Bonitas Maternity Programme: Comprehensive Support for Expectant Mothers
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Bonitas understands that this journey is a unique and joyful experience, and are here to provide you with exceptional care and support throughout your pregnancy. Our Bonitas Maternity Programme offers a range of services and benefits tailored to meet your needs. Here's what you can expect:
24/7 Maternity Health Advice Line:
For any health-related queries during your pregnancy, a nurse-led 24/7 Maternity Health Advice Line is available to provide you with optimum advice. Simply call 087 056 9888 or 087 056 9890 to speak with knowledgeable medical experts. Please note that this is a purely medical advice line, and no diagnosis or prescriptions will be given.
Dedicated Clinical Care Advisors:
To ensure you receive the best care, a dedicated maternity nurse or midwife will reach out to you at key stages of your pregnancy. They will support and advise you on how to take care of your health during pregnancy, including reminders about supplementation, diet, and follow-up visits.
Online Antenatal Classes:
As a member of the Bonitas Maternity Programme, you'll have access to online antenatal classes. These classes are designed to prepare you for childbirth, your hospital stay, and what to expect after going home. They are available twice a month, and you can access them through the Bonitas website using your membership number.
Weekly Stage-Appropriate SMSs:
Stay informed about your baby's development and the changes happening in your body during each stage of pregnancy. You'll receive weekly SMSs tailored to your specific pregnancy stage, helping you track your baby's growth and development.
Web Content:
The Bonitas Maternity website features a series of articles covering common health issues during pregnancy. Feel free to read these articles at your convenience to enhance your knowledge and understanding.
Pregnancy Education Emails:
To help you prepare for childbirth, Bonitas will send you weekly pregnancy education emails throughout your pregnancy journey. These emails will be stage-appropriate and cover various topics, including preparing for childbirth, normal delivery vs. caesarean, breast care, breastfeeding, nutrition, and more.
Bonitas Baby Bag:
To celebrate the arrival of your bundle of joy, Bonitas Maternity Program gifts all pregnant members with a beautiful baby bag filled with goodies for both you and your newborn. The bag may include nappies, baby wipes, a blanket or toy, bath products, toiletries, and other delightful items. To register for the baby bag, make sure you're at least 24 weeks pregnant and have obtained pre-authorization for your delivery.
Digital Webinars and Events:
Twice a month, Bonitas holds digital webinars and region-specific events covering various aspects of maternity and baby care. As a registered member of the Maternity Programme, you'll receive email or SMS notifications with details of these events, which you can access through a link on the Bonitas website.
Maternity Care Benefits:
Enjoy a range of maternity benefits* as part of the maternity programme, including consultations during pregnancy, 2D ultrasound scans, amniocentesis, antenatal classes, post-delivery midwife consultations, newborn hearing screening, and more. (*Plan dependent, excludes BonCap.)
Bonitas' goal is to improve the health of expectant mothers and reduce the number of complications during pregnancy.
With our comprehensive Maternity Programme, Bonitas provides targeted support and resources through telephone and digital channels to make your pregnancy journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible. For more information and to register, visit their website: https://www.bonitas.co.za/maternity or https://bonmaternityprogramme.co.za/
