Below are some fantastic services for women during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It’s not the Yellow Pages, or an exhaustive list by any means! What this list does include, however, are services/providers I have personally interacted with, and would reccomend to other women. Drop down for a description and weblink for each.
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Advocacy: The Perth Birth Link
The Perth Birth Link is a not-for-profit Consumer Advocacy Group, working for better maternity care in W.A. They also offer peer-to-peer birth trauma programs, and mum village meet-ups.
The best way to contact them is via Facebook or Instagram @perthbirthlink
Antenatal Education (FREE): Core and Floor Restore
Core and Floor Restore is a wonderful company with so many offerings to support families throughout their whole journey, from an online store, to counselling to exercise classes.
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Birth Debriefing: Ali Heppell Mother Care
Ali is a postpartum doola, mother studies educator and circle facilitator. Her passion is to support and hold space for mothers in all stages of the journey,
Birth Debriefing: Core and Floor Restore
Core and Floor Restore is a wonderful company with so many offerings to support families throughout their whole journey, from an online store, to counselling to exercise classes.
Breastfeeding Support and Education: The Australian Breastfeeding Association
Our mothers had a very different experience of ABA “back in the day”, but now counsellors offer evidence based advice, and now prioritise judgement-free and compassionate care.
Call their helpline, FREE 24 hours/day
1800 686 268
or visit the ABA website for information, classess and community
Bowan Therapy: The Centre of Bright Beginnings
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Chiropractor: Burswood Health
For your alignment and pain management needs during pregnancy and postpartum.
Chiro is also a great therapy for babies. I must say that Dr Paul CURED (yes, I used the word cured!) my baby, who used to scream her little lungs out through every car ride when she was 5 months old.
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Hypnobirthing: Hypnobirthing Australia
Hypnobirthing is a wonderful tool to prepare your mind for the beautiful experience of birth. Like doolas and midwives, you need to find a practicioner that resonates with you. That being said, I used Hypnobirthing Australia’s online course with Melissa Spilsted, and I got so much out of it.
Hypnobirthing: Christian Hypnobirthing
Whilst I have not used the Christian Hypnobirthing App, I am a keen follower of their Instagram page, which is full of stunning birth videos, powerful borth stories and beautiful scriptures to remind us we are not walking this road alone.
I also recently met the creator of the app, Tara Menzies, in person. She has a wonderful passion for bringing joy and positivity, not just into the birthspace, but into every day life.
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Lactation Consultants (IBCLC): Western Obstetrics
The Western Obstetrics lactation team are warm, evidence-based practioners.
Special mention has to go to Sharon Parella, who is a dedicated researcher with amazing bedside manner.
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Midwives- THE List of Privately Practicing Midwives: Back to Basics
Vicki Hobbs has curated the most popular list of Privately Practicing Midwives in WA. This is a great place to start if you are looking for your own PPM to support you.
Midwives- Another Continuity of Care Option: Western Obstetrics
If a privately practicing midwife is not an option for you, Western Obstetrics provides continuity of care with a midwife in a slightly different format, at a lower price point too.
Motherhood Support or Mentoring: Ali Heppell Mother Care
Ali is a postpartum doola, mother studies educator and circle facilitator. Her passion is to support and hold space for mothers in all stages of the journey,
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Physiotherapy for Women & Pelvic Health: Mercy Physio
Mercy physio offers care to a wide range of women throughout all stages of the lifespan. As well as fantastic birth-prep classes, they offer pelvic health appointments, antenatal and postnatal aqua and gym classes, lactation support and pregnancy massage.
Physiotherapy for Women & Pelvic Health: Inlet Physio
Liz White provides mobile Women’s Health across Perth & Regional WA. For help with issues including:
incontinence · prolapse · pelvic pain · pregnancy birth preparation · postnatal recovery
Products available in Perth: Cherished Parenting
Online shopping is amazing, but you may find yourself in need of a flange for your breast pump NOW. Cherished Parenting is in the northern suburbs, carrying stock locally.
If you have any suggestions to add to this maternity service directory, please fee free to drop me a line below!
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