ANTENATAL CARE
My standard level of care during the antenatal period includes 10 antenatal visits for primip, 7 visits for second or subsequent pregnancies. I provide unlimited access to pregnancy library.
LABOUR & BIRTH
Home Birth
I come to your birth with all the equipment required (including oxygen, resuscitation equipment, and emergency medications)
Water Birth
Most women who choose to deliver at home will do so through a water birth. This process involves a birthing pool which we inflate and fill in your home.
Hospital /
Birth Suite
Most of my clients choose to give birth at home, however some have chosen to give birth in hospital. In this occasion I will act as your birth advocate and support. If you have decided to birth in hospital, then together we will decide when is the right time to go during your labour.
POSTNATAL CARE
I provide postnatal care in your home for six weeks after your baby is born. During this time I will check on the health and development of your baby and assist with breastfeeding needs and your recovery from pregnancy and birth.
I will visit every day for 4 days after your birth. I will then schedule visits at week 1, week 2, week 4, and week 6. Please note this visiting schedule is flexible and based on your needs and circumstances; this means frequency of visits can be fewer or greater, and length of visit is completely dependent on the specific needs of each client.
Pricing
Midwifery Services Package
Total Midwifery Services: $5000
I charge a total fee of $5000 for my midwifery services. This is a lump sum and my fee of $5000 includes all of your antenatal, birth, and postnatal care. This is inclusive of all antenatal visits (10 antenatal visits for primip, 7 visits for second or subsequent pregnancies), access to birth pool, pregnancy library.
Payment plans are available.
Medicare Rebate
Medicare Rebate: $1600-$1800 (approx.)
I am registered as an endorsed midwife with APRA, which means you will receive approximately 1/4 of your fee back from medicare.
Medicare rebate in most cases will be paid in lump sum at 6-weeks postnatal (end of midwifery care services).
Water Birth
Water Birth Pool Costs: $150
I provide a birth pool inclusive in my midwifery services fee including birth pool, pump, and new liner. The hire costs for the pool and purchase of new liner are optional, you are also able to purchase a brand new pool for your own birth/supply your own otherwise if you prefer.
In Home Visits
In Home Visits: Cost incl. in Midwifery Services Package
On average I do 10 antenatal visits for primip, 7 antenatal visits for second or subsequent pregnancies. These visits are included in the midwifery services package. If further visits are required they will be charged at no additional fee.