Consultations
During a consult, we will assess your urine, blood pressure, and your emotional as well as physical wellbeing.
Your Midwife will also assess your baby's growth and fetal heart rate during your consultation. If we identify risk factors, we will refer you to a doctor for further examination, your health and safety and that of your unborn baby will always come first.
We currently do not offer sonography services, so mothers should still have their scans done at the recommended intervals in-between consultations with us.
Doula Support
A Doula is a professional labor assistant who provides physical and emotional support to you and your partner as part of your pregnancy care, childbirth and the postpartum period. For instance, a doula might offer: Attention to physical comfort through techniques such as touch and massage and assistance with breathing. We also use pressure, warmth and cold, the Rebozo and the Relax-In position changes and TENS. Above all you have an experienced person watching over you, guiding you, and supporting you both through your journey.
As part of Little Toes birthing fee you will have a doula who is available through your pregnancy to answer questions, help prepare you for labour with a one on one consultation to practice breathing techniques and help you with any niggly things that can be relieved with pressure points, exercise or posture.she can also help with sleep positioning and answering any non medical questions you may have. Your doula is also there to be the support your partner needs.
Birth Education
Antenatal classes at Little Toes are broken up into 5 classes to ensure Mom's and Dad's get the most out of each class without being overwhelmed. Our classes are run by our midwives and doula which allows you to get to know our team on another level before your birth.
Little Toes antenatal classes are open to all Mom's and Dad's.
Classes include:
Common pregnancy problems / complaints
Diet during pregnancy | Physiology of pelvis and mechanism
of labour
Natural Birth vs c-section
Breastfeeding | what to prepare | Dad matters also
The Newborn | Bath demonstration
Classes are at different times throughout the year and based at our facility in Benoni, Johannesburg.
Please contact us find out when the next classes begin.
Breastfeeding support
Every mom faces breastfeeding challenges. Yes breastfeeding is natural but just like walking and talking it is learned, so we are there to assist you, support you, lend a helping hand and answer all your questions to ensure you receive the postpartum care you deserve.
From low milk supply to growth spurts, we have solutions to help get you through. We will also help you navigate all those moments when other people give less than sound information.