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Pregnancy and birth are normal and precious events for most healthy women. Midwives are specialists in womens and newborns health and in particular, experts in normal wellbeing in pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.
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Midwives in Australia are trained to recognise early signs of conditions that are not 'normal' in pregnancy and will contact their professional networks in the primary or hospital health systems to get you the best care and follow up.
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Eligible midwives are insured and trained to provide maternity care in any setting and can order normal pregnancy testing and scans.
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If there is something unusual with your pregnancy, baby or any results the midwife will work with the pregnancy or baby specialist to get the right follow up care. You are not alone when your situation changes and usually the midwife will walk with you through specialist interventions.
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Midwives in Australia are trained to recognise early signs of conditions that are not 'normal' in pregnancy and will contact their professional networks in the primary or hospital health systems to get you the best care and follow up.
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Eligible midwives are insured and trained to provide maternity care in any setting and can order normal pregnancy testing and scans.
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If there is something unusual with your pregnancy, baby or any results the midwife will work with the pregnancy or baby specialist to get the right follow up care. You are not alone when your situation changes and usually the midwife will walk with you through specialist interventions.
Creating a positive relationship with a midwife is valuable tool to help reduce interventions in birth and to improve the outcome of your birth physically and emotionally.
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You are encouraged to meet midwives early in your pregnancy by televideo or in person to see who feels like a good fit for you. Your midwife should make you feel comfortable and confident and you should feel like you can talk easily with them about your pregnancy and birth plans.
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All you require is a specialist referral from your regular doctor to see a specifically named private midwife. Ask your midwife what kind of referral you will need, for some women they may require an obstetric review first.
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You are encouraged to meet midwives early in your pregnancy by televideo or in person to see who feels like a good fit for you. Your midwife should make you feel comfortable and confident and you should feel like you can talk easily with them about your pregnancy and birth plans.
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All you require is a specialist referral from your regular doctor to see a specifically named private midwife. Ask your midwife what kind of referral you will need, for some women they may require an obstetric review first.
When using a private Midwife pregnancy visits usually include ...
- A hospital booking visit (incl planned homebirths) at around 18-22wks. Call early to get an appointment that suits (1-2hrs)
- A booking visit with a chosen Midwife at your home or a clinic
- Regular visit every 3-5weeks until you are 28wks pregnant at your home or clinic
- Regular visits every 2-3 weeks until 36wks pregnant at your home or clinic
- Weekly visits until baby being born
- You may require a specialist referral during the pregnancy for any issues or at 36weeks to discuss the birth plan
During your pregnancy check up ...
- You are offered stage appropriate education - i.e. vaccinations, supplements, healthy habits, parent education groups
- You discuss stage appropriate available testing, screening and intervention options
- The midwife will check your medical and social wellbeing to help plan your care and any necessary extra support
- The midwife will check your blood pressure, discuss your baby's movements, measure your womb/baby's growth and listen to the baby's heartbeat. They might check your urine for signs of kidney health or discuss particular symptoms you are experiencing.
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