As a midwife I believe our bodies were created to birth and breastfeed our babies.
I love being on this exciting journey with parents: whether it's teaching an antenatal class, helping a new mom overcome some breastfeeding obstacles or being there throughout the pregnancy and assisting a woman to have a natural birth. We serve the Blouberg and surrounding areas in Cape Town.
My midwifery style is gentle, kind and woman-centred. I believe that pregnancy and birth are natural physiological events but combine supporting this beautiful process with safe evidence based practices and only intervening when medically necessary.
Being pregnant can feel overwhelming at times with so much conflicting information out there...
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Hi, I am Stephni Coetzee the owner and founder of Cuddles and Grace. I'm a Registered Nurse, Certified Sensitive midwife, Certified Lactation Consultant and Certified Infant Massage Instructor.
I've been a midwife for 8 years now and I love being a support structure and a care provider during the pregnancy, labour, birth and the first few weeks of adjustment as a parent. I am always amazed at how strong women really are. How we sometimes underestimate ourselves in a moment of pain or vulnerability. It’s amazing to see how women grow during these times and realize not only their own strength, but also that of their Creator. How this bond between us and God strengthens as we learn to depend on Him in difficult situations. How He guides us and helps us to become the strong women of Christ that we didn’t realize we already were. Pregnancy and birth is God’s ultimate way of strengthening the bond He has with women.
I am Stephni
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Matthew 6:26
"Stephni is midwife by God's calling 1st, and then by profession. Every appointment with her, and most definitely our birth, is a testimony to that. She has amazing insight & understanding, and what I appreciate most is that she really cares 💕 . She was so sensitive to our wishes, my needs (and potential fears), and to the guiding of the Holy Spirit during our birth. It's rare to see someone this calm under such pressure. Having had a traumatic 1st birth experience, Stephni's contribution to this AMAZING birth experience was invaluable, and we are forever grateful 🙌
I highly recommend Stephni's services"
Linda
"Most definitely a 5 star experience. Stephanie assisted me with my 3rd birth. I had a major fear of a non medicated birth as all my other births were medicated to reduce the pain. With all my visits she encouraged me what my body was naturally capable of. My birth control experience and post was beautiful. Supportive, holistic, gentle and nurturing. She understands what you are going through during your pregnancy, she prepared me for my labour and birth beautifully and supported my postpartum recovery with checking in consistently even when she didn’t have to. I would highly recommend Stephanie for any mother. She is beyond amazing throughout the entire process."
Ayiesha
"Stephni is midwife by God's calling 1st, and then by profession. Every appointment with her, and most definitely our birth, is a testimony to that. She has amazing insight & understanding, and what I appreciate most is that she really cares 💕 . She was so sensitive to our wishes, my needs (and potential fears), and to the guiding of the Holy Spirit during our birth. It's rare to see someone this calm under such pressure. Having had a traumatic 1st birth experience, Stephni's contribution to this AMAZING birth experience was invaluable, and we are forever grateful 🙌
I highly recommend Stephni's services"
Linda
"Stephni is an amazing midwife who is wise beyond her years! She offers wholistic care and is warm and encouraging from first point of contact. With her help, and 2 other caregivers, we had the most wonderful birth of our second child.
I was 43 yrs old and had made every effort to prepare my body through exercise, stretching and practicing my breathing. I also used Christian Hypnobirthing.
Stephni has an innate trust in each woman's God given ability to birth her baby and patiently allowed the natural process to unfold.
Helen
The atmosphere was calm and peaceful throughout and this allowed me to remain in my oxytocin bubble and breathe our baby out by following my body's natural instincts, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
We are truly grateful to have had such an empowering and natural birth. Stephni's wholistic post birth care also set me up for a great recovery. I would highly recommend birthing with Stephni Coetzee of Cuddles and Grace!"
"From our very first appointment until the day of our amazing home birth, Stephni has been nothing but an inspiration. Her understanding, compassion, and empathy were always evident throughout the journey, and her quick responses and helpful suggestions made us feel at ease during every moment.
On the day of the birth, Stephni was a calming presence and made sure we had everything we needed to have a successful birth at home. Her professionalism during and after the birth was remarkable, and we were extremely impressed with her quick and efficient help in getting our birth certificates.
Bela
We would highly recommend Stephni and Cuddles & Grace to anyone considering a home birth in Cape Town. She is truly an asset to this profession and we are grateful for her amazing care and attention throughout the entire process. We cannot recommend Stephni and Cuddles & Grace highly enough!
God bless you: You deserve your flowers 💕"
"Stephni was the best thing that happened to me as a FTM. From our first appointment to my delivery, she made me feel really calm and comfortable. I had a lovely birthing experience and great after care. She was always ready to respond to my numerous questions lol. 10/10"
Lauren
"My husband and I recently had the incredible privilege of being under the care of the amazing Midwife Stephni during our pregnancy journey, and we can't express our gratitude enough.
