Tender Touch Mother & Baby Clinic

Consultation before baby's birth to discuss any concerns including birth options, breastfeeding or care of newborn.

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Antenatal Classes are run on a Wednesday evening from 18h45- 20h45 for 6 consecutive weeks. The course costs R2900 for the 6 weeks.

Please contact the clinic to book your spot - 083 564 1671/ tendertouch.ct@gmail.com

Here are the dates for 2026:

25/02/2026 - 01/04/2026 - Fully booked

15/04/2026 - 20/05/2026 - One spot left

27/05/2026 - 01/07/2026 - Three spots left

22/07/2026 - 26/08/2026

09/09/2026 - 14/10/2026

04/11/2026 - 09/12/2026

Adacel is a Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine. Administered in pregnancy between 26 -36 weeks. We receive government stock of this vaccine for pregnant women only (only admin fee charged). Partners, Grandparents and other caregivers can book for the private Adacel Quadra.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the cost, stock is not kept at the clinic. We will need to order it in for you, so please allow at least a 3 day lead time for bookings.

The RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) is indicated for pregnant woman between 28 and 36 week gestation. Although it can be given with the Whooping cough vaccine, it is recommended that it is given at least 2 weeks apart for better efficacy.

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Postnatal Home visits are offered after discharge from hospital.

Discovery clients are able to get up to 3 free postnatal visits in the first 6 weeks after baby is born, subject to availability. The first visit is always at home and subsequent follow ups may be at the clinic or at home (depending on availability).

To book a Home visit, please contact the clinic directly. The first visit is 1hr30min and follow ups are 1hr.

If not with Discovery, the prices are as follows:

Sr Megan Benn: First visit R1000; follow-up visit R750

Sr Brigitte Williams: R1300 for 2 hours (Lactation Consultation)

Please WhatsApp Megan directly on 083 564 1671 or Brigitte on 082 497 8929 to find out availability.

First newborn check/ consultation after discharge from hospital

This includes:

Full newborn assessment - full newborn health check - please book 1hr appointment

If you need breastfeeding/ Bottle feeding advice and assessment - please book the 1hr30 min appointment

Sr Megan Benn is a Registered Nurse & Midwife and Breastfeeding counsellor with many years experience assisting breastfeeding moms and babies.

A Breastfeeding Consultation is offered to any clients experiencing any challenges with breastfeeding, or who just want to check that all is going well with their breastfeeding journey.

All Discovery clients get a FREE breastfeeding consultation within the first 6 weeks - we will ask you to please pay upfront but a detailed invoice will be provided to submit to Discovery.

Sr Brigitte Williams is a Registered Nurse & Midwife, and a SACLC (South African Certified Lactation Consultant). Brigitte will assess and assist any moms who are experiencing challenging breastfeeding journeys.

She has joined the Tender Touch team and brings not only her years of breastfeeding expertise, but can also offer clients Home phototherapy for newborn jaundice and the newborn vaccines (6 - 14 weeks).

Follow-up and general consultations: weekly weigh ins, advice on feeding, fussy babies, sleep, routine, emotional support, starting solids, any other advice required

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Come and join our 4 week baby massage classes offering postnatal support and interaction with other moms. From 6wks - 5 months

Wednesday mornings - 10am - 11h30ish

Cost: R1000 for 4 week course

Contact Megan on 083 564 1671 or tendertouch.ct@gmail.com

Dates:

18 March to 8 April 2026

22 April to 13 May 2026

27 May to 17 June 2026

22 July to 12 August 2026

19 August to 9 September 2026

23 September to 14 October 2026

21 October to 11 November 2026

18 November to 9 December 2026

Baby massage offers numerous evidence-based benefits for infants and parents, categorized into four key areas: interaction, stimulation, relaxation, and relief. Key advantages include deeper bonding, improved sleep, reduced stress, relief from colic/gas, enhanced muscular development, and boosted confidence for caregivers.

Why are group activities like baby massage so important for my new moms? Because you don't have to do this alone. Connecting with other moms combats isolation, reduces stress and anxiety, provides practical support and shared knowledge, normalizes difficult feelings, and boosts mental well-being, creating a vital support system for navigating the challenges and joys of early motherhood.

The 6 week vaccines:

Polio (oral)

Rotarix (oral)

PCV 1 (injection)

Hexaxim 1 (injection)

10 week vaccine:

Hexaxim 2 (injection)

The 14 week vaccines:

Rotarix 2 (oral)

PCV 2 (injection)

Hexaxim 3 (injection)

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A monthly talk for parents and caregivers on starting solids. The talk includes how to know when your baby is ready, practical tips and how to introduce allergens.

Next date: Tuesday 31st March 4-5pm

Please contact Megan on 0835641671 for upcoming dates.

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Please note that the 6 month old vaccine, Measles/Rubella is done on specific days every month, as the government stock gives us a 10 dose vial which, when opened, has to be used on 8-10 babies in one six hour period.

Upcoming dates for the first 6 months of 2026 (subject to change - but timeous notification will be given):

5 March 2026

26 March 2026

16 April 2026

7 May 2026

28 May 2026

25 June 2026

Please WhatsApp Megan directly on 083 564 1671 to book your spot

PCV 3 (injection) - protection against Pneumococcal bacteria.

PCV - 3 (government) - injection

Menactra vaccine (Private) - injection is against Meningococcal meningitis (A, C, W & Y strains)

MMR - measles, mumps and rubella vaccine

Measles, Mumps & Rubella injection

Meningococcal meningitis vaccine 2 - injection (A, C, W & Y strains)

Onvaro (Chicken Pox) and Havrix (Hepatitis A) vaccines - optional private vaccines that can be given from 12mths. A second Hepatitis A will be due 6 months after the first one.

Hexaxim 4 (injection)

Government vaccination which covers Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis & Injectable Polio

18mth Hexaxim booster

Hepatits A -Private (optional) - if not done at 15mths

Meningococcal Meningitis (A, C, W & Y strains) vaccination which is typically administered from the age of 9 months. If done before 2 years, 2 doses required. If after 2 years, 1 dose required

Bexsero is a new to South Africa (has been offered in the UK and parts of Europe for many years).

Protects against Meningococcal meningitis vaccine Serotype B. Available from 8 weeks but preferred age 4.5mths +

2 primary doses, 2 months apart. A booster may be recommended under 24mths

Onvaro (Chicken Pox) and Hepatitis A (Havrix) vaccines - optional private vaccines. This second Hepatitis A should be at least 6 months after the first one.

- Highly contagious varicella-Zoster viral infection causing itchy, blistery fluid filled pustules.

- Spread via skin to skin contact, saliva, sharing cups, skin to skin and contaminated surfaced

- The virus can cause Shingles in later life

- A highly contagious infection of the liver spread via faecal contamination of food and water

- Spread via restaurants. crèches and other food outlets

- Havrix Junior

Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis & Inactivated Polio Immunization (Private) - Adacel Quadra. Typically given at 6 years old, 12 years old and in adults needing the Whooping Cough vaccine when they have a pregnant partner.

Influenza vaccine for the 2026 season - Influvac

Influenza vaccine for the 2026 season. The flu vaccine is recommended for babies and children from 6 months onwards. The first year your child is receiving the flu vaccine, they are required to have 2 doses, 4 weeks apart.