Maternity

The place for new beginnings

Are you pregnant or planning for a baby? At Botshilu Private hospital we pride ourselves in providing the highest standard of clinical care for both mother and baby. Our Obstetricians and Paediatricians work in collaboration with our Maternity staff to ensure that all our expectant parents and families receive the highest standard of care.

All the Midwifery and nursing staff in our Maternity Unit are competent and skilled to care for you during your stay with us. We are dedicated to ensuring your first few days as a parent are supported and focused on your individual needs.

Birthing Plans & Options

Some people choose to have a birth plan. If not, our workshops / antenatal classes help to shed more light on this.

It is very important that you discuss your plan with your Obstetrician and midwifery staff. This will give us an opportunity to let you know what we have available to meet your wishes and what is safe and practical according to your individual circumstances.

You will need to be flexible and be prepared to do things differently if complications arise for you or your baby. Childbirth is not always “normal” and intervention may be required under certain circumstances. If you have not yet found a doctor to assist you in your journey, our list of recommended Obstetricians is below.

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Monitoring your baby during labour

To assist us to provide optimum care of your baby during labour and birth it is important that your baby’s heart rate is monitored. Depending on the situation there are different ways that this can be done:

Using a small portable ultrasound (doppler)
Using a machine called a CTG (cardiotocograph). The baby’s heart rate and your contractions are monitored electronically

At Botshilu Private Hospital’s maternity facilities a CTG is performed on admission. The CTG is repeated intermittently throughout your labour unless there are indications for continual CTG monitoring.

Meal Times

	Breakfast	08:00 – 08:30
	Lunch	12:00 – 13:00
	Supper	17:00 – 18:00

Family Visiting Hours

Dads	08:00 – 20:00
Grandparents & baby’s siblings	15:00 – 16:00
In all general wards visitors are restricted to 2 visitors per patient and we discourage children visiting for infection control reasons.

Mother & Baby Wellness Clinic

The first few days after delivery can be very difficult for both mother and baby. Which is why it is important to receive a lot of support and care. After delivery, we provide services to aid with the smooth transition into motherhood.

Clinic operating hours:

Weekdays	09:00 – 16:00
Saturdays	09:00 – 13:00
Sundays / Public Holidays	Closed

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT 079 969 2465

This clinic provides the following services:

Family Planning

We provide family planning services offering diffrent options to suit your preference and lifestyle.

Vaccination

With your consent, your baby’s immunisation will be administered at the hospital.

Antenatal Classes

All expecting mommies and daddies are invited to attend our free antenatal classes. Booking is essential.

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Breastfeeding Classes

Especially for 1st-time moms, grasping the latching technique can be stressful, our nurses are here to assist.

14 Days Free Check-Up

We give a free 14-day post-birth check-up window to make sure the mother and baby are both adjusting well.

Wellness

Your overall wellness is of importance if you’re going to thrive in the journey of motherhood.

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Becoming a mother is an adjustment to your life, there’s much to learn and we are here to make sure you are not left alone. Our clinic has support services that will ease you into parenthood.

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FAQ's

We understand your anxiety and need to plan in advance for any eventuality. If you have any questions, the below answers can help shed more light.

Choosing Birth Plan

Some people choose to have a birth plan. They see it as an opportunity to write down any thoughts or wishes they have about their labour and /or stay in hospital.

If intervention is required your Obstetrician/midwife will explain why the intervention is necessary and the associated risks and benefits of the intervention.

If you have any questions in relation to this information please do not hesitate to contact your Obstetrician and the maternity unit you have chosen to have your baby.

Am I allowed a support person during delivery?

If you are having an elective (planned) caesarean section with an epidural, you will most likely be able to have one support person. However, this decision is dependent on your Doctor and the Anaesthetist. It is important for you to ask when you are planning your caesarean section. Should you require an emergency caesarean section your support person / partner may not be allowed to attend.