We are committed to providing you with the best possible care for you and your baby and our maternity unit is your home away from home offering a caring practice and serene environment for the birth of your baby. In our maternity unit, mom and baby are our priority.
What we offer
- Free gift for the baby, which includes a nappy bag, informational booklets and product samples
- One three-bedded ward, with en-suite bathroom
- One private room with en-suite bathroom (Available on request and subject to availability)
- Fully equipped delivery rooms for optimal care and comfort for you and your baby
- Efficient and individual nursing care provided by professional midwives
- For mothers requiring caesarian sections, KPH offers two fully equipped surgical theatres with state-of-the-art neonatal resuscitation equipment
- Assistance with breastfeeding and emotional support
Pre-booking
Moms-to-be: please book at the hospital reception when you are approximately thirty weeks pregnant. Your treating doctor will provide you with the necessary documents. This service ensures prompt and efficient entry into the hospital on the day of your delivery.
Moms-to-be: please book at the hospital reception when you are approximately thirty weeks pregnant. Your treating doctor will provide you with the necessary documents. This service ensures prompt and efficient entry into the hospital on the day of your delivery.
What to bring to Hospital
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For the Mother’s Care:
Please bring the following items for your stay with us. Where possible, please leave valuables at home.
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For the Baby’s Care:
Please bring the following items for your baby’s care while in the maternity unit.
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Further Information
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Visiting times
11:00 – 11:30 15:00 – 16:00 19:00 – 20:00 Fathers are encouraged to be present throughout the birth of their children and their presence is not restricted to visiting hours during the day. Regrettably, no children under 12 years of age may visit the maternity unit. However Special permission may be granted for siblings. |
Important
Upon being discharged from KPH, the mother will be issued with (the) Notification of Birth document and Road-to-Health card. Please register your baby within seven days at the Department of Home Affairs as well as with your medical aid. |
KPH will walk this exciting road to parenthood with you and assist you each step of the way. We strive to ensure that our new moms leave us happy and confident.