Question 1

When should I do a class?

Accepted Answer

We recommend attending between 26-34 weeks so you have enough time to cover the post-class content, practice and prepare.

Question 2

What is included in the class?

Accepted Answer

Attendance for two people
Digital resource pack as a downloadable PDF with: homework guide to prep you for labour, further learning guide with access to the evidence, partner support guide, coping strategies for labour guide, breast milk storage guide, hospital bag packing list, postpartum resource guide. 
Partner discount codes for pregnancy services and products
Private health fund rebates from selected health funds up to $400

Plus in the Deluxe Class Upgrade for $80, you also receive:
Goodie bag: Designer tote, hard-copy Class Guide Book, birth comb, birth plan template, colostrum collection kit
Access to midwife Allie up to 6 weeks post birth for further questions
Discount codes and freebies from our partners (core offering)
10% off any other service from The Good Birth & Beyond

Question 3

Does the fee cover attendance for both me and my partner?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the fee covers attendance for you and your chosen support person. No hidden costs! We believe in making quality education affordable.

Question 4

What do I learn?

Accepted Answer

Click here to check out the full list of content that we cover in our antenatal classes. Our private one-on-one classes can be tailored to your needs, so you can help design the content based on what is important for you.

Question 5

What makes The Good Birth class different?

Accepted Answer

Your class is designed by a midwife who brings years of experience, heart, & research — not a hospital script​
We follow biology so you learn how your body and baby actually work, to make choices that are right for you
​You’ll get research-backed info — no fluff, no fear, just what actually helps. (They say it takes 17 years for evidence to come into practice - not here!)
Partners get real tools, too. They learn to  feel confident, useful, and included — not just a spare wheel.
Our classes are affordable so more families can access trustworthy, high-quality care without the high price​

Question 6

Can I claim the cost on my private health fund?

Accepted Answer

Classes run my midwife Allie or another Endorsed Midwife in the team are eligible for private health rebates of up to $400, depending on your health fund, level of cover and extras.

Question 7

What qualifications do you have?

Accepted Answer

Midwife Allie is an Endorsed Midwife - this means she has additional postgraduate qualifications to provide independent and private midwifery care outside of the hospital system. She has worked in this space for more than 10 years across a variety of settings in rural and tertiary facilities, across all aspects of maternity care, spending a large portion of her career in Midwifery Group Practice.

She has a Medicare provider number, enabling her appointments to be medicare rebateable. She is able to provide all pathology and ultrasound referral forms, prescriptions relevant to your pregnancy and referrals to specialists when needed.

She is currently working on becoming an NDC accredited practitioner.

Question 8

Do I need a referral to access care?

Accepted Answer

No! As of November 2024, women no longer need a referral to access private midwifery care, removing barriers for women seeking a supportive model.

This is what motivated Allie to open the Bulk Billed Mums & Bubs Clinic!

Question 9

Where do you provide care for appointments?

Accepted Answer

All antenatal and postnatal appointments are provided as home vists unless you request to visit the Ascot clinic instead.

There is no additional travel fee for those who live within 25km of Brisbane CBD.

Question 10

Can my partner and children attend appointments?

Accepted Answer

Yes of course. You can have whoever you wish to be present with you. We respect this life changing event for the whole family and nuture all those involved. Partners are encouraged to attend whenever possible.

Question 11

What happens if I develop additional complications during my pregnancy, can you still be my midwife?

Accepted Answer

Yes! It is always up to you who you have involved in your care. As an Endorsed Midwife I can collaborate and refer to the necessary specialists or birth hospital when needed to provide the necessary additional care. You can still have me as your midwife to walk alongside you. You often still need the foundation of midwifery care on top of the additional services required.

Question 12

Am I eligible?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible you to need to:
Have a medicare card (baby does not need to be registered), or be willing to pay the full-fee out-of-pocket
Be under 7 weeks since birth

Question 13

How does the unlimited phone call access to a midwife work?

Accepted Answer

​After your first face-to-face appointment, you can call Midwife Allie without an appointment, as many times as you need to between your visits. This is all bulk-billed. She accepts calls between 9am - 5pm, everyday of the week, including weekends. This is designed as additional support between your appointments, if there were topics we were unable to cover, or you have questions about your recovery or your newborn. She can provide you with clinic advice over the phone specific to your situation, unlike some other phone care services. These can be video telehealth appointments upon request. ​

Question 14

What is offered in the appointments?

