Is Home Birth Safe? Your Care Options in Melbourne
The World Health Organization recommends midwifery-led care as the gold standard for improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
It’s not about where you birth — it’s about who supports you.
What Does a Private Midwife Actually Do?
If you’ve started researching maternity care in Melbourne, you’ve probably come across private obstetricians and public hospitals. But then there’s another option that quietly changes everything: private midwives.
Which Birth Model Is Right for You?
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make in pregnancy is choosing the model of care that feels right for you.
In Australia, there are a few different paths to consider. Some are more medical, some more holistic. Some involve seeing lots of different providers, while others give you continuity with the same midwife from early pregnancy through birth and into the newborn weeks.