Frequently Asked Questions
- Vanessa De Beer is a qualified nurse and holistic private midwife registered with the South African Nursing Council.
- She has attended over 700 births in hospitals, clinics and at home.
- She provides pregnancy care, attends births and provides after birth care, at her patients' homes or in her birth cottage.
- Birth pool with disposable sterile liner is available for rental for water births.
- All emergency equipment is available, including oxygen, suction, resuscitation equipment, suturing supplies, IV fluids, drugs for excessive bleeding and other potential problems etc. However, these are almost never needed and are only used for emergencies.
- Vanessa is a natural birth advocate who does not perform unnecessary medical procedures during pregnancy, birth or the post partum time.
- She provides a high level of emotional support to her patients and ensures they have evidence-based information with which to make decisions for themselves and their babies.
- Payment is required before your birth, you will recieve assistance with claiming back from your medical aid.
- Travel costs are calculated individually for each birth.
- Please email chat.naturalfamily@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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