Midwifery Care

Midwifery is one of the oldest professions, grounded in a holistic philosophy that has long recognised care as inherently woman-centred. Maternity care holds the wellbeing of both mother and baby in balance; bringing new life into the world is not only a physical process, but also a deeply social and spiritual experience. Every family arrives with its own needs, values, understanding, and preferences.

The word midwife—“being with woman”—beautifully reflects this role: a skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate presence who walks alongside women, supporting their physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. Pregnancy is understood not as an illness, but as a healthy life stage, and birth as a powerful moment of transformation. This model of care, built on relationship is what makes midwives unique practitioners within the health system.

The connection a woman has with her care provider can profoundly shape her health outcomes, birth experience, and transition into early parenthood. Many women aren’t aware that a private midwife can be part of their care team. Midwives play a vital role in delivering high-quality care across all settings worldwide. Evidence shows that when women receive care from educated, regulated, and licensed midwives, outcomes improve—leading to safer births and meaningful reductions in maternal and newborn mortality.

Tapestry of Life Midwifery Offerings

Antenatal Care

Birth Mapping

Birth Debriefing

Postnatal Care

Parenting Support

Providing personalised pregnancy and postnatal care in partnership with your GP, local public hospital, or chosen obstetrician. As an Endorsed Private Practice Midwife (EPPM), I can help you understand your maternity care options early in pregnancy (no referral needed), arrange all recommended blood tests and scans, and follow up your results. With strong connections across Brisbane’s maternity community, I offer informed recommendations and warm referrals to trusted health practitioners, recognising the best outcomes are achieved through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.

All appointments attract Medicare rebates when you hold a current Medicare card.

Your labour, birth and immediate postpartum care is managed by the staff at your booking hospital and/or obstetrician if choosing private.

Once home, I am available to you and your baby for regular in-home or clinic check-ups for up to six weeks.

Pregnancy Care

Receive high quality private midwifery care, personalised to your needs and preferences as you make the journey through pregnancy, birth and into motherhood.

All scheduled visits are attended with Lauren in clinic - either Eve Health in Springhill or Vera Wellness in Mount Samson.

  • Initial Midwifery Consultation

    (Recommended between 8-12wks) - No referral required.

    Assists you to navigate and understand your maternity care options. Provides early pregnancy education and overview of the pregnancy management for your chosen model of care. Order your first antenatal screening tests as required.  

    Visit includes a bedside transabdominal ultrasound.

    Scheduled Visits

    (Individualised schedule of visits will be planned and provided as a print out depending on your chosen model of care and primary birth provider)

    Midwifery care appointments are provided in clinic throughout your antenatal journey. All of your scheduled visits with Lauren from early to late pregnancy, (with extras as required) attract Medicare rebates.

    No GP referral required to access midwifery consultations.

    What you can expect —

    • Long appointments to ensure you feel supported and empowered  

    • Full history - including medical, surgical, family and previous births 

    • Routine assessment of mother & baby (BP, abdominal palpation, fetal heart rate)

    • Education of pregnancy, and common symptoms, screening & diagnostic tests and results, vaccinations, weight gain, diet & exercise 

    • Emotional health & wellbeing checks and referrals as required

    • Labour & birth preparation  

    • Breastfeeding preparation 

    • Planning for motherhood & early parenting

    Please note: your birth will be with the midwives at your chosen hospital and obstetrician (if choosing private)

  • The amount of rebate will depend on your personal/family Safety Net

    • Initial Consultation $195

      (Rebate $73-$100)

    • Routine - Short 30-40mins -$130

      (Rebate $32-$51)

    • Routine - Long 45-60mins - $170-195

      (Rebate $73-$100)

    • Birth Mapping - 90mins - $295

      (Rebate $110 - $158)

      prices are as of 1st June 2026

  • Lauren offers her midwifery services at two Brisbane clinics:

    • Eve Health - a complete women’s health clinic in Brisbane, proudly providing excellence in women’s healthcare since 2007.

      Lauren has worked with the team since 2014, in both clinical and leadership positions and now offers private midwifery and share care options with a number of the Obstetricians.

    • Vera Wellness - is therapeutic community of women’s health practitioners focused on integrated, holistic wellness and multiple treatment modalities. Located in the lush Samford Valley on Brisbane’s north-west fringe, Vera is designed to soothe your nervous system the moment you arrive.

      Surrounded by nature, with thoughtful design and calming spaces.

      You do not need to have private health cover to access midwifery care with Lauren at these clinics if you are booked into a public hospital.

Postnatal Care

Once home, Lauren is available for regular postnatal check-ups up until 6 weeks either in clinic or within your home (catchment area). Lauren offers packages to suit your needs if choosing in-home to maximise your Medicare rebate.

  • Clinic Visit

    Lauren is available for regular postnatal check-ups in clinic. Women are recommended to attend at 2 & 4 weeks.

    The length of appointment is 45 - 60 minutes - allows for mother and baby checks, emotional support as well as advice and troubleshooting.  

    What you can expect —

    • Birth debrief 

    • Assessment of Mother – physical, and emotional well-being checks. Referrals as required 

    • Assessment of Baby – weight, length, reflexes, tone, feeding, sleeping. Referrals as required

    • Education on normal newborn expectations, development milestones, SIDS, Child & Family Support Services 

    • Parenting & self-care advice 

    • Local community support groups

  • Home Visits

    (within a catchment)

    Once home, Lauren is available for regular postnatal check-ups up until 6 weeks and offers packages to suit your needs.

    The initial visit is 90mins long to offer the time to debrief the birth experience, assessed both mother and baby wellbeing, and offer advice and support for common adjustment questions on feeding, sleeping, settling and parenting.  

    Postnatal Packages

    • Full 6wk package - includes 4-5x home visits and unlimited phone support

    • Partial package includes 2-3x home visits and unlimited phone support

    • One-off Home visit

  • The amount of rebate will depend on your personal/family Safety Net.

    Clinic Visits range from $160-$230 (based on time) — Medicare Rebate: $108-135

    Home Visiting Packages:

    • Full Package - 4-5x Visits $650

      (Rebate $162-552)

    • Partial Package 1 - 2x Visits - $500

      (Rebate $162 - $432)

    • Partial Package 2 - 3x Visits - $550

      (Rebate $162 - $472)

    • One-off Home Visit - $270

      (Rebate $162)

      prices are as of 1st June 2026

I’m here to support your
matrescence journey

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