Well Mother and Child Clinic
Cape Town, ZA
About
Well Mother and Child Clinic is a well baby clinic where we offer support for growing families. From antenatal classes, to lactation help, to weekly weigh ins and growth monitoring, to government and private vaccines and general consultations related to baby and child we are here every step of the way.
Services (19)
Newborn check- first visit
First weight check/ consultation after discharge from hospital within the first week of birth
Lactation Consultation
A lactation consultation at the clinic consisting of an hour consultation - history taking. assessment of mom and baby and observation of a breastfeed
Child Consultation
General consultation: newborn weekly weigh ins, advice on feeding, fussy babies, sleep, routine, emotional help, skin issues, starting solids, other advice required.
++We are NOT medical doctors so we do not see sick children. Please contact Dr Jessica Smith's practice next door if you are needing a consultation for your sick child.++
https://drjessicasmith.co.za/
If this is your first consult at the clinic with a new baby please book for a Newborn Consult.
Virtual Consultation
A consultation via video call
Twin Consultation
An hour consultation for twins with or without vaccines
Lactation Consult in Hospital/ Home
An hour consultation assisting with latching/ feeding either in the hospital after your baby is born or at your home.
Weight checks available at home
Most medical aids cover own Lactation consultation at hospital/ home
Hospitals we service:
Vincent Palotti
Kingsbury
Cape Town Mediclinic
Christiana Barnard Hospital
Constantiaberg
Areas we service:
15km- 20km radius of the Well Mother and Child Clinic in Rondebosch
Please what’s app us after booking to send us your details (e.g hospital/ home address) 061 588-3607
6/10/14 week vaccine and consultation
Consultation with administration of government 6/10/14 week vaccines.
For a 6 week well-baby check up with Dr Jessica Smith/ Dr Tyla Malherbe (Paediatric GPs- Victoria House, Rondebosch) directly before or after the vaccines, please book here https://drjess.bookem.com or call 0217730124.
6 month government measles/rubella vaccination- NB Only given on specific days
The government measles/rubella vaccine at 6 months is only given on SPECIFIC DATES in the month. Consultation/weight check plus administration fee applies.
NB: this vaccine MAY cause a fever/ rash 7-10 days after administration.
Please select from the following dates:
2026:
Jan: 8th & 20th
Feb: 5th & 17th
March: 5th & 17th
April: 2nd & 14th & 30th
May: 12th & 28th
June: 9th & 25th
July: 6th & 23rd
Aug: 4th & 20th
Sept: 1st & 17th & 29th
Oct: 8th & 20th
Nov: 5th & 17th
Dec: 3rd & 15th
Vaccinations- 9mo- 2yrs with/without consultation
An administration fee applies to all government/ private vaccines. A consultation fee of R410 will be applied
For a 9 or 12 month well baby check up with Dr Jessica Smith/ Dr Tyla Malherbe (Paediatric GPs) directly before or after the vaccines, please book here https://drjess.bookem.com or call 021 7730124.
9 months- Prevenar (govt) and Menactra (private)
12 months- MMR, Chickenpox (private)
14 months- Hepatitis A (private), Menactra booster (private)
18months- Hexaxim (govt), Chickenpox booster (private)
20months- Hep A booster (private)
Age 2- Menactra if not given at 9 and 14mo
Age 4- 6- TdapIPV, MMR
Age 9-12 -HPV, Tdap
Flu Vaccine-Child/Adult
Can be given to babies over the age of 6 months of age. We offer adult flu vaccines
Meningitis B Vaccine (Bexsero)
Administration of Bexsero vaccine- Meningitis B
Babies under the age of 2 need 3 doses, at least 2 months apart. Kids over the age of 2, need 2 doses, 1 month apart.
If you are bringing more than one child, you can make just 1 appointment.
Pre-school Boosters-Age 4-6
These vaccines can be given between 4-6 years old. DTaP and MMR
** Please book one appointment per child **
12 year Booster
This vaccine is the DTap Booster. This can be given at the same time as the HPV vaccine
HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 9)
HPV vaccine- recommended for boys and girls over the age of 9 years. 2 doses are required 6 months apart.
RSV vaccine (Abrysvo)
***Please email us after booking so we can order the vaccine in for you**
The RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) is indicated for pregnant moms between 28 and 36 weeks. It is recommended NOT to be administered at the same time as the Whooping Cough vaccine. There needs to be a 2 week gap between these two vaccines.
Whooping Cough Vaccine
The Whooping Cough vaccine is indicated for pregnant moms between 28 and 36 weeks as well as for other caregivers/grandparents/family members and friends who will be caring for baby.
Solids Consultation
A consultation where we weigh baby and discuss solids: how to introduce solids, when to introduce solids, what to introduce and any challenges along the way
Antenatal Lactation Consult
A consultation BEFORE your baby is born to prepare for your breastfeeding journey from the moment your baby is born. Partner's are encouraged to attend.
Antenatal Consult
A one on one antenatal consult in the clinic/ online tailored to your antenatal needs, in lieu of antenatal classes. This is NOT a prenatal screening involving bloodwork/ scans. Please consult with an obstetrician for these services.
Location
Rondebosch
7.5 km
Victoria House Medical and Dental Centre
25 Belmont Road
Rosebank
, Cape Town, Western Cape, Whats app: 061 588 3607, ZA