If you live in Randburg and you’re searching for a midwife who gives you real continuity of care rather than a different face at every hospital appointment, PMBcare has been supporting Johannesburg families from our Fordsburg birth centre for years. Many Randburg moms come to us after feeling rushed through short hospital consultations with no chance to build a relationship with the person delivering their baby. This guide covers what midwifery care looks like for Randburg families, what’s included at each stage of pregnancy, and how to book your first visit.
Searching for a Midwife Serving Randburg?
Randburg families often want the same thing: one midwife team that knows their history, their birth plan, and their preferences from the first visit through to the weeks after birth. That’s the model PMBcare is built around, and it’s why families travel from Randburg to see us rather than settling for whichever doctor is on shift that day.
We support pregnant women and families from Randburg, Soweto, Sandton, Roodepoort, Alexandra, and across greater Johannesburg with:
- Antenatal and prenatal check-ups
- Midwife-led natural birth support
- Postnatal (fourth trimester) care for mom and baby
- Health education throughout pregnancy
- A clear referral pathway to hospital care if it’s ever needed
As the longest-standing midwifery practice in Johannesburg, we’ve built our reputation on keeping you informed and involved in every decision about your own care, not just told about it afterward.
Where Randburg Families Are Cared For: Our Fordsburg Birth Centre
PMBcare doesn’t have a branch inside Randburg. We work from one purpose-built birth centre at 81 Mint Road, corner Gillies Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg, near Oriental Plaza, and Randburg families make the trip to us for antenatal visits, labour support, and postnatal follow-ups.
Our Fordsburg birth centre is set up to feel like a private home rather than a hospital ward, with a calm space for labour that isn’t shared with other patients. Many of our Randburg clients tell us the drive is worth it once they experience the difference between a rushed hospital slot and an appointment where nobody is watching the clock.
We’re open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 15:00, with emergency birth support available 24/7 for clients already in our care. We work with Randburg moms to build an antenatal visit schedule that fits around work and family commitments rather than the other way around.
What Midwifery Care Includes at PMBcare
Antenatal and Prenatal Visits
Your antenatal visits include vitals checks, fetal heartbeat monitoring, and first trimester screening between 15 and 20 weeks. As your due date gets closer, visits become more frequent so we can track your baby’s growth and your own wellbeing without gaps.
We also spend time on the physical and emotional side of pregnancy, from nausea and fatigue to anxiety about labour, and what actually helps. Every visit includes education on danger signs and healthy choices, so you’re never left guessing about what’s normal.
Labour and Natural Birth Support
For non-complicated labour, our approach is minimal intervention with an experienced midwife team staying with you throughout, not checking in every few hours. You choose how you want to labour, whether that’s moving freely, using water for pain relief, or having your partner with you the entire time.
If something comes up that needs a higher level of care, we refer you to hospital doctors right away. That referral pathway is part of your birth plan from your first visit, so there’s no confusion about what happens if your pregnancy needs a different path.
Postnatal (Fourth Trimester) Care
Support doesn’t end at delivery. We check in with you in the days right after birth and again in the following weeks, covering physical recovery, feeding, and the adjustment to life with a newborn. We also check in on your emotional wellbeing, since the fourth trimester is often the stage new moms feel least prepared for. It’s built into your care plan from day one, not added on as an afterthought.
Your Pregnancy Journey With PMBcare: Trimester by Trimester
First Trimester (Weeks 1 to 12)
Your first visit covers a full health history, an initial check-up, and time to talk through what matters most to you for this pregnancy. Early visits are spaced a few weeks apart while we confirm dates, watch early symptoms, and answer the first-time questions about diet, rest, and warning signs.
Second Trimester (Weeks 13 to 27)
This is typically the steadiest stretch, with visits on a regular schedule. We track your baby’s growth, check in on how you’re coping physically and emotionally, and start shaping your birth plan together. It’s a good time to bring your partner along if they haven’t joined a visit yet.
Third Trimester and Labour (Week 28 Onward)
Visits pick up in frequency as your due date approaches, with final growth checks and confirmation that everything is progressing normally. By now your birth plan is finalised, and when labour starts, it’s the same midwife team who’s followed your entire pregnancy who supports you through it.
Why Choose a Midwife-Led Natural Birth
A Calm, Private Setting
Hospitals are designed around efficiency, not comfort. Our birth centre works the opposite way: a private, home-like space where you set the pace, with a team who already knows your birth plan because they helped you build it.
One Team, Start to Finish
There’s no different doctor at every appointment here. The same midwifery team that sees you through antenatal care is the team supporting you in labour and after. Read more about why families choose natural birth at PMBcare.
This isn’t just our house preference. The World Health Organization recognises midwife-led continuity of care as a safe, effective model for low-risk pregnancies, which is exactly the approach our birth centre is built on.
