Pregnancy Health
Pregnancy is usually a thrilling and yet completely normal life event, but it can also be confusing and a bit daunting navigating the health system, and making important decisions about the health of yourself and your unborn baby. Developing a relationship with a known caregiver has been shown to have many benefits, including healthier pregnancies and babies, as well as being generally more enjoyable! Continuity of care with a midwife, ideally through pregnancy, labour and birth, and post birth, has been shown to lead to a greater chance of having a healthy pregnancy, a normal birth, an easier time breastfeeding, and being more satisfied with your care. Some people say, if having a known midwife was a drug, everyone would be prescribed it!
Regular check-ups are encouraged during pregnancy to enhance yours and your baby's wellbeing, as well as detecting when your pregnancy is deviating from normal. It's also an opportunity to build upon this important relationship with your midwife, and help you prepare for labour, birth, and beyond. As a Medicare Endorsed midwife I provide visits in my clinic room or your home, providing all of your pregnancy and post birth care, or as part of a shared care arrangement with your Obstetrician, GP, or your local hospital. I take the time to address your physical and emotional needs, perform all the usual check ups, and can also order all necessary blood test and ultrasounds if you choose them. I can also prescribe some medications, and refer you to an Obstetrician or Paediatrician as needed.
If you have encountered significant breastfeeding problems with a previous baby, it can be useful to meet in pregnancy, work through your issues, and use this time to prepare for a better experience with your new baby.
Call or text me on 0400626207 to arrange an appointment.
If you have a medicare card, you will receive a rebate for these services.
Postnatal Care and Lactation Consults
Despite all the preparation and planning in the world, for many people, taking home your bundle of joy can be a daunting prospect! Having regular visits with a calm and experienced midwife can make all the difference to your transition to parenthood. I believe that the primary purpose of postnatal care is to help new parents feel confident and relaxed, and consistent, up-to-date advice from a trusted professional will help you develop this.
Everyone should get the information, support and guidance they need to breastfeed successfully and enjoyably for as long as they choose. Early support from a Lactation Consultant can prevent many common feeding problems, and help to quickly resolve others. Breastfeeding isn't always easy but there are lots of myths and expectations that inadvertently make it harder than need be.
I work closely with you to give you the information, reassurance and practical resources you need to achieve your unique feeding goals, as well as performing many of the usual postnatal checks and tests offered by other services.
Postnatal and lactation services will be provided to you in the comfort of your home, as often or as little as you need. Telehealth appointments are also available, and work really well, even for breastfeeding problems.
Medicare rebates available up to 7 weeks post birth.
Further lactation consults are available at any age, but do not attract a Medicare rebate.
Call 0400 626 207 to arrange an appointment
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Telehealth available now
The new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items allow Endorsed Midwives to deliver services via Telehealth and Telephone. The new MBS items will allow you to access essential health services in your home, regardless of where you live and your personal access to face-to-face services, and receive a rebate for these appointments. Contact me on 0400626207 or via my contact form to arrange a Telehealth appointment.