Okay, baby is coming. So...what happens after the birth?

The first few weeks after birth can be more intense than you expect. Ubuntu Mama helps you prepare for those early weeks and connects you with trained women who can support you, your baby and your family.

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Give a new mother something she'll truly remember — professional Postpartum Care that helps her rest, recover, and feel supported during her fourth trimester.

How Ubuntu Mama works

1

Apply for care

Tell us about your needs and when your baby is due.

2

We match you

We will connect you with a trained Postpartum Care Provider near you.

3

Receive support

Your Provider helps your family during the early weeks after birth.

Meet the women who can help you after birth.

From breastfeeding and newborn care to helping you recover and keeping things running at home, our care providers are here to support you through those early weeks.

Kefilwe Sibenya

Kefilwe Sibenya

“...Mmabotsetse Kefilwe really did hold me over that very crucial time. It was definitely worth it to invest in this experience and it set the tone for the rest of my post partum period...”

Sadiyah Sayed

Sadiyah Sayed

“Thank you for being the most beautiful Sadiyah! your patience care and soothing voice is everything I needed in the unknown of birth. Thank you for your support during postpartum especially with breastfeeding. You are amazing”

Faeeza Barnabas

Faeeza Barnabas

“...She guided my hands to show me methods...like how to hold the baby for her to latch onto me easily...Every expecting mum would be so blessed to have a doula like Sister Faeeza. I cannot recommend her enough. She truly is a gift...”

Mother and newborn

Support shouldn’t be optional after birth

Most mothers in South Africa navigate the first few weeks after birth with very little structured support. While family support is invaluable, it doesn’t replace trained, professional care for recovery, feeding, and newborn wellbeing in those critical early days.

In countries like Netherlands, Postpartum care is a standard part of healthcare. Research shows that early, hands-on support improves breastfeeding success and helps identify challenges before they become overwhelming.

Ubuntu Mama brings that same level of intentional, professional support to mothers in South Africa—so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Train to become a certified Postpartum Care Provider

The PostPartum Academy South Africa offers in-depth, structured training — both theoretical and practical — to prepare you as a certified Postpartum Care Provider (PPCP). Once certified, you’ll be added to the Ubuntu Mama network, where you can opt in to be matched with families looking for care.

Benefits:

  • Professional training
  • Meaningful work supporting mothers
  • Flexible income opportunities
  • Free membership to the Ubuntu Mama community
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The first days matter.Get the right support.