What’s Special About our Homebirth Service?

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Birth Advocacy

Birth is recognised as one of the most significant life events in a woman's life, and who she selects to accompany her on that journey is crucial to her sense of wellbeing and satisfaction afterwards as she reflects on her recent birthing experience.

We understand the importance of convenient appointment times to suit the woman and her partner's lifestyle, and as such appointments are arranged at suitable and convenient times, especially weekends and evenings to ensure inclusion of family.  Consultations take about one to two hours as we address all questions and concerns.

The comprehensive and tailored service includes:

Comprehensive pregnancy and postnatal care for 6 weeks:

Pregnancy:

  • Initial consultation (2 hours)
  • Booking consultation (2 hours)
  • Hospital booking
  • Pregnancy consultations at weeks 14, 20, 24, 28, 31, 34, 36 and every week until birth (all 1 hour)

Postnatal:

  • Consultations days 2, 4 and according to need
  • Discharge at week 6

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Home consultations

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Access to a library of books and DVDs

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Birth debriefing

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Birth preparation and planning

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Comprehensive childbirth education

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Labour and birth at home or in hospital

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Breastfeeding support and advice

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Waterbirth

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Subscription

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Calmbirth ® course

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Midwife's attendance at related hospital and doctor's consultations

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Additional or extended consultations

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Phone support

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Access to a back-up midwife

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In the inital consultation, we will discuss ways in which the service may be tailored to meet your needs.

Please note that bookings are strictly limited each month to ensure that a high quality service can be delivered to all families.  Call 0400 418 448 to arrange a consultation as early as possible in your pregnancy.

What can we expect to pay for midwifery care?

Please refer to this page.

 

Ask about our FREE Calmbirth (R) classes!

 

Important info about Medicare, fees and midwifery