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Midwifery Care for Pregnancy & Beyond
As an Endorsed Midwife I am able to offer Medicare rebates for appointments during pregnancy and for up to 6 weeks post birth. I also have the ability to order tests and prescribe medications that might be needed throughout this time.
I can provide care from the moment the pregnancy is confirmed up to 6 weeks post birth (breastfeeding support can continue for as long as needed). At this stage I am not providing labour and birth care.
I am also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (the only formally recognised qualification for a lactation consultant) so I can assist with all things breastfeeding, as well as supporting you in your transition into parenthood.
Antenatal Care
What will be done at the appointments:
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We can talk about what is happening in your pregnancy and what you can expect in the coming months or weeks
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Tests usually done at each appointment include blood pressure, urinalysis (a quick test of the urine that can be done during the appointment), listening to the baby's heartbeat, measuring your 'fundal height', etc.
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Discussion of any tests that are recommended (eg ultrasounds, blood tests, etc)
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Birth and parenting education
Benefits of antenatal care with a private midwife:
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Care is done in your home - no waiting for hours in a hospital waiting room. Evening and weekend appointments might also be available.
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Longer appointment times - up to 1hr is allocated (I believe in quality over quantity)
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See the same person each time - this encourages rapport and trust on both sides.
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Receive consistent information about pregnancy, birth, and parenting from a 'normal' perspective
Postnatal Care
What will be done at the appointments:
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Routine postnatal observations for you and the baby, including observations, weight, etc
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We can discuss anything feeding or parenting related - including infant sleep, self-care, linking in with parenting groups, etc
Postnatal care can start from the day after discharge from hospital until 6 weeeks post birth
Benefits of postnatal care with a private midwife:
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More appointments than what is usually provided by the hospital - generally hospital based midwives will visit you once or twice in the first week post birth and then you will see your Child Health Nurse around day 10 and GP at 6 weeks. As a private midwife, I can see you as often as is reasonable, up to 6 weeks and 6 days post-birth.
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Improve the chances of breastfeeding - I am an IBCLC, so I can help with breastfeeding from the start to quickly manage any issues.
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Reduces the risk of postnatal depression - having someone who sees you regularly can recognise any concerns early and hopefully prevent them from escalating by referring to the appropriate help quickly
Appointment Fees
Important Note - Fees were increased from the 1st March 2025, however, after Medicare rebates the out of pocket total will now be LESS than previously.
Antenatal
Initial appointment, 90mins
$170
(min. rebate $107, out of pocket ~$63)
Subsequent appointments (same pregnancy), 60mins
$100
(min. rebate $72, out of pocket ~$38)
Postnatal
Initial appointment, 90mins
$220
(min. rebate $158, out of pocket ~$62)
Subsequent appointments for same baby, up to 60mins $160
(min. rebate $105, our of pocket ~$55)
Includes 2 weeks of follow up text messages (initiated by you)
Follow up phone calls can be bulk billed up to 6 weeks post birth
Antenatal appointments are charged less due to the Medicare rebate
Rebates may be different depending if your family have reached their Safety Net Threshold. Rebate amounts are correct as of 1st March 2025
Appointments that are significantly shorter than the times above may be charged less (with less rebate)
Discounts apply for overseas visitors or Health Care Card holders
Lactation consultant appointments after 6 weeks, including those where a postnatal appointment has been attended and you would like a follow up, do not attract Medicare rebates - click here if you are over 6 weeks post birth
Note - you can see me for just antenatal or postnatal care, or both
Qualifications and experience
From the moment I started my midwifery training I realised I wanted to truly be a midwife - 'with woman'
I love being a part of this new and exciting chapter in your life!
August 2005 - July 2006:
Registered nurse and graduate program at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (Bachelor of Nursing 2004, Notre Dame University Australia)
March 2007 - present:
Registered Nurse (and midwife from 2013), Neonatal ICU, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, now Perth Children's Hospital
January 2008 - December 2010:
Staff nurse in the UK at various hospitals in Oxford and London, mostly NICU and PICU
December 2011:
4 week work experience placement in Ghana, midwifery and NICU
February - December 2012
Post Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, ECU (required to work 3-4 shifts/week as a student midwife)
February 2013
3 week work experience placement Sri Lanka (labour and delivery)
March 2013 - December 2018:
Various midwifery jobs in Western Australian hospitals
March 2016
Business started
July 2016
HypnoBirthing Educator training
December 2017:
Qualified as an IBCLC
July - October 2018
Prescribing for Midwives (Griffith University)
May 2019
Endorsement approved
July 2020 - October 2024
Master of Midwifery by Research, ECU - thesis title Mother's experiences of breastfeeding support in hospital after birth
April 2021 - January 2023
Midwife and IBCLC at Western Obstetrics
October 2021 - present
Elected to LCANZ Board of Directors
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Director of Membership (end February 2022)
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Director of Professional Advocacy and Support (February 2022 - October 2023)
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President (October 2023 - present)
October 2022
Concurrent presentation at CAPEA Conference, Sunshine Coast - Using infant reflexes to help parents' confidence with breastfeeding.
March - December 2023
Clinical Midwife and Lactation Consultant, Perth Children's Hospital (only LC in the hospital)
October 2023
Plenary presentation at the LCANZ Conference, Melbourne - Mother's experiences of breastfeeding support in hospital
February 2024 - present
Academic tutor, Notre Dame University. Teaching Undergraduate Nursing units
Semester 1, 2024 - Clinical Therapeutics. and Transition to Practice
Semester 2, 2024 - Clinical Therapeutics, and Maternal Health
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