Introducing the service
Providing continuity of maternity care from your own personal midwife through pregnancy, labour, birth and for six weeks postpartum. You may choose to birth your baby in the comfort and familiarity of your own home, or birth in hospital with your midwife supporting you.
We offer evidence-informed, up-to-date research based care on all things related to maternal and newborn health. We wish to partner with you so you are able to make informed choices that are right for you.
We are guided by the Australian College of Midwives Consultation and Referral Guidelines and collaborate
with other maternity care providers in Wagga Wagga and surrounds to support you to have a safe and positive pregnancy and birth.
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You may self refer to us from the 1st November, 2024.
You are invited to email us if you would be interested in an information package or have any further questions.
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The Midwives
We are passionate about providing woman centred individualised care and have seen firsthand how this model of care nourishes and promotes a woman’s capability and strength.
We honour the importance of working in partnership with you and your support(s) to empower and inform your pregnancy and birth journey.
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We are both Endorsed Midwives, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and Registered Nurses. To register as Endorsed Midwives we have completed post graduate University studies to the standard required to be Endorsed through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and AHPRA. This also enables us to prescribe medications as well as order and interpret any pathology or ultrasounds you decide to have done.
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Between us we have many years of experience as midwives and are continually studying and reflecting on our practice to provide the most up to date, evidence based recommendations for you and your family.
Midwifery Services
Care Options for Clients
Consults in your Home
Medicare Rebates are Available for Certain Services
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Complete Continuity of Care Package
Care from your private midwife from early pregnancy through to 6 weeks postpartum.
Options to birth at home or in hospital.
Appointments usually last at least one hour and are approximately offered monthly until 28 weeks, fortnightly until 36 weeks, and then weekly until birth.
Postnatal care is daily for the first few days after birth then weekly-fortnightly up until 6 weeks and 6 days postpartum. If you would like additional visits this is provided at no extra out-of-pocket cost to you.
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Email us for a detailed information package showing all inclusions.
Payment plans are available.
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A portion of antenatal and postnatal care is funded through Medicare.
Shared Care Antenatal/Postnatal
Appointments are guided by your need, collaborating with your Obstetrician, GP or hospital.
This does not include labour and birth support.
Appointments are invoiced individually, cost is dependent on the length of appointment.
Single Consult of Care
Antenatal Visit
Birth Debriefing/Consulting
Lactation Consult
Postnatal Visit
Appointments are invoiced individually, cost is dependent on length of appointment.
FAQ
What is a Private Midwife?
A private midwife is a midwife employed by you to provide you individualised maternity care as your primary health care practitioner.
What is Midwifery Continuity of Care?
Midwifery continuity of care is defined as having your own known midwife as your primary caregiver. For true continuity of care this caregiver is present throughout all moments of your care with one to two known backup midwives.
What area do you service?
Wagga Wagga, NSW and approximately a one hour radius.
Recommended Resources
Online and Printed Resources to Guide Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Journey
Podcasts
The Great Birth Rebellion
Australian Birth Stories
Down To Birth
Evidence Based Birth
Boob to Food
Podcasts are a great way to strengthen your belief in your capability and in the physiological processes of pregnancy, labour and birth.
Websites
Australian Breastfeeding Association https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
Spinning Babies https://www.spinningbabies.com/
Raising Children Network Australia https://raisingchildren.net.au/
Core & Floor Restore https://coreandfloor.com.au/
Evidence Based Birth https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
Sara Wickham https://www.sarawickham.com/
Sarah Buckley https://sarahbuckley.com/
Rachel Reed https://www.rachelreed.website/
La Leche League International https://llli.org/
Global Health Media Breastfeeding Series https://globalhealthmedia.org/topic/breastfeeding/
Reputable websites can be a great source of information in collaboration with the information and education discussed with your midwife during appointments.
Books
Juju Sundin's Birth Skills with Sarah Murdoch
Birth with Confidence - Rhea Dempsey
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin
Childbirth as a Rite of Passage - Rachel Reed
Real Food for Pregnancy - Lily Nichols
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Books are another great resource that we recommend to add to your pregnancy and birth preparation. Some are also available on audible and discuss with your midwife about their borrowing library of resources.
Mamastefit
Glucose Goddess
Lilynicholsrdn
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Visuals from videos and/or photos are a great explanation of different approaches, techniques, positioning and movements that you may find beneficial for your pregnancy, labour, birth or postpartum recovery and/or feeding journey.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of the land we live and work on, The Wiradjuri People of The Wiradjuri Nation who have lived, birthed and raised their families on this land. We extend this respect to all Elder's past, present and emerging and recognise the strength and resilience of Aboriginal people across this continent.