At Mommy Bear Clinic, we believe healthcare should feel personal. Pregnancy, birth and motherhood are deeply personal experiences, and every woman deserves to feel heard, informed, respected and supported.

Our approach combines professional healthcare with compassionate, individualised attention — creating a space where mothers and families can feel comfortable asking questions and making informed choices.

Born in grace, cradled in care. That's more than our tagline. It's the way we want every mother and baby to experience Mommy Bear.

Our Story

Mommy Bear Clinic was founded by Sister Buhle Khumalo — a Registered Nurse and Midwife with a Degree in Nursing Science (General, Psychiatric, Community Nursing and Midwifery). She is a member of the Sensitive Midwifery Independent Midwife Network and has extensive experience in nursing, women's health, maternity care and baby wellness.

Being a mother herself, Sister Buhle understands the importance of having support before, during and after pregnancy. She believes that empowering women with information helps them become confident and trust their bodies.

At Mommy Bear, we walk the journey with you — from your first antenatal visit to birth, postnatal recovery, baby wellness and beyond.

"I went into nursing because I loved helping people and making a difference in their lives. During my training, I fell in love with midwifery. Being a mother myself, I understand the importance of having support before, during and after pregnancy. Empowering women with information can make them confident and trust their bodies — whether it's during childbirth or breastfeeding."

At Mommy Bear Clinic, we believe preparation, knowledge and support can make a meaningful difference to your birth experience.

• Midwife-led care for suitable low-risk pregnancies.
• Birth out of water in the birthing home.
• Water birth in the birthing suite.
• Continuous guidance, emotional reassurance and hands-on care during labour and birth.
• Postnatal follow-up for mother and baby.

Birth support should be discussed during a consultation so suitability, inclusions and expectations are clear.

Contact us for current birth package information and payment options.

Our Birthing Space

• Regular monitoring of mom's health and baby's growth.
• Pregnancy education and preparation.
• Prenatal vitamins where required.
• Basic reassurance ultrasound options.
• Birth preparation and personalised planning.
• Emotional reassurance and practical support.

Reassurance & Basic Ultrasound Scans

Gentle, basic ultrasound scans to provide reassurance during pregnancy and assess baby's heartbeat, growth and position. These scans are intended for routine reassurance and are not detailed diagnostic scans.

Diagnostic Imaging & Specialist Referrals

When a detailed or diagnostic scan is required, Mommy Bear Clinic can facilitate referral to an appropriate specialist or accredited imaging service for further assessment.

• Basic ultrasound — heartbeat, growth and position.
• Basic ultrasound with consultation — scan plus full midwife consultation and pregnancy discussion.
• 3D/4D ultrasound — bonding/reassurance experience, not a detailed diagnostic assessment. (Subject to availability.)
• If a detailed diagnostic scan is needed, the patient can be referred to an appropriate specialist.

• Postnatal follow-up for mother and baby.
• Breastfeeding support.
• Newborn checks.
• Guidance on early parenting and baby care.
• Ongoing baby wellness and immunisation support.

• Baby wellness checks.
• Growth and development monitoring.
• Childhood immunisations.
• Government vaccine stock where available.
• Private vaccine stock where available.
• Guidance for parents around vaccination schedules and baby wellness.

• Pap smear and breast examination.
• Women's health assessments.
• Family planning and contraceptive support.
• Pregnancy testing where offered.
• HIV counselling/testing where offered.
• Other appropriate women's health services offered by the clinic.

• Contraceptive counselling.
• Appropriate contraceptive options available at the clinic including oral, injection, IUD, Implanon and patch.
• Follow-up and ongoing support.
• Clear instructions on how to book a confidential consultation.

All consultations are confidential and non-judgemental.

Our midwives and lactation consultant offer personalised breastfeeding guidance, helping mothers with positioning, latching, and overcoming challenges.

Whether you're a first-time mother or need a little extra support with a subsequent baby, we're here to help.

• Understanding labour and birth.
• Comfort and coping techniques.
• What to expect during labour.
• Preparing your birthing partner/family.
• Birth planning and informed decision-making.
• Early parenting and newborn preparation.

Mommy Bear Clinic accepts major medical aids for applicable services, subject to the member's individual medical aid benefits and scheme rules.

For birth services, payment options include cash as well as the following medical aids / health insurance arrangements, subject to individual plan benefits and any required authorization.

Vaccines and some consultations may be covered on Medical Aid.

Accepted Medical Aids / Health Insurance

• Fedhealth
• Bestmed
• Discovery
• GEMS
• Kaelo / Prime Cure
• One Plan Health Insurance
• Camaf
• Medihelp
• Momentum
• Medshield
• Medical aids under Medscheme