Do You Have to Visit the Birth Centre? Home Birth Options
Some Randburg families would rather give birth at home than travel to Fordsburg for the delivery itself. If you’re a suitable candidate, our midwives can support a home birth using the same continuity model, with the same team you saw for antenatal care attending your labour at home.
Home birth isn’t the right fit for every pregnancy, so our midwives assess your health history and how your pregnancy is progressing well before your due date. You can read more about who is a good candidate for a home birth to see if this path suits your situation.
Whichever setting you choose, the referral pathway to hospital care stays the same if it’s ever needed, and we stay involved throughout that transfer.
Why Experience Matters When Choosing a Midwife
Midwifery care isn’t one-size-fits-all. As the longest-standing midwifery practice in Johannesburg, our team has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and the months that follow, so we’ve seen a wide range of what a healthy pregnancy can look like. That experience is what lets us catch small concerns early, explain your options clearly, and stay calm when it matters most.
When you’re choosing who supports you through one of the biggest experiences of your life, it’s worth asking any practice about their depth of experience, and whether you’ll see the same team from your first visit through to your last.
What Makes PMBcare Different From a Hospital Antenatal Clinic
A typical hospital antenatal clinic in the northern suburbs can mean a full waiting room, a fifteen-minute slot, and a different doctor each visit depending on who’s on shift. That model works for some families, but it isn’t built around getting to know you.
At PMBcare, your visits aren’t rushed, and you’re not competing with a packed schedule for your midwife’s attention. You see the same team every time, which means less time re-explaining your history and more time actually talking through your questions and concerns.
For many Randburg families, that difference becomes clear after the first visit: a calmer appointment, a midwife who remembers your last conversation, and a birth plan that’s built with you rather than handed to you.
What Happens If You Need to Transfer to Hospital
A midwife-led birth centre isn’t right for every pregnancy, and part of our role is recognising early when a higher level of care is needed. Before your due date, we review your health history and how your pregnancy is progressing to flag anything that might call for hospital-based delivery.
If something unexpected happens during labour, our midwives are trained to catch the signs early and refer you to a hospital doctor without delay. You’ll know exactly who that referral goes to and what the process looks like well before your due date, not for the first time in an emergency.
How to Prepare for Your First Visit
Your first appointment is as much about getting to know our team as it is a check-up. To make the most of it, bring:
- Any previous pregnancy or medical records you have on hand
- A list of current medications or supplements you’re taking
- Your questions, written down, about labour, pain relief, or what to expect
- Your partner or support person, if you’d like them involved from the start
There’s nothing else you need to prepare. Our midwives guide the rest of the conversation and make sure you leave with a clear picture of your care plan, whether this is your first pregnancy or your third.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first prenatal visit costs R650. It’s the best way to find out whether our approach to care fits your pregnancy, and it gives our midwives a chance to understand your health history and answer your questions face to face.
Emergency and night callouts are available at R700 each, for concerns that can’t wait until your next scheduled visit. Every cost is explained upfront, with no hidden fees beyond what we quote you directly.
For more on our full range of midwife services in Johannesburg, including what’s included at each stage of care, see our services and pricing guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PMBcare have a branch in Randburg?
No. PMBcare operates from one birth centre in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. We welcome families from Randburg and surrounding areas to visit us there for antenatal care, birth support, and postnatal follow-ups.
What does a first midwife visit cost?
Your first prenatal visit costs R650. This covers your initial consultation, health history review, and time to ask our midwives anything about your pregnancy and birth options.
Do you offer emergency support outside office hours?
Yes. Emergency and night callouts are available at R700 each for clients already in our care, for concerns that can’t wait until your next scheduled visit.
Can my partner be involved throughout my care?
Yes. Partners and support people are welcome at antenatal visits and during labour and birth. Many clients say a consistent midwife team makes it easier for their partner to feel involved too, not just present in the room.
How many antenatal visits will I have?
This depends on your individual pregnancy, but visits typically start a few weeks apart in the first trimester and become more frequent as your due date approaches, so we can track your baby’s growth closely in the final weeks.
What if this is my first pregnancy and I’m not sure what to expect?
That’s exactly what your first visit is for. Our midwives walk you through each stage of pregnancy at your own pace, answer every question without judgment, and make sure you always know what’s coming next.
Who is a good fit for midwife-led natural birth?
Not every pregnancy suits a midwife-led birth centre setting. Our team reviews your health history and how your pregnancy is progressing before recommending this path, so you can make an informed decision early.
Do I need a birth plan before my first visit?
No. Many Randburg moms arrive at their first visit with more questions than answers, and that’s normal. Your midwife team helps you build a birth plan step by step over your antenatal visits, rather than expecting you to arrive with one already decided.
Book Your Midwife Visit at PMBcare
If you’re in Randburg and searching for a midwife who will know your name, your history, and your birth plan by heart, we’d love to meet you. Get in touch with PMBcare to book your first visit and see our Fordsburg birth centre for yourself.