Mother and baby wellness clinics

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Who we are

There are 29 independently owned and managed mother and baby wellness clinics situated at Netcare hospitals with maternity facilities across South Africa. These clinics, provide a wide range of antenatal and postnatal services in a holistic, supportive and therapeutic environment to:

assist parents-to-be in preparing for the birth of their baby;
assist new parents in forming healthy family bonds;
support parents-to-be and new parents with credible information and advice;
help improve communication between the new family, healthcare professionals at the hospital and those involved as caregivers to the baby; and
act as a referral source for expectant and new parents.

Mother and baby clinic services
Antenatal education	Postnatal support and services

Our services

The mother and baby wellness clinics provide both antenatal education services as well as postnatal support to parents and a range of services to babies and children of up to the age of five years.

Antenatal care for expectant women and postnatal care for both mother and baby are essential to identify and promptly address possible health problems. Regular check-ups during your pregnancy are vital to ensure that your health is not compromised and also to monitor the growth and general health of your baby. Your obstetrician may do urine, blood and blood pressure tests during check-ups, as well as scans of your baby at regular intervals.

Antenatal and postnatal care for mother and baby are essential to identify and promptly address possible health problems

Getting advice from healthcare professionals on aspects such as nutrition, exercise, what to expect during the various stages of pregnancy, and deciding on a birth plan that suits your needs are also important. Antenatal classes are invaluable in helping to prepare expectant parents for birth and parenthood.

The saying “prevention is better than cure” is also true after your baby’s birth. Vaccinations are safe, necessary and effective to protect your baby against a range of serious and potentially fatal diseases. Not vaccinating your baby dramatically increases the risk of contracting illnesses.

Your baby’s two-week check-up is an important aspect of postnatal care. In the first five days after birth, babies lose up to 10% of their birth weight due to the fact that they are now burning calories to keep warm. By two weeks after birth your baby should, however, have started regaining weight so that is a good time to gauge whether this first milestone has been reached.

Even if your baby is seemingly well, it is still essential to have your little one weighed and checked regularly to ascertain if the most important milestones have been reached. This assists in detecting possible health and developmental problems at an early stage. These visits to the clinic also present you with the opportunity to ask for advice on matters that you’re concerned about or unsure of.

Breastfeeding preparation and support

Breastfeeding provides the best possible nutrition for a new baby. Netcare encourages breastfeeding and helps new mothers to initiate breastfeeding within half an hour of the birth, provided that the health of the mother and baby are satisfactory. In the Netcare maternity units, babies room in with the mothers 24 hours a day from birth, unless they need to be cared for separately due to the mother’s or the baby’s condition. This is done to encourage frequent breastfeeding. We also educate and guide mothers on initiating and sustaining breastfeeding at the antenatal classes. However, we respect the choice of mothers who decide not to breastfeed and provide them with the necessary education and support on formula feeding of their newborn.

View World Health Organization infographic on breastfeeding

Breastfeeding – the best possible nutrition for a new baby

Antenatal education services

A number of the mother and baby wellness clinics lead antenatal classes for first time parents, as well as parents who would like to refresh their knowledge.

Knowledge during pregnancy is empowering

Topics usually include the following:

Fears and expectations regarding pregnancy, birth and parenting
The anatomy of the uterus (womb)
Exercise and diet during pregnancy
Common ailments and danger signs during pregnancy
Birthing options
Induction of labour
Coping mechanisms during labour, including breathing and relaxation exercises
Initiating and sustaining breastfeeding
Tests for the newborn baby
Importance of immunisation
A four to six week course of two hours per week
A full day condensed course on a Saturday.

Postnatal support and services

Well baby clinics

These are general consultations where the baby is weighed, measured and developmental milestones are discussed with the parents. Any concerns and problems, such as breastfeeding, nappy rash, etc. can also be discussed and addressed during these consultations.

Postnatal support classes

Various postnatal support classes are offered. To find out what classes are offered, contact the mother and baby wellness clinic at your nearest Netcare hospital.

Postnatal depression support

Contact your nearest mother and baby wellness clinic for more information on the specific services they offer for postnatal depression.

Immunisation clinics

The purpose and benefits of the different vaccinations (those prescribed by the Department of Health as well as optional additional recommended vaccines) are discussed with the parents so that they can make informed decisions as to which vaccines they would like to be administered to their baby. A vaccination consultation fee is payable for the administering of a vaccine.

