About Me.
I believe in the innate strength and wisdom of every woman’s body and her ability to birth naturally. My philosophy centers on empowering women through knowledge, respect, and continuous, personalised care in the comfort of their homes. I am dedicated to ensuring a safe, positive, and transformative birth experience.
My Mission.
To provide woman-centered, evidence-based homebirth midwifery care, fostering trusting relationships and empowering women to make informed decisions about their birthing journey. I am committed to offering compassionate, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed support.
My Vision.
To be the trusted choice for women seeking personalised, empowering, and safe homebirth midwifery care, known for exceptional service and commitment to the well-being of mothers and their babies.
Services.
Midwife Rach offers comprehensive, continuity-of-care midwifery services supporting women and families through pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period. Antenatal care is personalised and relationship-based, with regular appointments throughout pregnancy that include clinical assessments, antenatal and childbirth education, referrals for ultrasounds and pathology, prescribing when required, and time to debrief previous pregnancy or birth experiences. Clients benefit from consistent access to evidence-based resources, a curated lending library, and 24/7 phone support, fostering confidence, informed decision-making, and trust.
Labour and birth care is provided with full on-call availability from 37 weeks’ gestation, ensuring timely, familiar, and continuous support when labour begins. Midwife Rach attends labour and birth with comprehensive midwifery and emergency equipment and is joined by a second qualified midwife, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with this support included in the cost of care. For those choosing water birth, a professional birth pool is supplied and delivered prior to birth, with assistance provided for set-up and post-birth pack-down, allowing families to focus on bonding and recovery.
Postnatal care extends from the immediate days following birth through to six to eight weeks postpartum, with frequent visits tailored to each family’s needs. Care includes breastfeeding support, newborn and maternal assessments, baby weighing, and practical mothercraft guidance, with additional visits available for first-time parents. This ongoing, consistent postnatal support ensures early identification of concerns, promotes physical and emotional wellbeing, and provides families with reassurance and continuity during the transition into parenthood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To enquire about availability or book an initial consultation, please contact Midwife Rach via our website contact form.
Private midwifery care is ideal for women seeking continuity of care, informed choice, and a relationship-based approach to pregnancy and birth. An initial consultation provides an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether this model of care aligns with your values and needs.
Medicare rebates may be available for certain antenatal and postnatal services when care is provided by an eligible midwife. Private health fund rebates vary. It is recommended that you check directly with your insurer for specific coverage.
Absolutely. Partners and support people are encouraged to be involved throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal care, with education and support provided to help them feel confident in their role.
Yes. Midwife Rach provides tailored support for first-time parents, including increased postnatal visits when required and additional education and reassurance during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Clients have 24/7 phone access to Midwife Rach for support during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. Non-urgent matters are encouraged during business hours to support sustainable care.
Yes. Breastfeeding support is a core component of postnatal care, with assistance provided for attachment, milk supply, feeding concerns, and building confidence during the early weeks.
Postnatal visits include breastfeeding assessment and support, monitoring of baby’s growth through weighing, maternal wellbeing checks, newborn assessments, and practical mothercraft support such as infant care, settling, and adjustment to parenthood.
Postnatal visits occur daily for the first three days after birth, followed by visits on day five and day seven. For first-time parents, daily visits may continue if required. Ongoing weekly visits are then provided until six to eight weeks postpartum.
Midwife Rach brings a comprehensive kit of midwifery and emergency equipment to every birth, ensuring preparedness for both routine and unexpected situations within the home setting.
Yes. A second qualified midwife is present during labour, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. This is a legal requirement set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and is included in the cost of care.
Yes. A professional birth pool is provided for clients choosing a water birth and is delivered to the home at the 37-week appointment, along with education on its use.
Midwife Rach is on call for labour and birth from 37 weeks’ gestation, ensuring continuity of care and timely attendance when labour begins.
Clear and well-established transfer plans are discussed antenatally. If transfer becomes necessary, Midwife Rach will accompany you to hospital where possible, provide a detailed handover to hospital staff, and continue to advocate for you within the hospital setting.
For healthy women with low-risk pregnancies, home birth is a safe and evidence-based option when attended by a qualified, experienced midwife with appropriate equipment and transfer plans in place. Safety is always prioritised, and ongoing risk assessment is conducted throughout pregnancy and labour.
Time is intentionally built into care to debrief and unpack previous pregnancy, labour, or birth experiences. This supportive process helps address fears, build confidence, and create an individualised plan for the current pregnancy and birth.
Yes. As a dual-qualified Registered Nurse and Midwife, Midwife Rach can write referrals for ultrasounds and pathology, as well as prescribe medications when clinically indicated.
Antenatal visits occur every four weeks until 30 weeks’ gestation, fortnightly until 36 weeks, and weekly until birth. This schedule allows care to evolve as pregnancy progresses, with flexibility to increase visits if clinically required.
Midwife Rach offers comprehensive antenatal, labour and birth, and postnatal care packages. In some circumstances, antenatal-only or postnatal-only care may be available. Please enquire to discuss your individual needs.
Midwife Rach provides care within a defined geographical area to ensure timely and safe attendance during labour and postnatal visits. Service areas and travel boundaries will be discussed during the initial consultation.
Private midwifery care provides continuity of care with one primary midwife throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period. This model allows for personalised, relationship-based care, informed decision-making, and consistent support from a midwife who knows you and your individual circumstances.
