Midwifery is in my blood and I’ve been a midwife such a long time it’s hard to imagine what I did before I became a midwife.    My first baby’s I “caught” as an independent midwife are now finished with school and are ready to have their own baby’s!   I always said I’d retire when this happened but here I still am and I am still in awe with each birth.   It seems that loving midwifery keeps me young.
One of my favorite things about being a midwife would have to be watching a mother being born as she gives birth to her baby.
Watching a woman evolve as her pregnancy grows, watching her learn and understand more deeply how her body is changing.  Seeing her coping with the many challenges pregnancy throws her along the way.  Watching in awe as she discovery how powerful she is as she births her baby, no matter what type of birth she chooses or ends up having.
Watching as it dawns on her a few weeks after birth how breastmilk alone is making her baby is thriving.
What is not to love about being a midwife?    To be witness to such pivotal moments in life, to be invited into such sacred space and entrusted to care for these very special woman and their precious babies.
My life is not all about midwifery though;  I have a beautiful grown up family.  My son, Alex, is all grown up and living a dream life deep in the bush as a trails guide.  My lovely daughter, Emma, recently finished school and is about to embark on her own journey to the USA to study.       So whilst new families are being born, my family is spreading it’s wings and I find myself in a completely new season after being a hands on mom for the past 26 years.   Reinventing myself, finding new things to keep me busy as the school run, sports and other extramural are done with.
My husband is my rock and solid support, without him I doubt I’d have survived the toughest times, call outs, long hours and stresses that do come with the job.  He is often up in Africa working on helicopters but when home he is probably more qualified as most when it comes to midwifery as he his instinct for birth has grown alongside mine as he hears me talking to people about birth from my bed in the deepest time of the night.
I love reading to escape from reality and I especially love heading to our little holiday town, Kenton on Sea, for R&R whenever I get a small gap.
When we get a longer gap we tend to head north into the bush travelling as far as our Hilux can take us and where no cell phone reception can disturb our peace.
Chocolate and coffee are my serious weaknesses 🙂

What motivates you to keep getting up in the middle of the night, out of your warm bed, leaving your family, to go and assist a woman in labour not knowing how long you’ll be gone or when you’ll see your family again?
I won’t lie and say it’s easy after being on call for over 26 years but when I think about the alternatives, well, I can’t actually think of anything I would rather be doing.   Just knowing how much value we can add to the lives we touch makes it so worthwhile.

A calling! That’s what I believe midwifery to be. I feel blessed and privileged to be called a midwife and to be able to assist and support women during such a life-changing moment.

I studied my BCur (Nursing) degree at the University of Johannesburg and when I was introduced to Midwifery during my studies, I was immediately drawn to it and knew that this is what I wanted to do. My love and interest for Midwifery was fuelled even more by my mother, who is a retired nurse and midwife, who spent many years working as a midwife. It was her stories, the lessons and constant motivation that kept me so interested in Midwifery over the years.

I did my Community Service in the Labour ward at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital in the Westrand in 2019 and continued to work in the labour ward. I then also had a chance to work in the post-natal ward for a short time before leaving. I gained experience and knowledge from working in a fast paced and busy department. I enjoyed that I was always meeting different patients daily with different stories. Though, over the years I was drawn to private midwifery, as I believed that women’s care during pregnancy should be unique and that women should be given a voice during this time and afforded the right to have a beautiful birth experience.

I’m a young and passionate midwife who loves working with pregnant women and babies. I have a big interest in traditional midwifery and caring practices that I believe have been lost over time. I joined the practice because I believe in giving women and their families’ holistic care during such a precious time in their lives. I really wanted to be able to fully support and guide women during this period and to be able to walk this journey with them from the beginning of their pregnancy till they have their new baby.

When I’m not catching babies, I’m a mom to an amazing boy, Lesedi, who is my absolute world.

I am excited and enjoy walking the journey of pregnancy and beyond with all the families I have already and am  yet to meet at Midwives Exclusive

I am absolutely called to be a midwife. Every woman’s birth is a unique experience. It is a very personal and intimate life event that should be respected and protected. I love building relationship and sharing in this experience.

When I was studying midwifery in university I dreamt of being an independent midwife so that I can build a trusting relationship with mommas before they have to trust me to get them and their babies safely through birth.  Continuity of care which is hard to do when working in a hospital.

One of my very favourite things is watching the joy new life brings to a family.

When I’m not being a midwife I really enjoy getting out into nature for long walks and I find my peace and growth at church.

“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers—strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” – Barbara Katz Rothman

My journey into midwifery began with a BCur Nursing degree from the University of Pretoria, where I discovered my passion for this incredible field. The adrenaline rush and unpredictability of each day in midwifery captivated me, and I knew I had found my calling.

I started my career in a private hospital, working as a midwife. My dedication to this profession led me to further my education, and I obtained a Higher Diploma in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology from the University of Johannesburg. Private midwifery was always my dream, and I was determined to make it a reality.

After a few years of marriage, I decided to take some time off to focus on starting my own family. During this period, I worked as a Professional Sales Representative for a pharmaceutical company. It was during my first pregnancy that I was introduced to Heather and Midwives Exclusive. This experience profoundly impacted me, as I realized the immense role midwives play in providing women with a safe and trusting environment to give birth. I have birthed all my children at Midwives Exclusive and wouldn’t have it any other way.

The longing to return to midwifery never left me. Now, I am thrilled to be back in this rewarding profession, ready to support and empower women through their birthing journeys. At our practice, we believe in trusting the natural process of childbirth and providing personalized care to each and every mother.

In addition to my midwifery qualifications, I am also a registered Neuro Life- and Wellness Coach. I firmly believe that our bodies keep the score of our experiences, and I am passionate about helping women navigate those experiences that may impact birth. Birth is not just a physical event; it is also a psychological journey. My goal is to support women in addressing and overcoming any emotional or psychological challenges they may face, ensuring a holistic and empowering birthing experience.

I look forward to being a part of your journey and helping you experience the beauty and strength of childbirth.