Bringing affordable individualised midwifery care in your home
Having a baby is a special time for a woman and her family.
We can provide care especially designed for you
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About
Experienced Endorsed Midwife, Child and Family Health Midwife and Lactation Consultant IBCLC.
Tania from Shire Midwifery is a mother of three who has over 22 years of midwifery experience working with women and their families. She has extensive knowledge gained from her experience at home births and hospital births. Tania has two Masters degrees; one in Midwifery and one in Child and Family Health Nursing and a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Shire Midwifery provides care from early pregnancy up to your six-week postnatal check. We offer care at home during pregnancy, labour care & birth at home or in a hospital. Shire Midwifery also provides comprehensive postnatal home visits and lactation support.
You can choose single appointments or a package of care. Once engaged as your Midwife, Tania is always available by phone, text or email if you have any questions or concerns.
- Experience: Over 22 years working in partnership with women and their families.
- Approach to Care: We respect women's choices and work to create a plan of care that aligns with your preferences and values.
- Services: Tania is available for any combination of pregnancy care, labour & home birth or hospital birth, postnatal care and lactation support. Call us to create a support plan that meets your need.
- Endorsement: Tania is an Endorsed Midwife who can order all pregnancy bloods, scans and any medications required.
I became a midwife because I am passionate about supporting women to make their own choices. I believe that women know their bodies, they know what is best for themselves and only want the best for their baby. I will support you, encourage you, and be there should you have concerns.
Why Hire a Private Midwife?
1. EXPERTISE: We are experts in midwifery and have done further training to be allowed to practice privately.
2. DEDICATION: We are hired by you, not the hospital and therefore can provide more personal, family centred care.
3. CONVENIENCE: All visits are in your home, where you are most relaxed with any family you wish to be present.
4. RELAXED: Visits have less time pressure, so each one will have time to meet your current needs.
5. PREMIUM: Continuity of midwife carer is recognised as the “Gold standard” of care, by having a Endorsed Midwife you’ll have the best care available in pregnancy.
Our Midwifery Services
Shire Midwifery believes in a family centred approach to midwifery care. Welcoming a newborn into a family is a special time. Research shows that having your own midwife to support you can help reduce stress and improve physical and emotional outcomes for women. Tania from Shire Midwifery will get to know you and your loved ones, enabling care that meets your family’s needs.
Antenatal
Antenatal care
- Completion of full medical, family, psycho-social history
- Assessment of Mum and Baby
- Antenatal education including labour and birth choices
- Discussion around antenatal screening wishes
- Referral to your chosen hospital or home birth preparation
- Antenatal pathology and ultrasound referrals
- Any questions answered
Postnatal
Postnatal care & Lactation support
- Assessment of Mum & Baby
- Breastfeeding / Feeding support and education
- Postnatal care & sleep / settling support
- Support with newborn care
- Optional Birth debrief
- 6-8 week Postnatal check available
- Any questions answered
Home Birth or Hospital Birth
- Complete labour care for mum and baby
- All standard birth and emergency equipment included for home births
- Birth pool and liner for home birth
- Second experienced Midwife present for the birth at home
- Use of TENS machine, Sterile water injections and other comfort measures included
- Safe, holistic labour and birth care
Birth Education
- Assessment of Mum & Baby
- Comphrensive birth plan design
- Labour and Birth education
- Birth partner skills development
- Transition to parenting and importance of the 'goldern hour' after birth
- Any questions answered
Package Deals
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Telehealth call Bulk-billed
Telehealth appointments will be bulk billed for existing clients between appointments. Telehealth available for pregnancy or postnatal calls for new clients. Telehealth calls are within daytime work hours.
Shire Midwifery Packages make private care more affordable. We have Antenatal & Postnatal Care, Home Birth or Your Midwife- hospital birth packages. Please contact us for further information, availability, and pricing. Payment plans are available.