From the moment we met Stephni, her warmth and genuine compassion put us at ease. Her wealth of knowledge and expertise made each step of the pregnancy journey feel like a breeze, and she navigated us through the ups and downs with unwavering support.
Stephni's dedication to her work and her genuine love for what she does shone through during the delivery of our precious baby Skylar. Her calming presence and reassuring words turned what could have been a nerve-wracking experience into a beautiful and empowering moment for both of us.
Liz
Stephni's attention to detail, patience, and ability to listen made us feel heard and cared for throughout the entire process. She not only supported us medically but also emotionally, creating an environment of trust that allowed us to fully embrace the magic of childbirth.
We are forever grateful for the exceptional care provided by Midwife Stephni. Skylar's arrival was a magical experience, and we credit Stephni for helping make it such a positive and memorable moment in our lives.
If you're looking for a midwife who goes above and beyond, someone who is not just a healthcare provider but a true guardian angel in human form, look no further than Midwife Stephni. Thank you, Stephni, for being an integral part of our journey and for bringing Skylar into the world with so much love and care. You are simply the best!"
Lauren
"Stephni was the best thing that happened to me as a FTM. From our first appointment to my delivery, she made me feel really calm and comfortable. I had a lovely birthing experience and great after care. She was always ready to respond to my numerous questions lol. 10/10"
"Stephni is midwife by God's calling 1st, and then by profession. Every appointment with her, and most definitely our birth, is a testimony to that. She has amazing insight & understanding, and what I appreciate most is that she really cares 💕 . She was so sensitive to our wishes, my needs (and potential fears), and to the guiding of the Holy Spirit during our birth. It's rare to see someone this calm under such pressure. Having had a traumatic 1st birth experience, Stephni's contribution to this AMAZING birth experience was invaluable, and we are forever grateful 🙌
I highly recommend Stephni's services"
Linda
"Most definitely a 5 star experience. Stephanie assisted me with my 3rd birth. I had a major fear of a non medicated birth as all my other births were medicated to reduce the pain. With all my visits she encouraged me what my body was naturally capable of. My birth control experience and post was beautiful. Supportive, holistic, gentle and nurturing. She understands what you are going through during your pregnancy, she prepared me for my labour and birth beautifully and supported my postpartum recovery with checking in consistently even when she didn’t have to. I would highly recommend Stephanie for any mother. She is beyond amazing throughout the entire process."
Ayiesha
"Stephni is midwife by God's calling 1st, and then by profession. Every appointment with her, and most definitely our birth, is a testimony to that. She has amazing insight & understanding, and what I appreciate most is that she really cares 💕 . She was so sensitive to our wishes, my needs (and potential fears), and to the guiding of the Holy Spirit during our birth. It's rare to see someone this calm under such pressure. Having had a traumatic 1st birth experience, Stephni's contribution to this AMAZING birth experience was invaluable, and we are forever grateful 🙌
I highly recommend Stephni's services"
Linda
"Stephni is an amazing midwife who is wise beyond her years! She offers wholistic care and is warm and encouraging from first point of contact. With her help, and 2 other caregivers, we had the most wonderful birth of our second child.
I was 43 yrs old and had made every effort to prepare my body through exercise, stretching and practicing my breathing. I also used Christian Hypnobirthing.
Stephni has an innate trust in each woman's God given ability to birth her baby and patiently allowed the natural process to unfold.
Helen
The atmosphere was calm and peaceful throughout and this allowed me to remain in my oxytocin bubble and breathe our baby out by following my body's natural instincts, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
We are truly grateful to have had such an empowering and natural birth. Stephni's wholistic post birth care also set me up for a great recovery. I would highly recommend birthing with Stephni Coetzee of Cuddles and Grace!"
"From our very first appointment until the day of our amazing home birth, Stephni has been nothing but an inspiration. Her understanding, compassion, and empathy were always evident throughout the journey, and her quick responses and helpful suggestions made us feel at ease during every moment.
On the day of the birth, Stephni was a calming presence and made sure we had everything we needed to have a successful birth at home. Her professionalism during and after the birth was remarkable, and we were extremely impressed with her quick and efficient help in getting our birth certificates.
Bela
We would highly recommend Stephni and Cuddles & Grace to anyone considering a home birth in Cape Town. She is truly an asset to this profession and we are grateful for her amazing care and attention throughout the entire process. We cannot recommend Stephni and Cuddles & Grace highly enough!
God bless you: You deserve your flowers 💕"
"Stephni was the best thing that happened to me as a FTM. From our first appointment to my delivery, she made me feel really calm and comfortable. I had a lovely birthing experience and great after care. She was always ready to respond to my numerous questions lol. 10/10"
Lauren
