Maternity Benefit

Antenatal consultations

You are covered for up to 8 or 12 consultations with your gynaecologist, GP or midwife, based on your chosen health plan.

Ultrasound scans and screenings during pregnancy

You are covered for up to two 2D ultrasound scans or one nuchal translucency test. 3D and 4D scans are paid up to the rate we pay for 2D scans. You are also covered for one chromosome test or Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) if you meet the clinical entry criteria.

Blood tests

We pay for a defined list of blood tests for each pregnancy.

Private ward for delivery

The healthcare services related to childbirth are covered by your Hospital Benefit. On Executive and Comprehensive plans, you also have cover for up to R2,600 per day in a private ward for your hospital stay.

Flu vaccinations

We pay for one flu vaccination during your pregnancy.

Essential registered devices

For members on the Executive and Comprehensive plans, we pay up to R6,000 for essential registered devices such as breast pumps and smart thermometers. You must pay 25% towards the cost of these devices.

Other healthcare services

You also have access to postnatal care, which includes a postnatal consultation within six-weeks post-birth for complications post delivery, a nutritional assessment with a dietitian and two mental healthcare consultations with a counsellor or psychologist.

GP and specialists to help you after birth

Your baby under the age of two years is covered for two visits to a GP, paediatrician or an ear, nose and throat specialist.

We cover you for a nutritional assessment with a dietitian, and up to two mental healthcare consultations with a counsellor or psychologist during pregnancy or after you give birth.

Pre- and postnatal care

We pay for a maximum of five antenatal or postnatal classes with a registered nurse up until two years after you have given birth. We pay for one breastfeeding consultation with a registered nurse or a breastfeeding specialist.