birth

At EMBRACE, I help mothers experience the joy of childbirth in a safe and positive manner.

I understand that there is no such thing as a “normal” birth – every woman is unique and experiences it differently.

That is why forming a positive relationship with you during your antenatal care is such an important part of the process. Over the months of getting to know each other, we will have plenty of time to prepare together for the delivery of your baby.

With me by your side, you know that you will have a trusted advocate working at every stage to meet your preferences and expectations.

what to do when labour starts

If you think that you have gone into labour, you will need to contact the birth suite at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco.

Once you arrive at the hospital, you will initially be assessed by the Labour Ward midwife, and they’ll contact me, your obstetrician. You will also have a midwife assigned to you at this stage, and they will care for you and liaise with me throughout your labour and delivery.

PAIN RELIEF OPTIONS

Many women opt for pain relief during labour and delivery.

There are many different options available to you, and plenty of time for us to discuss your preferences. Or you can “go with the flow” and see what you may need on the day and make your choices then. Support for low intervention, natural labour, non-medicated comforts, or prescribed pain relief is readily available. The choice is yours.

Pain relief options include:

Massage, mobility, warm water
Hypnobirthing
Nitrous Oxide Gas
TENS machine
Pethidine
Epidural

We strive to create an understanding space that allows you to experience birth in a manner with which you are truly comfortable. This includes such options as hypnobirthing, planned caesarean section and vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC).