Pregnancy changes everything. The way you think. The way you feel. The way your heart suddenly carries more love than you ever imagined possible. But along with all that beauty often comes uncertainty — questions about birth, feeding, baby care, safety and whether you’re doing things “right.”
And that’s exactly where Parentwood Baby & Family Wellness Centre in Pretoria steps in — like a calm hand on your back, like a reassuring voice that says you’re not alone.
Parentwood has become one of Pretoria’s most loved and trusted spaces for antenatal care, breastfeeding support, well-baby clinics and parenting guidance — especially for new and soon-to-be moms looking for gentle, compassionate, expert-led care.
Founded in 2013 by registered nurse Kristel Steyn-Battheu, Parentwood started with one beautiful purpose: to create a nurturing environment where families could receive not only medical care, but emotional support and empowerment too.
Today Parentwood serves families across Pretoria through its branches:
Parentwood Femina
Parentwood Wilgers
Parentwood Moot
Each centre is designed to feel warm, peaceful and welcoming — not clinical or intimidating. Because parents deserve comfort when navigating one of life’s biggest transitions.
Parentwood isn’t just another baby clinic. It’s a holistic parenting support centre focused on emotional wellbeing, education and preventative care.
Here’s what makes them truly special for South African families:
Everything is handled with calmness, patience and kindness — from newborn care to nervous first-time moms.
You’re guided with up-to-date medical and parenting knowledge so you can make informed decisions for your baby.
Whether breastfeeding is hard, sleep is chaotic or motherhood feels overwhelming — Parentwood meets you with compassion, never pressure.
They actively support vulnerable babies and families and give back through outreach and clinic assistance.
Parentwood is a one-stop wellness centre for pregnancy, babies and early childhood care in Pretoria.
Helping expecting parents feel prepared and confident for labour, birth and newborn life.
Perfect for:
First-time parents
VBAC preparation
Birth education
Baby care basics
Routine baby check-ups, growth tracking and immunisations following South African schedules.
Search terms moms use:
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From latching struggles to milk supply worries — Parentwood offers expert help and weekly mom support groups.
Highly searched:
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Empowering parents with life-saving skills for choking, injuries and emergencies.
On-site access to a GP via telehealth during visits — convenient and time-saving for busy moms.
The early days of motherhood can feel isolating. Parentwood has created something rare and beautiful: a community where moms can connect, ask questions, cry if they need to, and leave feeling lighter and stronger.
It’s not rushed care.
It’s not cold checklists.
It’s gentle reassurance wrapped in professional expertise.
Parentwood Baby & Family Wellness Centre is based in Rietondale, Pretoria, serving families from:
Pretoria East
Moot
Brooklyn
Hatfield
Wilgers
Surrounding Gauteng areas
As a family and maternity photographer, I have the incredible privilege of witnessing some of the most tender, powerful and emotional seasons in a woman’s life. Every pregnancy tells a different story — some filled with glowing excitement, some layered with quiet strength, and many wrapped in both joy and vulnerability all at once.
Over the years, I’ve photographed beautiful moms from all across South Africa, preserving those fleeting moments that pass far too quickly — the gentle curve of a growing belly, the tiny kicks that make you pause and smile, the connection between parents before baby even arrives. These are the memories that deserve to be held onto forever.
If you’re preparing to welcome your little one and are searching for a maternity or family photographer who understands just how meaningful this chapter is, I would be honoured to tell your story through timeless, heartfelt imagery.
Let’s create something beautiful together.
Reach out today and let’s start the conversation ?