Melbourne Homebirth Providers
I feel like Homebirth is having a resurgence at the moment. It’s exciting! I think in part because of the restrictions placed on birthing women through Covid, but I also just think it’s a consequence of the ability to find and freely share research. In the last few decades homebirth faced some fairly nasty societal beliefs, and as a result it’s become an extremely taboo and contentious topic.
But in the last decade I have noticed more openness, more options and more women armed with research willing to fight the good fight to bring truth into this arena. There’s still a long LONG way to go, but it’s encouraging to see some movement in the right direction, and more and more brave birthers choosing to explore options that go against the status quo.
And just because I know how the internet can be, I just need to say I don’t think every woman needs to birth at home, or that those who choose hospitals are somehow less than. I’m just saying that for most women, choosing to birth at home isn’t easy. The misinformation, the misplaced fear from family and friends, the wider societal pressure and of course the financial commitment.
So, if you’re one of those women who are thinking about or have chosen a homebirth, but you’re wondering what’s next, I hope I can send you in the right direction.
Not all women who choose a homebirth choose to have a midwife or a doula attend the birth. But if you’re looking for one or both of these I hope this list is helpful!
Midwives
Mamatoto Midwifery *
Servicing Melbourne, Yarra Valley and beyond. Clinic rooms in Selby and Kew
Essence Midwifery *
Servicing Melbourne, Yarra Valley and beyond.
Melbourne Midwifery Collective *
Servicing Melbourne, Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula and beyond
Mimosa Midwifery *
Servicing Melbourne and Yarra Valley
Mama Services
Servicing Melbourne and surrounds
Organic Midwifery
Servicing Melbourne and surrounds
Sage Midwifery
Servicing south east Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and beyond
Virago Midwifery
Servicing Mornington Peninsula and surrounds
Doulas
Steffi of Sacred Birth *
Based in the Yarra Valley
Jaclyn of Secret Place Doula *
Based in Mount Evelyn
Beth of Beth Bourke Doula
Based in Melbourne’s Outer East
Karlie from Birthing Mumma
Based in Chirnside Park
Stephanie of Stephanie Norquay Doula
Based in Melbourne
Cindy of Cindy Fenn Doula
Based in Melbourne
Claire of Claire Eden Doula
Based in Melbourne
Bree of Bree Downes Doula
Based in the Yarra Ranges
Jenine of Grave & Ivy Doula
Based in Melbourne
Felicity of Birth Rite Doula
Based in Melbourne’s North
* Those marked are midwives or doulas I have personally had the pleasure of meeting and would recommend. The rest are ones I have seen recommended by others but have no personal experience with.
Have I missed anyone? Let me know and I’ll add them to the list!
Are you interested in having your birth professionally documented?
Oh gosh, those first moments. To have them over. The intensity and rawness as you work to bring forth your little one. The love in your eyes as you meet your baby for the first time. Those moments are just so powerful, and over so quickly. And unfortunately all those amazing birth hormones and emotions work to dull the memories. Leaving us mummas with memories that are vague and blurred at the edges.
Birth photography takes these moments and freezes them, so that you and your family can treasure them for years to come.
If you’d like to chat about capturing these sacred moments for your birth, I’d love to hear from you.
