Midwifery, Pre and Post Natal Support

Independent Midwives provide maternity care for women and babies. Independent midwives are able to offer complete care during the pregnancy, labour and birth, and post delivery period (up to 6 weeks) after the baby is born. Independent Midwives have the ability to care for clients who are birthing either at home or in a hospital and can provide ‘continuity of care’, or antenatal and post natal care. Independent midwives who are ‘endorsed’ can order bloods, ultrasounds, prescribe, offer Medicare Rebates and refer to medical practitioners when necessary. Independent Midwives offer holistic, women centred care.

A sleep Nurse is someone who usually comes from a Nursing/Midwifery background that specialises in helping parents teach their children positive sleeping strategies. This can be done from newborns (Mother-craft support) through to toddlers and early childhood.  A sleep nurse can aid in settling and resettling, night walking, sleep cycles, envrionment and wear, bedtime and routine. Support can be accessed through many options including Home visit consultations, Clinic visits, phone consultations, Mum’s group talks and large group workshops.

Lactation Consultant- An International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant [IBCLC] is a trained health professional who specialises in the clinical management of breast feeding. It is the only internationally recognised professional breast-feeding qualification. An IBCLC advocates for the promotion, protection, and support of breast feeding for all Mothers and their infants and provides evidenced-based lactation care in a variety of settings.