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Where to give birth in Johannesburg: birth houses and maternity units

Compare what each facility publishes, then ask your midwife or gynae which settings fit your care plan. Gauteng listings include Pretoria. A blank cell means we could not verify that detail from a fetched page; it does not mean the service is unavailable.

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

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What the units publish

Swipe the table sideways on a phone. Every filled cell links to its source. Group-wide guidance is labelled. NICU presence does not establish its level of care.

Gauteng maternity units · blank = not verified from a published source
UnitTours / bookingAntenatal classesPartner / support personWater birth / poolNeonatal care / NICU levelPrivate rooms / birthing suitesBooking contact
Birth houses and maternity clinics
Network One Health Maternity CareJohannesburg / PretoriaAntenatal classes listed as a service.
Network One Health		011 458 2497; [email protected].
Network One Health
Midwives ExclusiveRietondale, Pretoria
Genesis ClinicSaxonwold, JohannesburgBooking requires care by an affiliated independent midwife. Booking form emailed to admissions.
Genesis Clinic		Partner rooming-in; partner, doula or chosen loved ones encouraged.
Genesis Clinic		Dedicated birthing tub; water birth option in every room.
Genesis Clinic		Neonatal stabilisation units published; NICU level not specified.
Genesis Clinic		Ten private family rooms for labour, birth and the postnatal stay.
Genesis Clinic		[email protected]; enquiries: 010 594 0177.
Genesis Clinic
Oxford Midwifery UnitSaxonwold, Johannesburg
City View Birthing RetreatPretoriaFirst consultation includes facility viewing; book online.
City View Birthing Retreat		One support person during delivery, with an exception for a trained doula.
City View Birthing Retreat		Five suites with en-suite bathrooms, private lounges and decks.
City View Birthing Retreat
Stellar-Med Birth HouseOrmondeBirth fee includes support for normal or water birth.
Stellar-Med		No facilities to accommodate a sick baby; hospital transfer described.
Stellar-Med		Appointments: Elizabeth, 083 388 4424.
Stellar-Med
Sr Erna Birth House and ClinicDoornpoort, Pretoria
Protea Midwifery Birth Unit & ServicesGreymont, JohannesburgPartner can recuperate with you after birth.
Protea Midwifery		Water birth option published.
Protea Midwifery		Two private labour and birth rooms.
Protea Midwifery
Hospital maternity units
Chris Hani Baragwanath HospitalDiepkloof
Dr SK Matseke Memorial HospitalDiepkloof
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic HospitalParktown
Netcare Park Lane HospitalParktownBirthwise booking through an affiliated obstetrician or Netcare Appointmed. Tours not specified in this guide.
Netcare Park Lane Hospital		Antenatal classes published; programme article describes starting from 20 weeks.
Netcare Park Lane Hospital · published 2025		Birthwise guide offers partner rooming-in in private / executive rooms, subject to availability.
Netcare Park Lane Hospital		Neonatal intensive care mentioned; NICU level not specified.
Netcare Park Lane Hospital		Shared accommodation by default in Birthwise; private / executive rooms cost extra. Birthing-suite details not specified.
Netcare Park Lane Hospital		Birthwise practice: 011 351 6567 / 072 807 6909; [email protected].
Netcare Park Lane Hospital
Lillian Ngoyi Community ClinicDiepkloof
Hillbrow Community Health Care CentreHillbrow
Life Brenthurst HospitalParktownLife’s group maternity guide invites an orientation visit and suggests bed booking around 28 weeks; confirm locally.
Life Healthcare · published 2024		Fathers / partners allowed in delivery room or theatre at delivery and during visiting hours.
Life Healthcare		Neonatal ICU published; level not specified.
Life Healthcare
Netcare Garden City HospitalMayfair West
Netcare Linksfield HospitalLinksfield West
Netcare Linkwood HospitalLinksfield West
Netcare Mulbarton HospitalMulbarton
Netcare Rosebank HospitalRosebank
Rahima Moosa Mother & Child HospitalCoronationville
South Rand HospitalThe Hill
Lenasia Community Health Centre (Hospital)Lenasia South
Lenmed Ahmed Kathrada Private HospitalLenasia
Life Carstenhof HospitalGlen AustinLife’s group maternity guide invites an orientation visit and suggests bed booking around 28 weeks; confirm locally.
Life Healthcare · published 2024		Birthing partners may visit 09:00–20:00; other visitors follow normal hours.
Life Healthcare		Neonatal intensive care mentioned in visiting information; level not specified.
Life Healthcare
Netcare Waterfall City HospitalMidrand
Netcare Olivedale HospitalOlivedale
Life Flora HospitalFloracliffeLife’s group maternity guide invites an orientation visit and suggests bed booking around 28 weeks; confirm locally.
Life Healthcare · published 2024		Neonatal ICU listed; level not specified.
Life Healthcare		Maternity Unit: 011 470 7790.
Life Healthcare
Life Wilgeheuwel HospitalRadiokopLife’s group maternity guide invites an orientation visit and suggests bed booking around 28 weeks; confirm locally.
Life Healthcare · published 2024		Antenatal classes listed under ancillary services.
Life Healthcare		Neonatal ICU listed; level not specified.
Life Healthcare
Busamed Modderfontein Private HospitalLinbro ParkOnline pre-admissions linked on hospital page; maternity tour not specified.
Busamed Modderfontein		Neonatal ICU published; level not specified.
Busamed Modderfontein		General enquiries: 011 458 2000; [email protected]. Ask for maternity bookings.
Busamed Modderfontein
Life Fourways HospitalFourwaysLife’s group maternity guide invites an orientation visit and suggests bed booking around 28 weeks; confirm locally.
Life Healthcare · published 2024		Page says fathers may visit the maternity unit 08:00–20:00; other visitors use normal hours.
Life Healthcare		Neonatal ICU published; level not specified.
Life Healthcare
Mediclinic MorningsideMorningsideMediclinic’s group page says to contact the Patient Experience Manager to arrange an obstetric unit tour; confirm locally.
Mediclinic
Mediclinic SandtonBryanstonMediclinic’s group page says to contact the Patient Experience Manager to arrange an obstetric unit tour; confirm locally.
Mediclinic
Netcare Sunninghill HospitalSunninghill
Bheki Mlangeni District HospitalJabulani
Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private HospitalDobsonville

Questions to ask before you book

  • Who is responsible for my care and what is the transfer plan?
  • Can my partner, doula or photographer attend?
  • Which fees and authorisations must be arranged before admission?

Sources

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