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Birth care

Childbirth

The moment is almost here: meeting your baby. Although we cannot predict exactly when labour will start, we are here to support you in making your birth a positive and empowering experience.

"Trust in your own strength; we’ll ensure peace of mind and keep things under control."

Where would you like to give birth?

With attention

The place where you feel most at ease is the best place to give birth. Whether that’s in the familiar surroundings of your own home or in the safe environment of a hospital: we’ll support you wherever you can relax. After all, relaxation is the key to a smooth delivery.

Personal guidance from the heart It also means we’re flexible. Sometimes, at the crucial moment, things don’t go to plan, but even then we’ll be right by your side to provide the care that you and your baby need.

Arrange an introductory meeting

We’ll walk you through these steps

With attention
1

The latent phase

Step 1

The first few centimetres of dilation. Find something to take your mind off it, save your energy and create a cosy little cocoon for yourself.

2

The active phase

Step 2

The contractions are getting stronger and more regular. This is when we’re in close contact and the cervix is dilating.

3

Changing position

Step 3

Did you know that movement helps? Whether you want to stand, sit on a Skippy ball or have a bath, we encourage you to listen to your body.

4

The Birth

Step 4

The moment the pushing contractions begin. With your strength and our guidance, your baby will be born.

5

The first golden hour

Step 5

Your baby is lying skin-to-skin on your chest. We’ll take all the time we need for this first meeting and to cut the umbilical cord.

The role of your partner

Stronger together

Your partner is an indispensable part of the team. From timing the contractions to helping you try different positions, you do this together. After the birth, it is a special moment when your partner is allowed to cut the umbilical cord, as a symbol of your new start as a family.

Ensuring peace and confidence together is our aim, so that you can both look back on this special day with pride.

We’d be happy to ring you back

Feel like meeting us? Leave your phone number here and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Well prepared for the birth

Answers to your initial questions

If this is your first baby, please ring us as soon as you have been you have been having contractions for an hour, coming every 4 minutes and last for about a minute. These contractions gradually become stronger and more painful. Have you given birth before? If so, please follow the personalised advice on when to call that we discussed during your consultation.

Please note: If you are worried, experience bright red bleeding or are in any doubt, always ring your midwife straight away on 06 5354 8631.

When your waters break, always check the colour of the amniotic fluid carefully. It should be clear, white or pale pink. Is the amniotic fluid green or brown? If so, please ring us straight away. If the amniotic fluid is clear and you are not having contractions, you can ring us straight away during the day; if this happens at night, you can wait until the following morning. As there is now a risk of infection, you must not take a bath or have sex from this point onwards (you may, of course, have a shower).

Yes, a medical indication means that the gynaecologist at the hospital has ultimate responsibility for your care. This may be known in advance, or it may arise during labour. Although medical care is then taken over by the hospital team, we try to remain involved wherever possible to provide personal support. The most important thing is that you and your baby receive the right care in the safest place.