women who have continuity of care from a known midwife...

• experience significantly lower rates of intervention (such as episiotomy and instrumental births)
• are able to build a trusting relationship & strong rapport with their midwife
• are more likely to have a positive birth experience
• are more likely to achieve a spontaneous vaginal birth
• experience lower rates of preterm birth
• have greater levels of satisfaction with their care
• are more likely to breastfeed successfully long term
• are less likely to want or need epidurals

Sam, Meg & Dave with baby Pippa - photo by Clara Little photography

Home......is where the heart is 

home birth
water birth
VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean)
​medicare rebates
collaborative care with local GP obstetricians and hospitals
​hospital birth support

ultrasound & pathology referrals
prescriptions for maternity/ postnatal needs
checkups in the comfort of your own home
continuity of care
​breastfeeding support
birth pool hire


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Anne and baby Curtis - photo by Rae Marie photography