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Use these published examples to compare written quotes. They are individual providers’ fees, not a Johannesburg average.

Checked on 2026-10-07 · General information. Talk to your midwife or gynae.

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Published prices

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Nurturing Birth · R4,000 · Prenatal meeting, birth support, on-call period and a postnatal visit. Nurturing Birth · R4,000 Passionate Births · Pietermaritzburg (SA comparison) · R5,800 · Prenatal visit, labour and birth support, weekly post-birth visits for six weeks. Passionate Births · Pietermaritzburg (SA comparison) · R5,800 R4,000R5,800
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Published fees · South African rand
Provider / sourceWhat’s includedPriceTariff year
Nurturing Birth
Nurturing Birth		Prenatal meeting, birth support, on-call period and a postnatal visit.R4,000Year not stated
Passionate Births · Pietermaritzburg (SA comparison)
Passionate Births		Prenatal visit, labour and birth support, weekly post-birth visits for six weeks.R5,8002024

What changes the bill?

Nurturing Birth lists an on-call window beginning two weeks before the due date and a postnatal visit in the first week. Ask about backup and any travel charges. Nurturing Birth

Passionate Births’ 2024 agreement lists extra consultations at R450 per hour and a non-refundable R2,500 retaining fee within the package price. Reconfirm this older quote before booking. Passionate Births

Questions to ask before you book

  • When does your on-call window start, and who is your backup?
  • What changes if I have a planned or emergency C-section?
  • How many visits and travel kilometres are included?

Sources

Checked on 2026-10-07. Published details can change; confirm them before you book.