THIS IS CONTINUITY OF PRIVATE MIDWIFERY CARE
Holistic, women-centred midwifery care throughout
pregnancy, birth and into motherhood
When you think of
your journey into motherhood,
what do you dream ?
PLACING YOU AT THE CENTRE OF YOUR CARE
We ask this question to all our expectant mothers because your dreams, your voice and your choice in pregnancy, birth and motherhood matters.
You deserve to be listened to, nurture and motivated throughout this sacred rite of passage. To feel safe and supported, and to have the dedication of consistent midwifery care. To experience the pregnancy and birth you have always dreamed of.
Our collective of specialists midwifes are here to walk alongside you as you become the birthing goddess you were always meant to be.
Over 20 years of robust evidence show us that having the same midwife throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum has significant and
long-lasting health benefits for women, their babies and their families.
In the care of a dedicated, specialist midwife, you are more likely to:
✓ Have a healthy baby at term
✓ Experience physiological birth
✓ Have lower intervention rates
✓ Have a more positive experience throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth
✓ More success with breastfeeding and bonding with your baby
✓ Decrease risk of Post Natal Depression
*Information sourced from the Australian College of Midwives (ACM)our core offering
Continuity of Private Midwifery Care
You will have your own midwife throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth and postnatal journey. Your midwife will work alongside you to ensure this journey is what you want and need every step of the way.
Alex and Jannie have set caseloads with limited numbers so we can ensure our mothers are getting the gold standard of care.
As well as our full continuity of care package, we can also offer pregnancy and postpartum packages for those who would like to access some continuity services. This is subject to availability.
You are not just another number, you are at the centre of your care for the entirety of your journey with New Life Midwifery and beyond.
YOUR JOURNey with new life midwifery
Pregancy Care
During pregnancy you will learn about birth physiology and how to prepare for your best birth.
Everyone’s journey is unique and your midwife will honour this by considering your individual circumstances and work in partnership with you to promote the well-being of you and your baby and prepare you for birth and motherhood.
New Life midwives have extended their knowledge with various other modalities and are passionate about sharing this knowledge with you. We want you to be excited about giving birth.
YOUR JOURNey with new life midwifery
Labour and Birth
Childbirth is a sacred rite of passage and is something that should be celebrated, not feared.
Your trusted midwife is on call for your birth. Your midwife’s role is to hold space and work in partnership to promote a physiological birth.
Sometimes babies send us curveballs and when things don’t go according to plan, your midwife stays with you, working in partnership to ensure you make informed decisions about your care and the have the most empowering birth experience possible.
YOUR JOURNey with new life midwifery
Postpartum
Your midwife will continue to be on call and care for you postnatally at home in the first week.
This allows you time to settle in with your new family member and also adjust to physical and hormonal changes, breastfeeding and understanding your newborn. Your midwife will provide physical, emotional and breastfeeding support to ensure a positive transition to motherhood.
You will see your midwife for 6-7 weeks, usually weekly. This may be more or less depending on your individual needs.
Meet the
New Life Midwifery team
how to get started
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Consider all our offerings
We have many options available for women and their families to access continuity of midwifery care. Whether you are looking for the full package or individual services, we can cater to your individual and financial needs.
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Schedule a Consultation
Get in touch with our team to book in some time to chat with our midwives about your individual needs and how we can work together during this special time.
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Secure Your Spot
Once you have spoken with our team and decided to work with New Life, we will secure your spot and get started on this incredible journey to motherhood together. We are thrilled to share this sacred rite of passage with you!
Ready to get in touch?
Still have questions?
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All midwives currently working are endorsed by AHPRA and meet the ongoing requirements, as well as those of the NMBA, to work to the full scope of midwifery practice. Individual midwifery experience at New Life Midwifery has ranged from 40+ years to 5 years, as well as supporting graduate midwives towards endorsement, and providing student placement for undergraduates from Griffith University.
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Private midwifery costs vary depending on the services you want to use. The midwives at New Life Midwifery have Medicare provider numbers, therefore if you have a Medicare card and are currently pregnant or have recently had a baby, you will be eligible to claim Medicare rebates for private midwifery services. Medicare does not cover the whole cost of private midwifery services, therefore there will be some out-of-pocket costs for most services. The exact cost is dependent upon your Medicare safety net. As our midwives do not have private visiting access to health care services, there is no Medicare rebate for birth. We are happy to provide the details of the various options available and the costs for each during your initial no-obligation information visit at our clinic.
To book, call our clinic on 3282 9614 (Mon-Thurs, 8:30 am-4:30 pm) or email us at midwife@newlifemidwifery.com.au
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No referral is required to have an information session with one of our midwives. However, if you are outside the Ipswich catchment or plan to birth at another health care facility, you may require a referral for the booking appointment.
Our New Life midwives are Endorsed which means they can write scan and blood referrals and prescribe medications, within their scope of practice.
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No. Private health funds have many different plans and a few companies provide some cover for private midwifery services. If you already have a health fund, we recommend asking your health fund about what benefits you are entitled to.
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Yes. It is your choice which health professionals are involved in your care. Your midwife has a defined area of expertise and scope of practice which includes normal pregnancy, birth and postnatal period. If you have additional health needs, your midwife will work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that you are receiving the right level of support and advice for your individual needs.
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At New Life Midwifery there are 3 full time midwives who each have a caseload of women who are due to birth every calendar month (unless the midwife is planning to have scheduled annual leave). We only have capacity to book a certain amount of women each month to ensure we maintain our gold standard of care. At New Life, we recommend you to meet your midwife at the information visit but if this isn’t possible we always offer you the opportunity to meet any others who are available if you wish, even after your information visit. During your pregnancy you will have opportunities to meet the other midwives in clinic as they will attend as a second midwife at home birth and/or provide back up if your midwife is unavailable for any reason (for example if she is sick, on leave, or providing birth support).
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At New Life Midwifery we have a large lending library with books, research articles and DVDs and these are available for our clients to borrow at no extra cost. We love for you to empower yourself with as much knowledge as possible!
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New Life midwives honour this journey as a rite of passage. Partners are encouraged to attend where possible and children are always welcome too. In fact, particularly if you are birthing at home, younger children in particular are encouraged to be present to get to know the midwife also so they feel comfortable when she attends you at home. Any support person you choose to be part of your journey is welcome.
Welcome to the
New Life family
We are a collective of private midwives providing holistic pregnancy, birth and postnatal care to Ipswich and surrounding communities, including the Lockyer Valley and Brisbane’s Western suburbs.