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What does postnatal support or a night nanny cost in Johannesburg?

Clarify whether you are booking practical baby care or a registered nurse. Compare the duties and hours in writing.

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

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Published prices

These are examples to check with the provider, not a market average. “Year not stated” means the source gives no tariff year; the checked date is not a price guarantee. Swipe the table sideways on a phone.

Nurturing Birth · R800 · Two-hour postnatal home visit with practical and basic feeding support. Nurturing Birth · R800 Precious Pearls · Night Nursing page · R1,000 · Once-off night, single baby; confirm hours and caregiver credentials. Precious Pearls · Night Nursing page · R1,000 Precious Pearls · R3,800 · One night per week × four, single baby. Precious Pearls · R3,800 R800R3,800
One dot per numeric published fee. Some dots overlap. Focus or tap a dot for its price row. Full labels, inclusions and tariff years are in the table below. These fees cover different services; they are not an average or an all-in estimate.
Published fees · South African rand
Provider / sourceWhat’s includedPriceTariff year
Nurturing Birth
Nurturing Birth		Two-hour postnatal home visit with practical and basic feeding support.R800Year not stated
Precious Pearls · Night Nursing page
Precious Pearls		Once-off night, single baby; confirm hours and caregiver credentials.R1,000Year not stated
Precious Pearls
Precious Pearls		One night per week × four, single baby.R3,800Year not stated

What changes the bill?

Precious Pearls states its rates apply to a single baby and twins are charged at 1.5 times the rate. The page describes nanny training and placement; do not assume the caregiver is a registered nurse. Precious Pearls

Questions to ask before you book

  • Are you a registered nurse or a nanny, and what training do you have?
  • What are the shift hours, duties, travel costs and cancellation terms?
  • Is the same caregiver available each time, and who provides backup?

Sources

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