M.I.L.A. Midwifery Services
MILA Midwifery’s aim is to create confident and happy families by connecting with the same midwife throughout pregnancy and throughout the postnatal period, all in the comfort of your own home. Positive parenting goals are discussed and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual family.
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M.I.L.A. Midwifery Offers
M: Mobile Midwife
I: in your own home to support
L: laction and feeding guidance
A: antenatal, postnatal and newborn care
Additional advantages:
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Visits can be at a time that suits you, whether this is during the day, evenings, hours overnight and weekend visits.
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All care is provided by an experienced, eligible midwife in the comfort of your own home.
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Medicare rebates available (with only a small payable gap fee) PBS medication prescribing, diagnostics and screening tests including pathology and radiology referrals as required
Examples of antenatal and postnatal services offered include (but not limited to) some of the following:
Antenatal
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Connecting & developing a therapeutic relationship with the same midwife
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Antenatal shared care and education
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Preparedness for birth and birthing care plan
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Face to face antenatal classes
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Debriefing after a previous difficult or traumatic birth
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Addressing fears & concerns about birth
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Clinical antenatal assessment including monitoring both maternal and baby well-being
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Recognition & referrals to other relevant care providers as required
Postnatal
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Practical and tailored advice to meet the unique needs of each family
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Techniques on settling baby (particularly in the evening)
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Lactation and feeding advice
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Advice on sore nipples, correct attachment, alternate feeding positions,
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management of engorgement, concerns about milk supply and management of
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Access to PBS medication and referral to diagnostics and screening, including
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pathology and radiology services as required
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Mother and baby wellness examinations
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Birth debriefing