It a wonderful exciting time of the year when people get to share family time together, connecting, relaxing and catching […]

The impact of the corona pandemic has really reached deep into our hearts and homes.   Pregnant moms and expecting […]

Choosing a care provider is one of the most difficult decisions a pregnant mom has to make, and definitely the […]

Birth matters and your perception of the birth experience can have a life lasting effect on you.When you look back, […]

‘Wisdom, Knowledge and Vision’ Philosophy of Midwives Exclusive: At Midwives Exclusive we believe that women have a right to have […]

So you have gathered all your information and decided to birth with a midwife! Antenatal Care: Your first step is […]

: Giving birth naturally without unnecessary routine medical intervention. In 2018 World Health Organization recommended that the c-section rate should […]

“If you need to choose one thing that you should spend your hard earned money on I would have to […]

I am Andrea, a well woman yoga therapist and mentor. I teach pregnancy, postnatal, and mum and baby yoga at […]

There are many reasons why a woman would consider having a vaginal birth after a previous c/section including quicker recovery […]

Referral and Safety 85% of the time your birth will be uncomplicated and natural but should a your low risk […]

So the big question is naturally – “What is the difference between breast milk and formula?” Firstly, although it is […]

You may experience several challenges to breastfeeding in the early days, most of which are related to correct latching and […]

Why do we screen for hearing loss in babies? The prevalence of hearing loss is significantly higher than other birth […]

The birth of a baby is one of the most life defining experiences for you as the mother and the […]

Have you ever wondered why breastmilk is referred to as liquid gold? Well, there are several reasons – in fact […]

As a new year approached I found myself wondering what we could do to really make a difference. Babies are […]

Wondering about Water birth? By Heather Pieterse. Published in Sensitive Midwifery Magazine, April/June 2012. The sigh of pure relief as […]

Waterbirth Basics From Newborn Breathing to Hospital Protocols by Barbara Harper, RN Originally published in Midwifery Today Magazine, Summer 2000 […]

Water birth is becoming a more and more popular way to give birth. Water has been used from as early […]

MOMM – How it was born MOMM is exactly what it stands for: ‘Mothers Offering Miracle Milk’. This intiative saw […]

Pregnancy is a magical time in any woman’s life.Reflexology is a safe and natural therapy that can be extremely beneficial […]

‘Pregnancy and birth are precious miracles of life. This time deserves to be appreciated with joyous enthusiasm and respect. Love, […]

If you do not know your options, you don’t have any. Women are increasingly taking a more active role in […]

PRENATAL CARE What to expect At your midwife check up At your doctor’s visit Prenatal testing High risk pregnancy After […]

BY Heather Pieterse, Midwife in Private Practice The term midwife is derived from Middle English: mid = “with” and Old […]

By Marthie Beumer, Therapeutic Reflexologist and Doula Introduction to Reflexology The specific origin of reflexology remains unclear, but it is […]

Statistics show that the more comfortable a woman is with her caregiver, the better her outcomes in pregnancy. We encourage […]

By Dimakatso Mphelo, Sonographer in Private Practice What is ultrasound Imaging (sonar)? Ultrasound imaging (sonar) involves the use of probe […]

South Africa is one of a few countries in the world where a woman can choose what type of birth […]

By Christine Klynhans Midwife and Breastfeeding Counsellor In their own eyes, very few women have perfect breasts, which is not […]