“To change the world, we must first change the way the babies are being born. Experiences have clearly shown that an approach which ‘de-medicalises’ birth, restores dignity and humanity through the process of childbirth, and returns control to the mother, is also the safest approach.”-Dr. Michel Odent
Private Midwifery Services for Darwin & Palmerston…
Antenatal Care
Continuity of carer with a known midwife from early pregnancy to birth looks like:
Home antenatal visits (Medicare bulk billed for eligible clients).
Telehealth (Medicare bulk billed for eligible clients).
Home blood investigations with follow up telephone consultation.
Ultrasound referrals.
Birth Mapping.
Birth & early parenting education.
Birth trauma counselling.
Referrals to other health care providers.
Comprehensive Hyperemesis Gravidarum assessment & IV fluids for nausea & vomiting (local clients only).
Confidential Pregnancy options counselling (up to 9 weeks gestation).
Private health fund rebates may be available for eligible services, where Medicare is not an option, subject to your individual policy and insurer requirements. Please check with your health fund.
Labour & Birth
Home or hospital? Not sure? BloomBirth offers:
Early labour care in your own home for up to 6 hours when planning to birth at the local hospital with access to warm water immersion, birthing pool and holistic birth tools to support comfort, movement and instinctive birthing. (Fees apply).
Home birth & non-clinical hospital support-enquire at hello@bloombirth.au for more information and availability. (Fees apply).
Postnatal Care
Continuity of carer with a known midwife from birth to 42 days of baby earthside looks like:
Home postnatal assessments for mother & baby (Medicare bulk billed for eligible clients).
Newborn physical assessments & growth monitoring.
Breastfeeding & infant feeding support, including establishing milk supply & assistance with common breastfeeding challenges.
Maternal recovery assessment including perineal healing, caesarean wound care.
Emotional wellbeing screening & support during the transition to parenthood.
Education & support with newborn care, sleep, settling, behaviour, safe sleeping & newborn safety.
Contraception counselling & postnatal family planning.
Referrals & coordination with additional health practitioners as needed.
Telehealth (Medicare bulk billed for eligible clients).
Private health fund rebates may be available for eligible services, where Medicare is not an option, subject to your individual policy and insurer requirements. Please check with your health fund.