Doula services

Support for the whole journey, not just the birth.

A doula is with you for comfort, information and encouragement, alongside your midwife. Every birth at Essence includes a doula, and you can book extra support before and after.

A pregnant woman resting her hands on her belly
Photo: Jeferson Santu / Unsplash

Your doula

Princess Mofokeng

Birthing and Labour Doula and Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor
Leruo Health House

Nurture. Empower. Thrive.

ServicePrice
Postnatal body bindingTraditional postnatal belly binding to support your core and posture as you recover. Also available as six sessions. per session · 6 sessions R4 800R850
Antenatal classesFour sessions for you and your partner on pregnancy, labour, birth and the first weeks at home. per couple · 4 sessionsR950
Pregnancy massageA 60-minute massage adapted for pregnancy to ease back, hip and leg discomfort. per session · 60 minutesR750
Breastfeeding counsellingOne-to-one help with latching, positions, supply and expressing, before or after your baby arrives. per session · 60 minutesR650
Onsite birthing championContinuous, on-call support from your doula during labour and birth. per birth · On-call support during labour and birthR2 500
Complete Care Package (all 5 services)All five services together. package · Save R900R6 800

Doula services are booked through the clinic. Send a request and we will arrange a time with Princess.