This service results in:

• greater than 80% drop in cesarean sections
• greater than 90% drop in the mother's need for an epidural
• an 86% reduction in the mother's need for other pain medications
• almost seven times more likely to have a successful VBAC
• a higher incidence of breastfeeding success
• 75% reduction in induction

How is this possible? Stress hormones cause the labours of many women to slow down, making the labour experience more stressful. By reducing the woman's (and her partner's) fear through thorough preparation in the pregnancy, calm and reassuring words in labour, touch, and relaxation techniques, the need for interventions is reduced.

Birth is 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.

Many women prefer to birth their babies in hospital, but they would much prefer to be sure of the midwife they are going to have with them when they go into labour.  Understandably this is nearly impossible to provide through the general hospital system, so many women search out their own private midwife, whom they can communicate with, get to know and develop a good trusting relationship.

As a midwife, I provide qualified advice, clinical care, support, evidence-based information and peace of mind as a woman journeys through her pregnancy and birth.  For many women, this will mean the difference between a natural birth and an induction, epidural or caesarean.  While these interventions are helpful for some women in some labours, this service safely reduces ALL interventions and increases a family's satisfaction with the birth experience.

So ... what are the benefits to you, of having a private midwife for your pregnancy and birth experience?

Pregnant women seek the services of a private midwife to:

• Feel in control of their experience
• Increase their likelihood of experiencing a natural, safe, satisfying, empowering birth experience of their own choosing
• Develop a safe and trusting relationship with their own 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
• Feel empowered, confident and supported instead of anxious and scared, perhaps having had a disappointing experience last time.
• Be supported in her preferred birth choices and minimise medical intervention.
• Finally .... to have a great birth!

What can we expect to pay for midwifery care?

Please refer to this page.

Some quotes from women who have used private midwifery for a hospital birth:

• There was a lot of hands-on advice and information that I would not be able to find in the more general information.
• Someone who was able to answer exactly what I would have questions about, all the while taking into account my specific situation.
• Thorough explanations.
• Working with a private midwife generated a huge amount of trust and led to our confidence approaching our birth.
• We felt so safe and cared for.
• My private midwife gave incredible support and confidence that all was ok.
• Private midwifery is very thorough and "on-call" whenever we need it.
• Private midwifery care is very personal and non-clinical.
• My private midwife understood my wishes for pregnancy care and natural birth.  I received one-to-one care throughout pregnancy and birth.