrician support.
Contact Details
Tel: 083 728 7103
Email: info@estherea.co.za
Website: estherea.co.za
Facebook: Estherea – Women’s Wellness Clinic
Westdene, Bloemfontein
allied health professionals
Colleen Pedersen
Practice
Birth-Rite
10 Idylwylde Crescent
Walmer Heights, Port Elizabeth
Services Offered
Doula
Lactation support
About Colleen
I have always had a sincere fascination with tiny babies and been completely intrigued by pregnancy. Teaching and guidance have always come naturally to me.
Besides being a mother to two gorgeous little boys, who are my world, I am a certified member of the International Association of Infant Massage, a Birth Doula and teach holistic type birth preparation classes based on the principals of BIRTHING FROM WITHIN(c).
It is my passion to support women through their pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, empowering them with knowledge and tools that will ensure a powerful, fulfilling, guilt-free experience, no matter what the outcome is.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Registered Midwife
WOMBS Certified Doula and Trainer
Contact Details
Cell: 084 511 9456
Email: colleenpedersen@gmail.com
Website: www.birthrite.co.za
Walmer Heights, Port Elizabeth
Debby Engelbrecht
Practice
The Birth Woman
2 Nichol Close, Bosplasie
Onrus, Western Cape
Services Offered
Childbirth Education Classes
Antenatal Consultations
Labour and Birth Support at Home
Postnatal Care
Lactation Consulting and Advice
About Debby
I believe a woman’s body is made to birth a baby. Most of the time, with good support, a healthy, low-risk pregnant woman will be able to birth her baby safely at home. I believe in physiological birth as far as possible, with as little medical intervention as possible. In the event of a problem, the hospital and medical care are there to take over.
Qualifications
Certified Professional Midwife
North American Registry of Midwives
Contact Details
Cell: (278) 250-0221
Email: wook@webmail.co.za
Website: www.thebirthwoman.co.za
Facebook: The Birth Woman
Onrus, Western Cape
Chandre D'Angelo
Practice
Belly Up
4 Skyhawk Close
Helderkruin
Gauteng
Services Offered
Baby Massage
Antenatal Classes
Breast Pump Rentals
Neonatal phototherapy
About Chandre
I firmly believe that knowledge is power and that antenatal classes & baby massage classes are excellent tools that will empower both expectant and new parents respectively. As a mother of two beautiful children myself, I had my fair share of complications during both my pregnancies (incl. Preterm Neonatal Jaundice in my first). Therefore, I want to understand the concerns of parents better and my intention is to provide tools and support to both expectant and new parents through an empathetic, informative and practical approach.
Qualifications
Baccalaureus Curationis in General Nursing, Community and Psychiatric and Midwifery
Certified Instructor of Infant Massage
Contact Details
Cell: (079) 490 6157
Email: chandre@bellyupantenatal.co.za
Website: www.bellyupantenatal.co.za
Helderkruin, Gauteng
Sharon Oates
Practice
Sharon Oates – Family Wellness Clinic
Storehouse Church
36 Vitry Avenue
Lorraine, PE
Services Offered
Antenatal Consultations
Antenatal Workshops
Doula
Baby Vaccinations
Breastfeeding Consultations and Advice
Fit Club
Monthly Moms Teas with various topics discussed
Sharon’s Approach
I think our bodies are awesomely designed and know how to birth and feed babies if not interfered with too much. I believe in assisting the woman and her partner to believe in her body and trust it fully. Homeopathic and natural methods of assisting the body are my first choice, even in my own home with my children.
Qualifications
B.Cur and SACPE
Contact Details
Cell: (084) 867-1223
Email: sharon@familywellnessclinic.co.za
Website: www.familywellnessclinic.co.za
Facebook: Sharon Oates – Family Wellness Clinic
Lorraine, Port Elizabeth