We would love to show you our place ! There is however a lot to go through together though, even on the tour! We actually have decided to only do tours at our initial appointments, looking forward to seeing you at one soon!! For more info, chat to us on email or WhatsApp xx

Absolutely! Isn’t this a non-negotiable for a birth space? It’s takes everything and mama needs her privacy and space to be able to focus, breathe and let go. Even the chatter in the birth suite is kept to an absolute minimum to allow her to do what she needs to do. So yes, definitely private! We have 2 birthing suites available and have the luxury of opening up more should the need arise.

We normally have a thorough and detail Birth Appointment where these details are all discussed. But normally yes, if you would like to do that! It's important to note, however, that there are 2 packages: BASIC and PREMIUM. The Basic Package would probably mean that you would stay in the birth suite that you have delivered in until you are discharged. The Premium Package would normally mean after birth you would be moved to your postnatal suite. However, some Premium Package moms may wish to stay in the same suite that they birth in, and this can be arranged.

We have 4 midwifes, 4 birth support ladies, 2 chefs, 3 cleaning ladies and the list goes on. Even though you may not see them all, each one is ensuring that your stay with us at the center is an incredible one! Our priority is you.

We take a moms birth plan very seriously! And its achieved 98% of the time. However, like all things in life, nothing is always certain, and the birth plan does need to be flexible if need be. The possibility of a transfer is discussed at your Birth Plan Appointment, and it is an important consideration in your birth plan.

No ways! Many of the reasons why our caesarean section rate is so high in South Africa (particularly in the private sector) is due to a mama's movement being restricted. Hours and hours strapped to a bed with continuous fetal monitoring isn't even recommended by WHO with a healthy low risk pregnancy! While fetal monitoring is important, at Grace it can be done while you are in the birth pool or standing upright or even sitting. We work around you, whatever your position happens to be! So, we definitely encourage lots of movement and freedom from straps in labour!

In most cases they are really and truly an unnecessary intervention. It may be indicted in a case where there is fetal compromise but rarely so. Out of our +-400 births so far at the center, we have performed 4 in total. That is approx. 1% and is in line with what it should be. In hospital, this is a routine procedure done on first time mommies, they are in a rush to get it done and don't give the much-needed time for that perineum to stretch during the pushing stage. We have had so many first timers deliver intact!

Yes definitely! We work around you. You are the one in the throngs of labour, it's not about a practitioner's convenience at that point but about your comfort. Everyone is second to the birthing mama, you are priority.

In the past we didn't have restrictions and this become an issue for mom in labour. Often with all going on around her she couldnt get into her zone. Her space needs to be protected so we advocate for her in restricting the number to her birth support person and a photographer if shes decided on one.

As far as possible we try with non-pharmacological forms of pain relief. This support is provided by a birth support person who is from Grace. These amazing ladies will assist in any way they can to help get you through! Their hand on support includes massage therapies, assistance with breathing, hypnobirthing techniques, meditation, visualization, aromatherapy, pressure points, hot and cold techniques and getting your partner involved in assisting. Should the need arise and as a last resort we can also use pethidine. We dont offer epidurals at Grace but employ many other methods. Moms cope amazingly well!

If you would like a birth pool (big 1000L) this will be an additional fee, however there are baths as well which you are welcome to birth in at no additional cost

We would love to see you soon!! We love meeting new mommies asap. Getting to know you thoroughly before birth goes a long way towards your birth experience. You will become comfortbale with us in your birth space! We take moms from 8 weeks onwards (normally 2 missed periods). We normally don't take moms over 25 weeks' gestation unless in special circumstances.

This would depend on whether you are a medical aid mom or cash paying mom that is happy to go to government should the need to transfer arise. Westville Hospital (private) is 2,4km away Ahmed Al Kadi (private) is 7.3km away Shifa (private) is 7,4km away And King Dinizulu Hospital Complex (government) is 8,2km away All the hospitals surround us and are within a 10km radius of Grace Birthing Centre

As much and as far as possible we help mom to obtain her natural birth. There are some scenarios where a transfer to hospital may be necessary and indicated by the lead midwife. These include but are not restricted to: moms request, pain getting to a point where mom cant bear it any longer (rare), fetal compromise (where the midwifes observe that baby is starting to struggling with the labour process in one way or another), maternal compromise (e.g. excessive blood loss, exhaustion), delayed progress of labour n the 1st or 2nd stage, retained placenta. These are some of the reasons however are rare. Before a mother even begins labour there a number of bloods and tests done. If we determine even before labour that there are risk factors, we will transfer care before labour begins. PS: In the case of a mother becoming 'high risk' and needing to be referred PRIOR to labour, she would be refunded in full)

Normally a mom will realize too that her birth has gotten to this point. Throughout your labour the lead midwife will be in touch with your back up Dr (would have been discussed beforehand). When a joint call is made (you and partner/midwifes and dr), you will be transported with your midwifes to the chosen hospital. The midwifes will settle you in and hand over care to the labour staff who will assist in preparing you for the procedure. At this point care is handed over and Grace midwifes need to step back so that your care can be resumed by the hospital team

Yes, all our midwifes have done training in BLS (Basic Life Support)

We in the process of registering our facility with BHF. Once this is completed, we will be able to claim from Medical Aids directly. For the moment however we are a cash practice and payment need to be upfront for your birth. Once delivered, we will issue you with an invoice that you will be able to use to claim back from your medical aid. Please note that it is your responsibility to find out what your medical aid will cover for the birth.

Yes, we currently work alongside 2 medical loan companies called mediwallet and medfin, they assist patients with medical bills and you can pay them installments even after the procedure. See Below: http://www.mediwallet.co.za/ https://medifin.co.za/apply-now/

Please feel free to contact us on the details on this website for a 2024 Brochure which will include all the costs and services we offer

If you are RH Negative there will be an additional fee for the rhogham injection post delivery. The babys first vaccine BCG is also an additional fee that is not included in the birth fee. Besides these two there is not much additional! Contact us for further info

We would normally request that the medical team seeing to mom and baby be given 3 hours post delivery to ensure both mom and baby are stable. This is also to give the team a chance to help mom to establish breastfeeding. After 3 hours visitors are welcome. We ask that you limit the number of guests to 5 and a maximum of 2 vehicles on the premises, at any one time, to ensure the other laboring mamas aren't disturbed.

Yes, this is included in the PREMIUM package post delivery however the moms on the BASIC package can also opt to have the support but at an additional fee. We also provide Lactation Appointments after birth, which you may book additionally at our reception.

The birth support person is allowed to stay over with mom. Others are welcome to visit and stay for a bit but not to stay over. Should the birth support person not be available to stay, mom may chose another adult family member to be with them for the night