Shared Maternity Care Services

Planning on birthing in the hospital but would still like to enjoy the benefits of continuity of midwifery care with a private midwife?

Shared Maternity Care Services

Are you planning on birthing in the hospital but would still like to enjoy the benefits of continuity of midwifery care with a private midwife?

Are you receiving your antenatal care through the hospital but would like to have some midwifery support or advice to help you make informed decisions about your care?

Would you like to access extra postnatal support?

Organic Midwifery is now offering shared maternity care, in affiliation with Western Health: Sunshine and Bacchus Marsh Hospital, The Royal Women’s Hospital and The Mercy Hospital: Heidelberg and Werribee. This allows your private midwife and your chosen hospital to share your antenatal care.

If you choose shared care with us, you will see your private midwife for most of you care, starting at around 16 weeks to book in, then continuing at 20, 31, 34, 38, 39 and 40 weeks.

You will see your hospital care providers at around 10-12 weeks to book in, then at 28, 36 and 41 weeks.

The Benefits of Shared Care with a Private Midwife:

  • Continuity of care with your own midwife
  • Longer appointments in a community clinic = LESS hospital appointments, less wait time, easy and free parking!
  • Individualised care that is unique to you and your needs
  • Evidence based resources to aid you in your informed decision making.
  • If you’re choosing to have all your antenatal care through the hospital, you can still access expert midwifery advice to compliment the care you are already receiving.
  • Access to postnatal support up to six weeks postpartum

All you need is a GP referral to your hospital of choice requesting shared care and a referral to Organic Midwifery for antenatal and postnatal care. Easy!

Pricing and bookings:

All shared care appointments are bulk billed, with a once off administration fee.

We have two clinics to choose from:

House of Health
18 Young Street
Moonee Ponds, Victoria, 3039

Altona North Health Hub
263 Millers Rd
Altona North Vic 3025

 

Online Bookings can be made below.

Questions?

For more information feel free to fill in the email request form or book in your appointment below.