FAQs

I would like to give birth at home, do you travel to my area?

I live in South Golden Beach, NSW and will gladly travel around the Byron Shire and surrounding areas (Bangalow, Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach, Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Pottsville, Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah, Gold Coast). If you are wondering if I will travel to your particular location please feel free to get in touch.

I would like to give birth in hospital, can you still be my midwife?

Yes. Women choosing to give birth in hospital receive the same midwifery continuity of care that a woman choosing to give birth at home can. I can provide your antenatal care at your home and help you arrange your birth care with your chosen hospital. During labour, I will be with you at the hospital for support and advocacy. Postnatal care is provided at your home.

I have been told I am 'high-risk', can I still hire you as my midwife?

Yes, however we may need to include other care providers in your care to help work through your particular complexities, but you will have your midwife with you the whole way through.

I would like to have a water birth, can you do this?

Yes, many of my clients choose water birth and I provide a birth pool, pump and new liner to you for a small fee so you don't need to buy one at a higher cost (see pricing for more details).

I have heard that two midwives are required at a home birth, do you provide a second midwife?

Yes, this is true, by law, private midwives are required to plan to have a second midwife in attendance at a home birth. I collaborate with many other midwives to ensure two midwives are present at your birth. This is not only to fulfil my legal requirement, but also, the second midwife can assist at your birth if required (e.g.: in an emergency, during a long labour/birth, etc). A second midwife does not cost you any additional money.

How much does it cost to hire you as my midwife? Are you eligible for a medicare rebate?

Yes, I am registered as an endorsed midwife, which means you will receive approximately 1/4 of your fee back from medicare. My fee is $5000, which includes all of your antenatal, birth, and postnatal care. Payment plans can be arranged.

What happens if I need maternity care between visits or outside of business hours?

When you hire me as your midwife you have 24/7 access to care and I am 'on call' for you throughout your care. If you have concerns between visits you are welcome to contact me and don't need to wait until your next visit.

I still have more questions, can we meet to discuss them?

Yes, of course! I offer a free consultation where we can meet one on one and discuss further questions. Alternatively, I would happily answer your questions over the phone or over email (see contact page for details).