“Whenever and however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body and your spirit for the rest of your life.”

- Ina May Gaskin-

“Birth is about making mothers…. strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”

- Barbara Katz Rothman -

MY PROMISE

This is about you! Through continuity of care, we aim to build trust and provide support so that your experience feels safe and positive. We want to guide you in making the best choices for yourself through providing evidence-based information. We want you to feel empowered, informed, and ready for the amazing transformative experience of becoming a mother and a family.

Why Choose a Private Midwife?

Are you envisioning a holistic, deeply personal, and empowering birth experience—where your needs, your voice, and your vision take centre stage? If so, you’re in the right place.

Private Midwives are specialists in physiological birth. More than caregivers, they are compassionate companions who walk alongside you through pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. They take the time to truly know you—listening to your hopes, your fears, and your values—to build a relationship grounded in trust, respect, and continuity.

This journey is uniquely yours. With private Midwifery care, you are not a number or a checklist—you are an active, informed participant in your own birth story. Care is thoughtfully tailored around your choices, with your voice guiding every decision. From your first visit through birth and beyond, you’re fully supported—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Homebirth is one of the beautiful choices available to you. Surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of your own space, your body is free to labour in its own rhythm. In this calm environment, your Midwife provides attentive, expert care—ensuring you and your baby are safe while you feel confident, relaxed, and in control.

At The Village Way, we believe women are perfectly designed for a beautifully raw and transformative birth. Through connection, empowerment, and unwavering support, we honour the birth process as one of life’s most extraordinary transformations.

Benefits of Private Midwifery Care

• Continuity of Care You’re supported by the same trusted Midwife throughout your entire journey—from early pregnancy to postpartum. This consistency builds deep trust and allows for truly personalised care.

• Flexible, In-Home Appointments Private Midwives often offer home visits and flexible scheduling, making it easier for you and your support people to be present and involved—without the stress of hospital waiting rooms or time off work.

• Holistic Support for Body and Mind Beyond clinical care, private Midwives support your emotional and mental well-being. They take time to listen, reassure, and guide you through the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy and new parenthood.

• Reduced Intervention Rates Research shows that private midwifery care is associated with lower rates of interventions like inductions, caesareans, and episiotomies—supporting a more natural and empowering birth experience.

• Informed, Empowered Decision-Making Private Midwives prioritise education and shared decision-making. You’re given the knowledge and confidence to make choices that align with your values and preferences.

• Stronger Breastfeeding Outcomes With consistent support and guidance, women under private midwifery care are more likely to initiate and sustain breastfeeding successfully.

• Affordability and Medicare Rebates Many private Midwives are Medicare-eligible, meaning you can receive rebates for antenatal and postnatal visits—even without private health insurance.

• Partner and Family Involvement Care is extended to your whole support network. Partners are encouraged to be active participants, and siblings can be included in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

• Cultural Sensitivity and Respect Private Midwives often have the time and flexibility to honour cultural traditions, spiritual practices, and personal rituals that are important to you and your family.