Learn How Private Midwives Care for Mothers
Private Midwives provide continuity of care from early pregnancy to 6 weeks postnatal
Recently I met with Rachel Wilson, one of the Midwives from MAMA (Midwives and Mothers Australia). We had a wonderful chat about all things pregnancy, labour and birth. It was great to speak in length with another midwife about my approach to supporting mothers and their partners through pregnancy and in preparation for labour and to hear about the many services MAMA provides.
MAMA is a team of passionate midwives and other practitioners who offer antenatal and postnatal care and support for Mothers and their families across Melbourne. Their main hub is in Kensington but now also have a home base in Hampton to support women in the Bayside and South East Suburbs.
As pregnancy, labour and birth are profound events, independent advice and continuity of care provided by midwives from antenatal through to postnatal stages improves physical and emotional outcomes for mothers. This is crucial to the wider wellbeing of families and communities.
MAMA respect mothers as active participants in decisions regarding their pregnancy, birth and wellbeing. They provide guidance based on each client’s unique circumstances to achieve the best outcome for mother and baby.
Private midwife at an antenatal home visit
What Antental and Postnatal Services Do MAMA Provide?
Shared antenatal care with your GP or obstetrician to prevent pregnancy stress
Midwife-led care for eligible clients so you save money on OB bills
Private-in home education for birth, breastfeeding and newborn care to make you more comfortable
6 weeks postnatal care and breastfeeding support giving you peace of mind that you and your baby are doing well
Hour long in-home or in-clinic visits which gives you unique education and care so you avoid criticism from well meaning family members.
You can also access Medicare rebates for antenatal and postnatal care through MAMA.
What Birthing Services Do MAMA Provide?
If you’re wanting your own private midwife for a homebirth, the midwives from MAMA welcome your enquiries. It’s something they love to do.
But, if you’re not quite ready for a homebirth, and would like to have the continuity of a midwife that supports you through pregnancy, labour care at home and birth in a hospital, MAMA has established relationships with alot of the hospitals in Melbourne making this a fantastic option for many mothers.
Can I Access Allied Health Services Through MAMA?
Absolutely! Within the MAMA clinics you’ll also have easy access to lacatation consultants and health practitioners that can support you in pregnancy and post birth. Specifically in the Hampton clinc they have a women’s health physio and nutritionist:-
Pregnancy can take a physical toll on your body (not to mention your pelvic floor) so seeing a women’s health physio can be very beneficial. Who better to see than the physio endorsed by midwives.
Gestational Diabetes can be a part of many women’s pregnancies so MAMA have a Nutritionist available to ensure you have a great diet throughout pregnancy and that you’re meeting all your nutritional needs post birth too.
At their Kensington clinic there is also a variety of other allied health practitioners.
How Do I Access The MAMA Services?
To access the services MAMA provide all you need is a referral from your GP or obstetrician.
Then, make an appointment to meet a midwife by calling 9376 7474.
Or, visit www.midwivesandmothers.com.au to book an appointment in.
Want A Pregnancy Or Birth Preparation/Induction Shiatsu Massage?
I am looking forward to welcoming mothers who have been referred by the MAMA midwives into my shiatsu massage clinic and providing them with care that matches the ethos of MAMA and that they’ll love.
“I had a pregnancy shiatsu massage and a birth preparation shiatsu massage with Marian. Both were really lovely relaxing experiences that helped me to connect to and sink into my body which was invaluable both in pregnancy and in the lead up to giving birth. I would definitely recommend this to any pregnant women.” - Kate, Educator and Mum to a beautiful baby girl
If you are a MAMA Mother please contact your Midwife for your special disount offer.
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