All mother and baby wellness clinics stock private vaccines equivalent to the government schedule, the only difference being that the government vaccines are offered at no charge and the private vaccines have to be paid for in full. If a government vaccine is administered at one of the mother and baby wellness clinics, only an administration fee is payable. If a private vaccine is administered, the cost of the vaccine and the administration thereof, is payable.

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Free State

Talitha Koemi Clinic – Netcare Kroon Hospital

Noordweg,
Kroonstad 9500
Tel: 056 215 1881
Co-ordinator: Jorietha
E-mail: Jorietha.heyns@gmail.com

Gauteng

Phetogo Baby Clinic – Netcare Akasia Hospital

Cnr Heinrich & Brits Avenue,
Karen Park Ext. 25,
Akasia 0118
Tel: 012 522 1043/1156
Co-ordinator: Agnes Makoela
E-mail: Agnes.Makoela@netcare.co.za

The Nest Baby Clinic – Netcare Clinton Hospital

62 Clinton Road,
New Redruth,
Alberton 1449
Tel: 011 724 2334
Co-ordinator: Irma Boshoff
E-mail: irma.boshoff@netcare.co.za

Birth to Baby clinic – Netcare Femina Hospital

460 Belvedere Street,
Arcadia 0007,
Tel: 012 304 1781,
Manager: Kristel Steyn
E-mail: kristel@birth2baby.co.za

Kiddo Bee – Netcare Garden City Hospital

35 Bartlett Road,
Mayfair West 2092
Tel: 011 495 5158
Co-ordinator: Maureen Molefe
E-mail: maureen.molefe@netcare.co.za

Little Love well baby clinic – Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital

9 Burger Street,
Krugersdorp 1739
Tel: 011 951 0708
Co-ordinator: Wilma Symons
E-mail: wilma.symons@gmail.com or KH-Storksnest@netcare.co.za

Ladybird Centre – Netcare Linkwood Hospital

Ladybird Corner,
94 16th Street,
Orange Grove 2192
Tel: 011 485 3057
Manager: Marie Booysen
E-mail: marie_booysen@yahoo.com

Leo's Pride – Netcare Linmed Hospital

5 Hull Road,
Rynfield,
Benoni 1514
Tel: 011 748 6279
Manager: Leonie Vergottini
E-mail: leonie.vergottini@netcare.co.za

Joyful Hearts Baby Clinic – Netcare Montana Hospital

Cnr Dr Swanepoel & Rooibos Streets,
Montana Park,
Pretoria 0159
Tel: 012 523 3255
Manager: Martie le Roux
E-mail: joyfulhearts@webafrica.org.za

Centricity Parenting and Baby Care – Netcare Mulbarton Hospital

25 True North Road,
Mulbarton 2059
Tel: 011 682 4300
Co-ordinator: Alison Horn
E-mail: alison.horn@netcare.co.za

Stork’s Nest – Netcare N17 Hospital

7 Tonk Meter Avenue,
Pollak Park Ext. 7,
Springs 1559
Tel: 011 365 1523
Co-ordinator: Elsie Schemper
E-mail: elsie.schemper@netcare.co.za

Olivedale Mother & Baby Clinic - Netcare Olivedale Hospital

Cnr President Fouche & Windsor Way,
Randburg 2125
Tel: 011 777 2176
Manager: Inamarie Greyson
E-mail: inamarie@mweb.co.za

Bumps and Bundles of Joy – Netcare Park Lane Hospital

Cnr Junction Avenue & Park Lane,
Parktown 2193
Tel: 011 480 4125
Co-ordinator: Louise Archary
E-mail: louise.archary@netcare.co.za

Ikhaya le mbeleko mom and baby centre – Netcare Pinehaven Hospital

1 Gateway Road,
Pinehaven Estate,
Krugersdorp 1739
Tel: 011 950 5400
Manager: Nonhlanhla Slengana
E-mail: nonhlanhla.lengana@netcare.co.za

Westwall Stork's Nest @ Pretoria East – Netcare Pretoria East Hospital

Cnr Garsfontein & Netcare Roads,
Moreleta Park,
Pretoria 0001
Tel: 012 422 2448
Co-ordinator: Karen van der Westhuizen
E-mail: karen.vanderwesthuizen@netcare.co.za

