Sharon Oates - Family Wellness Clinic

Sharon Oates - Family Wellness Clinic From uncertain to empowered — that's the shift I help parents through, from pregnancy into early parenthood. RN & Midwife | 20yrs with babies.

Intimate antenatal classes, lactation & postnatal support, CPR & Choking training — Gqeberha.
📱084 867 1223 Almost all-encompassing Baby and Family Wellness Clinic. I am passionately invested in the long-term health of families. I do antenatal visits, postnatal home visits or clinic visits, baby weighing, breastfeeding and formula feeding advice, advice on solid foods, routine developmental assessments, vaccinations. What's
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"That one tip made everything so much better."I hear versions of this all the time — it's rarely the big, dramatic advic...
28/08/2026

"That one tip made everything so much better."

I hear versions of this all the time — it's rarely the big, dramatic advice that changes things. It's the small, practical tip nobody thought to mention. That's exactly what I try to fill my classes and consultations with.

If there's something specific you're stuck on right now, you're welcome to message me — chances are it's a smaller fix than it feels like.

Last night was the first session of a brand new antenatal series. 🤍 Couples who don't quite know each other yet, that sa...
26/08/2026

Last night was the first session of a brand new antenatal series. 🤍 Couples who don't quite know each other yet, that same mix of nerves and excitement I see every time — and by the end of four weeks, it always feels like a completely different room.

If you're due in the next few months and thinking about joining a future group, you're welcome to message me.

Thank you for a wonderful afternoon of honest conversation and chatting. Mom's connect is a safe, securespace to connect...
25/08/2026

Thank you for a wonderful afternoon of honest conversation and chatting. Mom's connect is a safe, securespace to connect with other moms and realise you are not feeling all your feelings alone.

Thank you for trusting me on your journey.

This Tuesday is a full one for me — and I love it. 🤍Mom's Tea, 13h00–15h00 — R50 entry, plus bring a plate of eats. Come...
24/08/2026

This Tuesday is a full one for me — and I love it. 🤍

Mom's Tea, 13h00–15h00 — R50 entry, plus bring a plate of eats. Come talk honestly with other moms about the stuff nobody warns you about, like surviving the 2–4 hourly wake-ups.

And in the evening, a brand new group of couples starts their antenatal journey with me — always one of my favourite nights of the month.

If you're joining either, see you there. 🤍

23/08/2026

Quick reassurance + soft invite to message.

Mom's Tea is back on Tuesday 25 August, 13h00–15h00. 🤍This time, let's really talk about something every new mom lives w...
19/08/2026

Mom's Tea is back on Tuesday 25 August, 13h00–15h00. 🤍
This time, let's really talk about something every new mom lives with: waking every 2–4 hours through the night. It's completely normal newborn behaviour — but nobody warns you how much it actually takes out of you. The exhaustion, the foggy days, the moments you snap at things you'd normally shrug off.
Come sit with other moms who are in it too, and let's talk honestly about what's normal, what's hard, and what we can actually do to look after ourselves while we're in the thick of it. Not just surviving it — being gentle with ourselves through it.
R50 entry, plus bring a plate of eats to share.
You're welcome to message me if you'd like to join.

19/08/2026

Brilliant explanation of how women work...

16/08/2026

If you're in the thick of it right now — sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, wondering how everyone else seems to make this look easier than it feels — I want you to hear this clearly: you are completely normal.
I say this in every single antenatal class. I can prepare you as much as any class possibly can, but nothing fully prepares you for what it feels like once your own baby is actually here. It is exceptionally hard. And if you're still standing, still showing up for that baby, you are doing exceptionally well — even on the days it doesn't feel like it.
Trust your gut. And if this ever feels like more than the normal hard, please don't carry it alone — you're welcome to message me, or reach out to your doctor. Support exists for you too, not just the baby.

What actually happens in four weeks of antenatal classes?We talk about what labour really feels like — not the Hollywood...
11/08/2026

What actually happens in four weeks of antenatal classes?

We talk about what labour really feels like — not the Hollywood version. Comfort measures you and your partner can actually use (the ball, hip circles, breathing techniques). What your options are, so you walk in informed rather than guessing. And a small, intimate group where no question is ever too small to ask.

My classes are small — and that's deliberate. Small enough that everyone gets seen.

Curious whether it's right for you? You're welcome to message me — I'm always happy to chat it through.

Happy Women's Day. 🤍To every mom, mom-to-be, and every woman doing work the world doesn't always see — whether that's ra...
09/08/2026

Happy Women's Day. 🤍

To every mom, mom-to-be, and every woman doing work the world doesn't always see — whether that's raising a family, building a career, caring for someone else, or simply showing up for herself today. You don't need permission to be proud of what you carry.

I feel lucky every single day to walk alongside the women I work with, and today feels like a good day to say that out loud. Here's to all of us, trusting our own strength a little more.

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Storehouse Church, 36 Vitry Avenue, Lorraine
Port Elizabeth
6070

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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