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MATERNITY CARE
MATERNITY PROGRAMME
CHILDCARE

&

MOTHER CHILD

CARE

MATERNITY CARE
BONSTART PLUS ONLY
• 6 antenatal consultations with a gynaecologist , GP or midwife
• 2 2D ultrasound scans
• 1 amniocentesis
• 4 consultations with a midwife after delivery ( 1 of these can be used for a consultation with a lactation specialist )
MATERNITY PROGRAMME
Register for the maternity programme and get :
• Access to 24 / 7 maternity advice line
• Dedicated maternity nurse / midwife to support and advise you throughout your pregnancy
• Access to articles regarding common pregnancy concerns
• Pregnancy education emails and SMSs sent to you weekly
• Online antenatal classes to prepare you for the birth and what to expect when you get home
• Baby bag including baby care essentials
• Early identification of high-risk pregnancies
• Weekly engagement for high-risk pregnancies
• Post-childbirth follow-up calls
• Online assessments for pregnancy and mental health
CHILDCARE
• Babyline : 24 / 7 helpline for medical advice for children under 3 years
• Milestone reminders for children under 3 years
• Online screenings for infant and toddler health
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BONSTART PLUS ONLY
• Hearing screening for newborns up to 8 weeks , in or out-of-hospital
• Congenital hypothyroidism screening for infants under 1 month old
• Immunisation ( including reminders ) according to Expanded Programme on Immunisation in South Africa up to the age of 12