Donvic Family Practice – Netcare Sunninghill Hospital

Cnr Witkoppen & Nanyuki Roads,
Sunninghill 2196
Tel: 011 257 2039
Co-ordinator: Nicole Tshimanga
E-mail: Nicole.Tshimanga@netcare.co.za

Centricity Parenting and Baby Care – Netcare Sunward Park Hospital

Cnr Kingfisher Avenue,
Aquarius Road & Bert Lacey Drive,
Sunward Park, Boksburg 1459
Tel: 011 897 1600
Co-ordinator: Ana Frawley
E-mail: ana.frawley@netcare.co.za

Stork@Unitas – Netcare Unitas Hospital

Clifton Avenue,
Lyttelton, Pretoria 1040
Tel: 012 677 8212
Co-ordinator: Rita Fourie
E-mail: info@storkatunitas.co.za

Bodalia Healthcare - Netcare Waterfall City Hospital

Cnr Magwa Crescent & Mac Mac Avenue,
Midrand 1682
Tel: 011 304 6600
Co-ordinator: Renuka Bodalia
E-mail: : renuka.bodalia@netcare.co.za

KwaZulu-Natal

CliniCare Group Baby Clinic – Netcare Alberlito Hospital

Kirsty Close,
Ballito 4420
Tel: 032 946 6700
Manager: Trish Idensohn
E-mail: trish@clinicaregroup.com

Mother and baby clinic – Netcare Parklands Hospital

75 Hopelands Road,
Overport, Durban 4001
Tel: 031 208 1346
Manager: Dawn Stephen
E-mail: storksnestparklands@gmail.com

Mother and baby clinic – Netcare St Anne’s Hospital

331 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg 3201
Tel: 033 897 5309
Co-ordinator: Kate Paine
E-mail: katherine.paine@netcare.co.za

Mother and baby clinic – Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital

107 Chelmsford Road,
Durban 4001
Tel: 031 268 5008 / 031 268 5083
Co-ordinator: Linda Glasson
E-mail: linda.glasson@netcare.co.za

The Bay Hospital Mother and Baby Wellness Clinic – Netcare The Bay Hospital

Kruger Rand Road,
CBD, Richards Bay 3900
Tel: 035 780 6111
Co-ordinator: Nonkonzo Gumede
E-mail: nonkozo.gumede@netcare.co.za

CliniCare Group Baby Clinic – Netcare uMhlanga Hospital

323 uMhlanga Drive,
uMhlanga 4320
Tel: 031 560 5528
Co-ordinator: Trish Idensohn
E-mail: trish@clinicaregroup.com

Limpopo

Pholoso Hospital Mother and Baby Wellness Clinic – Netcare Pholoso Hospital

Cnr Grobler Street & Eland Avenue,
Savanna, Polokwane 0699
Tel: 015 296 6500

North West Province

Tiny Tots Wellness Clinic – Netcare Ferncrest Hospital

Moumo Street,
Thlabane ,
Rustenburg
0309
Tel: 014 568 4200
Co-ordinator: Shirley Strydom
E-mail: fc-stocknest@netcare.co.za

Western Cape

Blaauwberg Stork's Nest Clinic – Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital

Waterville Crescent,
Sunningdale 7441
Tel: 021 554 9388
Co-ordinator: Cecile Wilson
E-mail: cecile@storks-nest.com

Christiaan Barnard Stork’s Nest clinic – Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital

181 Longmarket Street,
Cape Town 8001
Tel: 021 441 0000
Co-ordinator: Desiree du Plessis
E-mail: desiree.duplessis@netcare.co.za

Stork's Nest Kuilsriver – Netcare Kuils River Hospital

33 Van Riebeeck Road,
Kuils River 7580
Tel: 021 900 6530
Co-ordinator: Christine Swart
E-mail: christine.swart@netcare.co.za

Stork's Nest – Netcare N1 City Hospital

Louwtjie Rothman Street,
Goodwood 7460
Tel: 021 590 4196 / 1
Co-ordinator: Ronel Nortje
E-mail: ronel.nortje@netcare.co.za

Contact us

Netcare Stork’s Nest 24-hour advice line: 0860STORKS (0860 786 757)

National office

76 Maude Street (cnr West Street), Sandton
Tel: 011 301 0000
National co-ordinator: Sharlene Swart
Email:Sharlene.swart@netcare.co.za