Midwife

What is a midwife?

A midwife is a specialised healthcare professional providing comprehensive care to pregnant individuals and new mothers.

Trained in both antenatal and postnatal care, they offer guidance, support and medical expertise throughout the childbirth journey.

Antenatally, they focus on prenatal education, health monitoring, and emotional support.

Postnatally, they assist with postpartum recovery, newborn care and breastfeeding support, ensuring a seamless transition into parenthood with personalised care and attention.

How can they help?

Classes and resources on pregnancy health, childbirth preparation and newborn care.

Assistance in developing a birth plan, discussing options for labour and delivery preferences.

Addressing concerns or anxieties during pregnancy.

Monitoring the mother’s health and wellbeing and providing referrals to healthcare professionals as needed for ongoing care.

Meet our midwives

Marisa Alvarez
Marisa Alvarez

Registered Midwife