Midwifery Care

At Albert Road General Practice, our midwives are here to support you through pregnancy, birth preparation, and the early postpartum period, in a way that feels personal, flexible, and grounded.

Whether you’re navigating pregnancy for the first time or growing your family again, our goal is simple:
to provide care that feels steady, informed, and genuinely supportive.

Why Choose Private Midwifery Care?

Our experienced midwives work collaboratively with our GPs and allied health team to ensure you receive well-rounded, holistic care. Unlike high-volume clinical settings, our appointments are never rushed. We provide the space you need to discuss your physical wellbeing and emotional health.

Our Midwives are here to:

  • Provide Reassurance: Expert check-ins between major hospital milestones.

  • Answer Your Questions: No concern is too big or too small.

  • Build Confidence: Practical tools to help you feel prepared for labor and beyond.

  • Offer Continuity: See the same friendly face throughout your pregnancy.

Comprehensive Pregnancy & Postpartum Services

Our midwifery appointments complement your existing care, whether you are booked into a public hospital or seeing a private obstetrician.

1. Early Pregnancy & Reassurance Care

Starting your journey? We offer early pregnancy check-ins and reassurance scans to provide clarity and peace of mind during those first few weeks. We also provide Bulk Billed Pregnancy Confirmation.

2. Birth Preparation & Education

Go beyond the standard hospital classes with 1:1 birth education. We help you with:

  • Developing personalised birth preferences.

  • Navigating the Australian hospital system.

  • Practical labor techniques and pain management options.

3. Postpartum Support & Lactation Consulting

Care doesn’t end at delivery. We provide postpartum check-ups to support your physical recovery and emotional adjustment. Our Lactation Consultants are also available to assist with feeding plans and breastfeeding support.

4. Specialised Clinical Support

  • Iron Infusions for Pregnancy: Managing anemia safely on-site.

  • IV Fluids for Hyperemesis: Support for severe pregnancy nausea.

  • Birth Debriefing: A safe space to process your previous birth experiences.

Flexible Care, Your Way

There’s no set way to access midwifery care here.

You might:

  • Book a single appointment for reassurance
  • See a midwife occasionally alongside your GP or obstetrician
  • Or choose regular appointments throughout your pregnancy

Whether it’s one visit or ongoing support, you’re always welcome.

You do not need to be “booked in” to a specific program to access care.

Working Alongside Your Existing Care

Our midwives work collaboratively with:

  • Public hospital teams
  • Private obstetricians
  • Our in-house GPs and allied health practitioners

This means your care can feel more connected, without replacing the system you’re already in.

When to Book

You can book a midwife appointment at any stage:

  • Early pregnancy
  • Between scheduled hospital or GP visits
  • When something doesn’t feel quite right
  • Or simply when you’d like more time, support, or reassurance

Book an Appointment

Appointments with our midwives are available both in-person and via telehealth.

Whether you’re looking for reassurance, guidance, or ongoing support, we’re here when you need us.

Midwife Appointments

Available for single appointments or continuity of care. Book anytime for 1 appointment or 100.

Not sure if you’re pregnant yet, or not quite ready to commit to a full GP pregnancy consult? This appointment with a midwife offers a simple, supportive way to confirm your pregnancy and talk through your next steps.

Length: 15 minutes
Fee: Bulk billed

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A comprehensive first appointment to understand your health, pregnancy, and preferences. This includes a full medical and obstetric history, arranging any initial blood tests, and starting to map out your care plan for the months ahead.

Length: 45 minutes 
Fee: Bulk Billed

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A short appointment (in person or via telehealth) to go over your blood test and ultrasound (if applicable) results. We’ll also finalise your referral into the public or private system and guide you through the next steps in your care.

Length: 15 minutes
Fee: Bulk Billed

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A supportive midwife appointment that includes an early pregnancy scan and time to check in on how you’re feeling. While often done around 8 weeks, this timing is a guide only, this appointment can be booked anytime for reassurance, support, or if you have any concerns.

Length: 45 minutes
Fee: Bulk Billed

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An ongoing support appointment to check in on your pregnancy, provide education, and continue planning for the months ahead. This is a space to ask questions, talk through any concerns, and feel supported as things progress.

Length: 45 minutes
Fee: Bulk Billed

A personalised two-part session with a midwife to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared for your birth. We’ll work through your preferences, options, and what to expect, so you can approach labour with clarity and support.

Length:
• First appointment: 45 minutes
• Second appointment: 90 minutes

Fee:
• First appointment: Bulk Billed
• Second appointment: Bulk billed

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A dedicated, supportive session to talk through your birth experience with a qualified midwife. This appointment gives you the space to process what happened, ask questions, and better understand your labour and delivery in a calm, informed way. It can be especially helpful if your birth didn’t go as expected or if you’re preparing for a future pregnancy.

Fee: $300
Medicare rebate: $162.60 (if attended within 6 weeks of birth)

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A supportive session with an IBCLC-qualified midwife to help you with feeding your baby—whether you’re preparing before birth or navigating challenges postpartum. This can include support with latch, positioning, milk supply, combination feeding, or any questions you may have.

Length: 45 minutes
Fee: Bulk Billed (if attended within 6 weeks of birth; $73.75 after this time)**

Anywhere, Anytime

No matter where you are in Australia, no matter your stage of pregnancy (Medicare rebatable even if you haven’t been to the clinic before).

Need to speak with a professional? Not sure if something is normal? Need a referral or a script? This short appointment gives you quick access to support, advice, and next steps when you need it.

Length: 15 minutes
Fee: Bulk Billed

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These appointments include a check-in with a midwife alongside a reassurance scan, offering you the opportunity to check in on your baby and ask any questions in a supportive, unhurried setting.

Length: 45 minutes
Fee: Bulk Billed

Please note: These scans are not a replacement for morphology scans or other formal ultrasounds performed by a sonographer, and they do not replace CTG monitoring.

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C-section or VBAC? Induce or wait?

Not sure what to do and looking for a second opinion, or simply more time to talk things through? This appointment gives you space to explore your options, ask questions, and feel confident in your decisions—without feeling rushed. It’s also ideal if new questions have come up and you don’t want to wait until your next scheduled appointment.

Length: 15 minutes
Fee: Bulk Billed

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If you feel you need more time, please call the clinic and we can extend this to a 45-minute appointment.

Additional Services

A one hour appointment to treat low iron levels during pregnancy, led by a GP and supported by a midwife. Throughout the infusion, both you and your baby are carefully monitored, including reassurance checks with ultrasound and Doppler. This allows us to safely restore your iron levels while keeping a close eye on your baby’s wellbeing.

Length: 60 minutes
Fee: $360
Medicare rebate: $43.90

A supportive appointment to help manage dehydration, nausea, or general fatigue during pregnancy. This session is led by a midwife, allowing you to rest while receiving IV fluids, with both you and your baby monitored throughout.

Length: 45 minutes
Fee: $150
Medicare rebate: $73.75

If you reach the Medicare Safety Net threshold, you may be eligible to receive up to 80% of your out-of-pocket costs back for eligible services.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you can book directly with our midwives at any stage of your pregnancy without a referral.

Absolutely. Our care is designed to bridge the gaps in the public and private systems, providing extra time and emotional support that hospitals often cannot offer.

Yes. We offer telehealth midwifery consults across Australia, which are Medicare rebatable even if you haven’t visited our Melbourne clinic in person before.

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