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.

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. Please message us when you book so we can see if we can get stock.

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.

First newborn check/ consultation after discharge from hospital

This includes:

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.

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

The 6 week vaccines:

Polio (oral)

10 week vaccine:

Hexaxim 2 (injection)

The 14 week vaccines:

Rotarix 2 (oral)

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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.

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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.

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 +

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

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

- Spread via restaurants. crèches and other food outlets

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.