Reasons pregnant women ask for the services of a private midwife:

• Feel in control of their experience
• Increase their likelihood of experience a natural, safe, satisfying, empowering birth experience of their own choosing
• Develop a safe and trusting relationship with their own private midwife, who will provide continuous care right throughout the whole journey, from the early pregnancy, labour, birth and the first few weeks of early motherhood
• Involve the partner and siblings in the arrival of the new baby
• To feel empowered, confident and supported instead of anxious and scared, perhaps having had a disappointing experience last time.
• To be supported to have a VBAC or twins by a qualified advocate who may help a woman achieve her preferred birth choices and minimise any medical intervention that may be unnecessary.
• Finally .... to have a great birth!

Families are now able to pay an hourly rate for private midwifery care and birth support.

This flexible approach to payment has several advantages for families:

• The service is more affordable
• Payment amounts are smaller, allowing for easier budgeting
• Families pay for what they use, need or want
  
• There are lots of optional extras for families who prefer a more detailed service
• Families are more in control of the service

Alternatively, a set fee is available for families who prefer this option.  Please contact Melissa on 0400 418 448 to discuss your options.

Fees for private midwifery may be claimed through the Net Medical Expenses Tax Offset and some Private Health funds.