Birthing Options
Birthing with Dr Rockson
Birth is personal. Whether you are having your first or your fourth, every birth is different. At Dr Rockson Practise we strive to give every mother the space to birth her baby the way she feels comfortable. Sometimes however births don't go according to plan and we have alternative options at hand should you need it. Speak to our team about the different options available to you. Don't forget to ask questions! Education is empowerment. Going into labour prepared will give you the best chance of having the birth you want.
Natural Vaginal Birth
Your natural vaginal birth can take place in one of our three hospitals:
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Busamed Modderfontein
Waterfall Netcare Hospital
Carstenhof Life Hospital
Dr Rockson and supporting midwives will give you the very best care you need throughout your labour and delivery.
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Join our antenatal classes with our in-house midwife to help you prepare for your birth.
Cesarean Section
If you have elected to have a Cesarean by choice or has been recommended to you by Dr Rockson, a date will be discussed and scheduled for the birth. You will be admitted into our maternity ward on the morning of the birth. After your operation you will stay in our maternity ward for approximately 3 days whilst you recover alongside with your baby. Sometimes a natural birth doesn't go according to plan, in which case you may need an emergency cesarean.
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
If you have had a Cesarean before and would like to try to birth naturally, you can! Providing it has been cleared by your doctor, a VBAC is certainly possible.
Assisted Natural Birth
Should you need it, we have options available to help your baby come into the world. These typically are used when a baby needs a little extra help. These options reduce the risk for the need of an emergency c-section.
Pain Relief Options
We have many options available for our birthing mothers. Please talk to the doctor about the options available to you.
List of hospitals for deliveries and Admissions
Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital
Suite 05, Ground floor
4 Cransley Crescent ( on Marlboro Drive) long lake Ext12
Linbro park 2090
Life Carstenhof Hospital Room 120
21 Dane Road, Glen Austin
Midrand 1685
Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
Magwa Cres &, Mac-Mac Rd, Avenue
Midrand, 1682