What We Do

Early Pregnancy Assessment

Alison can help you navigate your options for pregnancy care and provide you with referrals for bloods and ultrasounds. 

This is beneficial for all women in early pregnancy, Alison will provide you with appropriate referrals for early pregnancy scans and antenatal screening bloods. She can discuss with you all care providers available to you to help you identify the model of care that suits you best and can refer to them as required. There is no obligation to remain in private midwifery care. This service is bulk billed and can be booked via the website. 

Antenatal Services

Alison provides you with all of your antenatal care in your home.

This includes physical checks, extensive education and birth and breastfeeding preparation, as well as provision for referrals for ultrasound and pathology as required. Your antenatal visits are designed to meet your needs and are a space for you to ask questions, discuss your desires for your pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. 

Labour and Birth Care

Alison generally provides care for women choosing to birth at home. Some women may choose to birth in the hospital setting where Alison can be present as a birth support person. 

Alison provides care for you in your home during labour and birth and comes to your birth with all the equipment required (including birth equipment, oxygen, resuscitation equipment and emergency medications).

Postnatal

Alison provides you with all of your postnatal care in your home for six weeks after your baby is born.

During this time, she will check on the health and development of your baby and assist with breastfeeding needs and your recovery from pregnancy and birth.

Birth Debriefing

Alison can facilitate one on one birth debriefing in your home or in her clinical space.

Birth debriefing can be a valuable experience for those who have endured birth trauma and can facilitate healing. Your clinical notes can be obtained to review together as a way for you to understand the happenings during your pregnancy and/or birth. Having the space to discuss your experiences can be empowering and aid in the recovery from trauma.

Can I access Medicare rebates?

Yes! Services provided by Alison are rebateable through Medicare for antenatal and postnatal care. Rebates vary between service provided; more information can be supplied on request. 

I don't want a homebirth, but want you to be my midwife, is this possible?

Yes it is. Your antenatal and postnatal care can be provided by Alison and she can support you in the hospital during your birth. In the hospital you will be cared for by the midwives and doctors present on that day. 

What areas do you service?

Orange, Bathurst, Millthorpe, Blayney, Molong, Cowra, Wellington and surrounding areas. If you live within 90 minutes of Orange, please enquire about how you can be best supported.

How much do your services cost?

A full homebirth package is around $7500 before medicare rebates. This includes the hire of a birth pool, access to our library, and the cost of the second midwife. Payment plans are available. Please enquire for an individualised quote.