WHY CHOOSE OUR MIDWIFERY ONLY MODEL?
Our Midwifery-Only Model provides high-quality midwifery-led care with access to medical support when clinically required. This model is designed to offer a structured approach to maternity care within the scope of midwifery practice.
Midwifery-led care throughout pregnancy and postpartum
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Flexibility to deliver at a public (catchment) hospital or a private hospital of your choice
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Care focused on minimal medical intervention, with optional GPO involvement as required
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Personalised, one-on-one support to promote continuity of care
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Antenatal education and postnatal support tailored to individual needs
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Extended care beyond the postpartum period, including GP services for new mums and bubs up to 18 months
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Access to Allied Health Services, including lactation consultants, dietitians, psychologists, and women’s health physiotherapists to support maternal and infant wellbeing
We provide structured midwifery-led care with access to medical support when clinically required, ensuring a comprehensive approach to maternity care. Additionally, our extended postnatal services offer continued support beyond birth for a smoother transition into parenthood.
Your Care Journey With Us
Whether you’re planning to give birth in a public hospital, private hospital, or birth centre, we provide guidance and coordination to help you choose the right environment for your needs. Our postnatal care extends beyond birth, supporting you in the crucial first weeks and months with breastfeeding assistance, newborn care advice, and ongoing health services for both you and your baby.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive initial assessment to confirm your pregnancy and discuss your health history, lifestyle, and birth preferences. We also offer optional Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) consultations and early pregnancy education to help you feel informed and prepared.
Throughout your pregnancy, you’ll receive regular check-ups with your dedicated midwife, who will monitor your baby’s growth, provide personalised guidance, and support you through each trimester. Our care plans are tailored to your individual needs, ensuring you feel empowered and confident as your pregnancy progresses.
We help you navigate your birthing options by providing guidance on choosing the right environment for delivery, whether that’s a public hospital, private hospital, or birth centre. Our midwives ensure you understand what to expect during labour and birth, assisting with preparation so you feel confident and ready.
After birth, we provide continued midwifery-led care for up to six weeks postpartum, supporting your physical recovery, emotional well-being, and transition into parenthood. We offer guidance on newborn care, sleep, settling techniques, and breastfeeding support, helping you navigate the early weeks with confidence.
Your care continues well beyond the newborn stage, with ongoing GP and Allied Health services available for both you and your baby.
We provide:
- Postnatal check-ups to monitor your recovery.
- Breastfeeding support and infant feeding advice.
- Routine childhood vaccinations to keep your baby healthy.
- Developmental follow-ups for your baby up to 18 months postpartum.
- Support for contraceptive choices, menstrual health, and family planning.
- Ongoing paediatric care for common childhood concerns.
- Specialised support for premature and high-risk babies, including coordinated follow-up and early intervention advice.
At Western Obstetrics, we’re here to support you at every stage of your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey—ensuring you receive the best possible care in a warm and professional environment.
You’ll have access to a network of healthcare professionals to support both maternal and infant well-being. This includes:
- Lactation consultants for expert breastfeeding guidance
- Dietitians for tailored nutrition support during pregnancy and postpartum
- Psychologists and social workers for emotional and mental health support
- Women’s health physiotherapists for recovery and postnatal rehabilitation
PRICING INFORMATION
Our Midwifery Only Model provides structured pricing, with some services eligible for Medicare rebates where applicable. Patients may have out-of-pocket expenses depending on individual circumstances.
- Standard Antenatal and Postnatal Care: Approximately $499 out-of-pocket, including the pregnancy planning fee.
- Additional Services: Some consultations may be bulk-billed, while others may require an out-of-pocket contribution. Patients are encouraged to check with our team for detailed cost information.
For a full pricing breakdown, visit our WHAT IT COSTS page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Midwifery-Only Model offers continuity of care with qualified midwives throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period. Care is midwife-led, with the option of medical support from GP obstetricians if clinically indicated. Birth occurs at your chosen public or private hospital, managed by the hospital’s clinical team.
This model is appropriate for women experiencing a low-risk pregnancy who:
- Prefer midwife-led continuity of care.
- Seek minimal medical intervention unless required.
- Plan to birth in either a public or private hospital.
- Value access to additional services such as antenatal education, postnatal support, and allied health.
- Early Pregnancy Support: Assessments, education, and optional Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) consultation.
- Antenatal Care: Ongoing check-ups, health education, and personalised care plans.
- Birth Planning: Guidance in choosing your birthing hospital.
- Postnatal Care: Midwifery-led care up to 6 weeks postpartum.
- Extended GP-Led Care: Ongoing care for mother and baby up to 18 months, including immunisations and developmental checks.
- Access to Allied Health: Lactation, nutrition, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
Yes. Should clinical concerns arise, GP obstetricians (GPOs) are available to provide medical oversight or coordinate transition to a more appropriate model of care.
This model offers midwife-led care with optional medical involvement. Some midwifery providers may not offer integrated access to GPOs or extended GP care postnatally. Individual services and scope may vary between providers.
Our midwives support you in planning for birth, but labour and delivery are managed by staff at your chosen hospital. We do not attend births.
If your clinical needs change, our team will assist you in transitioning to an appropriate model such as Public Shared Care or Private Shared Care.
Yes. Birth partners or support persons are welcome at appointments, unless restrictions are in place due to public health advice.
Yes. We can assist you in transitioning to another care model at any stage, depending on clinical needs or personal preference.
You may birth at a public hospital within your catchment or a private hospital, subject to hospital policies and your private health cover (if applicable).
No, but if you choose to birth at a private hospital, there may be additional fees. Please check with your fund regarding hospital cover.
Yes. Your preferences will be discussed with your midwife and documented in your care plan, with flexibility maintained for clinical needs.
