SAMWUMED’s Maternity Programme helps expecting moms to receive the help they need to take better care of themselves and their unborn baby by taking advantage of a wide range of maternity preventative care and early detection benefits.

OPTION A
Paid from Risk.
Option A Benefits
- Annual limit of R32,950 limit for Caesarean sections per family unless PMB level of care.
- Folic acid and iron supplements support in the first trimester.
- Up to eight midwife antenatal visits.
- Two yearly 2D ultrasounds per person.
- HIV Screening of first test per maternity event within 1st trimester (first three months).
- One Pap Smear per beneficiary per year six weeks after birth (post-partum).
- Baby bag with baby essentials for the newborn.
- Four midwife postnatal appointments or at a network hospital with a network doctor
- A six-week post-birth checkup
Conditions:
- Mothers-to-be must register on the Scheme’s Maternity Programme within three months of pregnancy by calling 021 003 0256 or emailing Samwumed@Tshela.co.za.
- They must use doctors and hospitals on the Scheme’s network to avoid a 25% co-payment fee.
- Pre-authorisation is required for birth at a registered birthing facility for a natural delivery or with a midwife.

OPTION B
Paid from Risk
Option B Benefits
- An annual R35,250 limit for Caesarean sections per family unless PMB level of care.
- Folic acid and iron supplements support in the first trimester.
- Up to eight midwife antenatal visits.
- Three yearly 2D ultrasounds per person.
- HIV Screening of first test per maternity event within 1st trimester (first three months).
- One Pap Smear per beneficiary per year six weeks after birth (post-partum).
- Baby bag with baby essentials for the newborn.
- Four midwife postnatal appointments or at a network hospital with a network doctor
- A six-week post-birth checkup
Conditions:
- Mothers-to-be must register on the Scheme’s Maternity Programme within three months of pregnancy by calling 021 003 0256 or emailing Samwumed@Tshela.co.za.
- They must use doctors and hospitals on the Scheme’s network to avoid a 25% co-payment fee.
- Pre-authorisation is required for birth at a registered birthing facility for a natural delivery or with a midwife.