Antenatal Care Perth | Midwife Home Visits & Colostrum Help

Antenatal Care in Perth

I offer midwifery support before your baby arrives. The weeks before birth are the best time to prepare for breastfeeding. Most women don’t get any hands-on guidance until they’re exhausted and in hospital, and by then, the window to establish feeding well has already narrowed. Antenatal care with me gives you the knowledge, the skills, and the confidence to start strong.

What Does Antenatal Midwifery Care Include?

As an endorsed midwife, I provide private antenatal care in your home, tailored to where you are in your pregnancy and what you want to feel prepared for. Appointments are unhurried, one-on-one, and focused on you.

Antenatal care with me can include:

Midwifery checks

Routine observations and assessments to check on you and your baby. Blood pressure, fundal height, foetal position, and general wellbeing. This is particularly valuable if you want more continuity and one-on-one time than you’re getting through the hospital system.

Colostrum harvesting

From around 36 weeks, I can guide you through hand expressing and collecting colostrum, your baby’s first food, before birth. Having a store of colostrum ready can be invaluable, particularly if your baby needs extra support in the early hours, if you have a planned caesarean, or if you have a condition such as gestational diabetes that may affect your milk coming in. I’ll show you how to do it correctly and safely.

Breastfeeding education

I’ll walk you through what to expect in the first 24–72 hours, how to recognise a good latch, what normal feeding frequency looks like for a newborn, and how to spot early warning signs that something needs attention.

Birth planning

We can talk through your birth preferences, what to expect at your chosen hospital, and how to communicate your wishes clearly with your care team.

Midwifery checks

Colostrum harvesting

Breastfeeding education

Birth planning

We can talk through your birth preferences, what to expect at your chosen hospital, and how to communicate your wishes clearly with your care team.

Antenatal care is covered under Medicare for eligible clients, meaning you can access professional midwifery care without paying full private fees. Contact me to find out if you’re eligible.

Is Antenatal Care Right for You?

Antenatal care with me is particularly well-suited to women who:

Want more time and continuity than hospital antenatal appointments allow
Are planning to breastfeed and want to prepare properly before birth
Have had a previous difficult breastfeeding experience and want to approach it differently this time
Have a planned caesarean and want to prepare for early breastfeeding or colostrum harvesting
Have been told they may have challenges with supply (e.g. previous breast surgery, PCOS, diabetes)
Simply want to feel informed and confident before their baby arrives

You don’t need a specific reason or a known risk factor. Wanting to be well-prepared is reason enough.

Book Your Antenatal Appointment

I see clients across North Perth and surrounding suburbs within a 30km radius of the CBD. Telehealth appointments are also available if you prefer to start with a phone or video consultation.

A Note on Colostrum Harvesting

Colostrum harvesting is one of the most valuable things a pregnant woman can do to prepare for breastfeeding, and it’s still underused because many women don’t know how to do it, or don’t know they can start before birth.

I’ll guide you through the process in person, show you the correct technique, and help you build up a small supply that’s ready if you need it. Having that colostrum on hand can make a significant difference in those first hours, especially if your baby has a slow start or needs supplementation.

Medicare Rebates for Antenatal Care

As an endorsed midwife, I am eligible to provide Medicare-rebated care to women up to 6 weeks and 6 days postpartum, and antenatal care may also be covered depending on your circumstances. This means the cost to you may be significantly reduced. Call me to find out whether your antenatal appointments are eligible for a rebate.