Home birth in Johannesburg: a safe, supported option for low-risk pregnancies
A home birth with a qualified midwife is a safe, legal option for low-risk pregnancies in South Africa. PMBcare has supported home births across Johannesburg for over 20 years.
Sister Salaminah Dikeledi Mhlanga and her team come to your home when you go into labour. They bring all necessary equipment: fetal monitoring devices, oxygen, and emergency supplies. They monitor you and your baby throughout labour and delivery.
What does a home birth with PMBcare cost?
PMBcare pricing (2025/2026)
We provide care at our birth centre, not at a private hospital. Here is exactly what you pay:
Natural birth at our birth centre: R15,000
Payment plan: R7,500 deposit required by 20 weeks. Balance of R7,500 due by 32 weeks.
First prenatal visit: R650
Follow-up prenatal visits: R450 per visit
Emergency consultation: R700
Night callout fee: R700
Postnatal visit: R700
No hidden fees. No surprise bills after the birth. What you see above is what you pay.
Who qualifies for a home birth?
Home birth is suitable for low-risk pregnancies. This means a single baby in a head-down position, no significant pre-existing conditions, and a pregnancy progressing normally through regular antenatal checks.
Sister Dikeledi assesses your risk at every prenatal visit. If your pregnancy becomes higher risk at any stage, she will advise you honestly and refer you to the appropriate care.
What is included on the day of birth?
Sister Dikeledi and her assistant attend your birth at home. They monitor your vitals and the baby’s heartbeat continuously throughout labour. They provide emotional and physical support from the start of active labour through to delivery and immediate postnatal care.
After the birth, your home is left clean and in order. Postnatal follow-up visits are available at R700 per visit.
Water birth option
PMBcare offers water birth as an option for eligible mothers at home. Ask Sister Dikeledi during your prenatal visits whether a water birth is suitable for you.
Our locations in Johannesburg
Fordsburg: 81 Mint Road, Corner Gillies Street, Johannesburg 2092 (near Oriental Plaza). Our original clinic, established and fully operational.
Lenasia: 1 Cygnus Street, Lenasia, 1821. Our new clinic, now open and accepting patients.
Book a consultation
Phone: 060 830 7432
WhatsApp: wa.me/27608307432
Email: info@pmbcare.co.za
Website: pmbcare.co.za
Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00, Saturday 09:00 to 13:00