I have been a midwife for over 25 years. For me, midwifery is about building a trusting relationship with each woman, so we can navigate the birthing journey together. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for your birth.
I am an endorsed midwife; however, please note that Medicare rebates are no longer available for my services - see my pricing for further details.
I take only two clients per month to ensure I can provide the highest level of personalised care. I also have a strong network of local private midwives whom I collaborate with, and they may support me as second midwives during births when needed.
MY BIRTH EXPERIENCES:
As a mother to 3 children myself, I have given birth in each birthing environment. My first child was born in the back of a car on the way to the hospital, my second child was born in the hospital, the third was a home birth. The planned home birth of my third baby in 1989 was the best decision I have ever made.
The impacts, both positive and negative, of my birth experiences have enriched my midwifery practice and strengthened my understanding that building relationships with women and their families leads to better outcomes for mother, baby, and family.
BIRTHING ON COUNTRY:
Birthing on Country refers to an Aboriginal mother giving birth to her child on the lands of ancestors, ensuring a spiritual connection to the land for her baby. Birthing on Country is “a metaphor for the best start in life for Aboriginal babies and their families, an appropriate transition to motherhood and parenting for women, and an integrated, holistic and culturally appropriate model of care for all.”
I spent five years (2012-2016) in Bourke, NSW working with Aboriginal women in birth. That experience has deepened my understanding of the spiritual aspects of birth. I continue to remain committed to providing maternity care for Aboriginal infant and maternal health. I am committed to being an advocate for culturally safe maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and for Birthing on Country. My passion is for Aboriginal women to be able to make informed choices and to have culturally appropriate care during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Byron Bay Midwife Services - Midwives collective of the Byron Bay area.
Birth Afloat - Birth pool providers, water birth resources, & expertise.
Pregnancy, Birth, & Beyond - Australia’s leading online resource for pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
Mumspace - Mental health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant women, new mums, and their families.
Australian Breastfeeding Association - Breastfeeding information and support.
Homebirth Australia - national body for Homebirth in Australia.
The Bubhub - information about local parenting services, activities, products, and stores.
More About Libby:
Media Links and Social Media Groups
Birthing on Country
Birthing on Country is traditionally considered a model of birth in a remote community, outside of a hospital, with a traditional midwife in attendance.
Byron Bay Pregnancy Support Group
The Byron Bay Pregnancy Support group is a welcoming and safe place for pregnant women to meet every week, share in a discussion with a guest speaker, and move their body with yoga and dance. The group is run by Sarah (yoga teacher and mother), Libby (that’s me - home birth midwife and mother), and Danie (midwife and mother).
Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Podcast
Sally's interview with midwife Libby on post term pregnancy, induction, weighing up the risks and benefits, alternatives to induction and the importance of have a due period, rather than a due date.