Birthing
As your midwife, I am on-call for you 24/7 from the time you book-in for care. I am on call for your birth and will care for you and support you through your birth experience either at home or at Westmead Hospital. I will remain your lead care provider through your pregnancy - birth - postnatal experience. I will advocate for you and support you to make informed decisions about all aspects of your care.
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Birth care (7 entries)
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I offer both hospital birth (at Westmead Public Hospital) and homebirth, respecting your right to choose the setting that is most appropriate for your needs. Birthing with me at Westmead ...
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Yes! I attend births at Westmead Hospital in the full capacity of a midwife. Hospital staff are not routinely involved in your care.
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A water birth is absolutely possible at home or in hospital. I am experienced at facilitating water births. Water birth is actively supported and encouaged, and around half of ...
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I will always be the first person you will call, for all matters, whether you plan to have your baby at home or in hospital.
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I will support you in your chosen birth as my service supports vaginal twin and breech births.
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Yes, all of these options are available and I am experienced at each.
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Birthing options: it's all about choices I routinely encourage and support: Active birth Water birth (even if continuous monitoring ...
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Home birth (4 entries)
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Homebirth is encouraged and supported for low risk women. Certain issues would mean that a hospital birth would be recommended, such as twins, a breech baby, having had a caesarean ...
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Homebirth is generally not messy at all! We make preparations ahead of time to make things as clean and safe as possible. There are a few simple steps to ...
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Many women feel more relaxed and comfortable in their own environment. Women appreciate not having to leave their home and travel by car in strong labour. They have access ...
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You'd be surprised to learn that the majority of homes are suitable for homebirth. We need to be mindful of the distance to hospital, but generally speaking, if you can ...
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What if I need an Obstetrician? (2 entries)
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An experienced, supportive and caring Specialist Obstetrician provides back-up care for women who are booked to have their babies with me.
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I am trained to recognise the earliest signs of complications and I am supported in my practice by a sensitive, caring and highly skilled private obstetrician who is available at any ...
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Hospital Birth (3 entries)
Birthing at Westmead Hospital-
I will care for you throughout labour, the birth and for about 2-4 hours afterwards. At the hospital, I will support you and encourage you in an active, natural, drug-free ...
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If everything has progressed normally, I will discharge you from the birth unit and visit you at home every day for the first week. I am only ever a phone ...
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Yes! You may have as many support people as you wish, including the baby's siblings.
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