Bringing affordable individualised midwifery care to you 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 Private Midwife, Child and Family Health Midwife and Lactation Specialist.
Tania from Shire Midwifery is a mother of 3 who has over twenty years of midwifery experience working with women and their families. She has extensive knowledge gained from her birth centre work, as well as from her two Masters degrees; one in Midwifery and one in Child and Family Health Nursing. Tania has sat the IBCLC Lactation exam and is awaiting the result.
Shire Midwifery provides care from early pregnancy up to your six-week postnatal check. We offer care at home for pregnancy, early labour and then birth support at your chosen hospital. Shire Midwifery also provides comprehensive postnatal home visits.
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 21 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 & birth support and postnatal care. Call us to create a support plan that meets your need.
- Endorsement: Tania is an Endorsed Midwife which allows women to claim Medicare rebates.
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 Private 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
First Antenatal Home Visit (2-2.5 Hours)
- Completion of full medical, family, psycho-social history
- Assessment of Mum and Baby
- Start antenatal education
- Discussion around antenatal screening wishes- e.g NIPT
- Referral to your chosen hospital
- Antenatal pathology and ultrasound referrals
- Any questions answered
Postnatal
Postnatal Home Visit (1.5 Hours)
- 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
Subsequent Antenatal Home Visit (1-1.5 Hours)
- Assessment of Mum & Baby
- Pregnancy education
- Labour & birth education
- Referrals for any accepted pathology or ultrasound test
- Early postpartum and breastfeeding education
- Any questions answered
Birth Education visit (2-3.5 Hours)
- 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.
