Antenatal care, labour & birth support AND postnatal care ON THE SUNSHINE COAST

Calm, continuity-of-care for Pregnancy, birth & postpartum

A note from Kellie, 
“Birth is not about making babies. Birth is about making mothers - strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength” 
Ina May Gaskin

UNHURRIED, PERSONALISED CARE

At Homegrown Midwifery, you’re cared for by one familiar private midwife from pregnancy through the early weeks at home.

Appointments are unhurried and in-home, combining evidence-based care with calm individualised support and informed choice. Whether you’re planning a homebirth or seeking extended, nurturing postnatal care following an in-hospital birth, we will tailor a pathway that provides for your unique needs.

OUR PROCESS

01 Enquire & Fit

Send an enquiry and your due date, we’ll confirm availability and arrange a phone conversation or face to face meet up. If aligned we’ll arrange your first appointment.

02 Booking appointment

A comprehensive health history, physical assessment and next steps (including pathology & ultrasound screening options, referrals)

03 continuity of care

Unhurried visits throughout pregnancy with 24/7 phone support.

04 birth & beyond

On call for labour and birth with a second midwife (required at all home births) from 37 weeks; seamless support into the early weeks at home including breastfeeding and support transitioning to parenthood.

ANTENATAL CARE

Personal, woman-centred antenatal care delivered in the comfort of your home. Appointments combine evidence-based checks with spacious time to ask questions, explore options and prepare with clarity and calm.

What’s included

  • Full booking appointment (detailed history + physical assessment)

  • Ongoing pregnancy care (approximately 10 visits, but tailored to your needs)

  • Time to get to know each other, sharing knowledge and information

  • Regular midwifery checks - monitoring your & baby’s wellbeing and growth

  • Education & birth preparation, including Calmbirth® principles

  • Birth preferences planning and practical preparation for labour

  • At 37 weeks: Birth pool delivery (including liner, hose and tap fittings), risk assessment and discussion of your personalised Birth Plan with you and your birthing team

  • 24/7 phone support for reassurance and advice between appointments

You feel informed, supported and fully prepared for a confident, positive birth.

LABOUR & BIRTH CARE

Grounded in evidence-based practice, while remaining flexible to respond to your body, your baby, and the natural progression of labour. Your midwife monitors you and baby’s wellbeing offering guidance if needed, commonly simply holding space for you, your partner and baby with confidence and calm.

What’s included

  • On call 24/7 from 37 weeks for you labour & birth, arriving at your home when you feel support is needed

  • Kellie (primary midwife) and known second midwife present for your birth

  • Clear communication & encouragement, supporting your informed choices

  • Emergency medications and equipment will be supplied by Kellie, for the rare occasion they’re required

After the birth, your midwife stays for a few hours, (tucking you and baby into bed with tea & toast!) ensuring wellbeing of both mother and baby, monitoring breastfeeding and providing any support & information.

POSTNATAL CARE

In-home, up to 6–8 weeks. Nurturing, holistic postnatal care in your home to support recovery and early parenting—never rushed, responsive to your family’s rhythm up to six weeks postpartum.

What’s included

  • Personalised care & breastfeeding support in your home

  • Daily visits in the early days, then tailored frequency

  • Support with transitioning to your new role as parents

  • Monitoring maternal recovery (physical, emotional and practical)

  • Support with understanding normal newborn behaviours, feeding and sleeping cues & partner support

  • Completion of paperwork (birth registration, Red Book)

  • 24/7 phone support for reassurance and advice

Support continues well beyond birth. Postnatal care in your own home helps with breastfeeding, recovery, and settling into parenthood with confidence, nurturing both you and your family as you begin this new chapter together.

Planned Homebirth with a Private Midwife

For many families, choosing a homebirth is about more than the place of birth—it’s about creating a safe, supported, and empowering environment for welcoming a new life.

A private midwife provides longer appointments with time to assess you and your baby holistically — not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as well.

A Private midwife can order blood tests & ultrasounds and prescribe medications.

Comfort & Familiarity

Being in your own space helps women feel relaxed, confident, and in tune with their bodies during labour. You can move freely, rest, eat, or use water as you wish.

Continuity of Care

You are cared for by a midwife you know and trust, who knows you, your history, and your hopes for birth. This trusted relationship fosters confidence, calm and better outcomes for you and your family.

A Safe Choice

Evidence shows that planned homebirth with a qualified midwife is a safe option for mothers and babies, with fewer interventions and high levels of satisfaction. With Kellie’s years of experience in both high-risk and homebirth settings, and access to emergency medications, equipment, and hospital transfer if needed, your care is safe, supportive and seamless.

Autonomy & Choice

Homebirth with Homegrown Midwifery is about supporting your informed decisions through respectful, individualised care, that empowers you to embrace your birth experience with confidence.

The combination of home comfort, personalised support, and skilled professional guidance is what makes planned homebirth with Homegrown Midwifery a safe, positive, and deeply meaningful choice for many families.

Ready to begin your journey with Homegrown Midwifery?

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