Accepted Answer

Basic maternal or newborn questions, concerns or checks
Newborn weight and measurements
Milestone assessment & advice
Breastfeeding & other feeding support
Bottle-feeding, pace-feeding support
Neonatal screen test (NNST) collection
Basic concerns with your newborn, e.g. skin, umbilical cord, blocked tear ducts
Maternal assessment of perineum, breasts, caesarean wound, blood loss
Caesarean wound dressing removal
Newborn settling techniques
Support with newborn skills such as nappy changing, swaddling, bathing, winding

Question 15

Can my partner and children attend appointments?

Accepted Answer

Yes of course. You can have whoever you wish to be present with you. We respect this life changing event for the whole family and nuture all those involved. Partners are encouraged to attend whenever possible.

Question 16

Do I need a referral to access care?

Accepted Answer

No! As of November 2024, women no longer need a referral to access private midwifery care, removing barriers for women seeking a supportive model.

This is what motivated Allie to open the Bulk Billed Mums & Bubs Clinic!

Question 17

Am I eligible?

Accepted Answer

To be eligible for the Mums & Bubs Clinic you must:
Have a medicare card (baby does not need to be registered)
Be under 7 weeks since birth

Question 18

Is this like a Child Health Clinic?

Accepted Answer

Our Mums & Bubs Clinic provides all the newborn health checks and discussions that are offered at child health clinic.

BUT we are not JUST a child health clinic. We also offer:
Full maternal health assessments and advice
Prescriptions and pathology requests when needed 
Unlimited follow up phone call access with a midwife

Question 19

What is offered in the appointments?

Accepted Answer

Basic maternal or newborn questions, concerns or checks
Newborn weight and measurements
Milestone assessment & advice
Breastfeeding & other feeding support
Bottle-feeding, pace-feeding support
Neonatal screen test (NNST) collection
Basic concerns with your newborn, e.g. skin, umbilical cord, blocked tear ducts
Maternal assessment of perineum, breasts, caesarean wound, blood loss
Caesarean wound dressing removal
Newborn settling techniques
Support with newborn skills such as nappy changing, swaddling, bathing, winding

Question 20

How does the unlimited phone call access to a midwife work?

Accepted Answer

​After your first face-to-face appointment, you can call Midwife Allie without an appointment, as many times as you need to between your visits. This is all bulk-billed. She accepts calls between 9am - 5pm, everyday of the week, including weekends. This is designed as additional support between your appointments, if there were topics we were unable to cover, or you have questions about your recovery or your newborn. She can provide you with clinic advice over the phone specific to your situation, unlike some other phone care services. These can be video telehealth appointments upon request. ​

Question 21

Do you have a catchment area for the clinic?

Accepted Answer

There is NO catchement area. If you can get to the clinic, we will see you! If getting to the clinic is not convenient, we can follow up with phone and video appointments to offer ongoing support, as much as you need.

Question 22

What is not provided in these appointments?

Accepted Answer

Emergency care for mother or newborn
Immunisations

Question 23

Do you have a catchment area of the Mums & Bubs Clinic?

Accepted Answer

No! Anyone from anywhere can attend our Mums & Bubs Drop In Clinic from birth to 7 weeks postpartum, at no cost to you (it's all bulk-billed!). And also receive ongoing free phone or telehealth access with your own midwife to keep getting support after your visit. You can call anytime! This makes new mum life easier to get ongoing support.

We look after both MUMS & BABIES, unlike regular child health clinics and work out of a beautifully renovated allied health space, so we are around no sick people.

Question 24

What do people like about doing this class?

Accepted Answer

It is full of practical demonstrations so you can practice exactly as you would be doing this in labour and birth. There is loads relevant information delivered in an eternatining way with discussion, interactions, games, physical demonstrations and group activities. The class content is adjusted specifically for your needs to each class is slightly different. You also get a detailed take home resource that keeps you going after the class.

Question 25

Can I be added to the waitlist for classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if there is a date you're interested in and there are no spaces available please use the contact me section to let me know and you can be added to the waitlist. Please note that sometimes the waitlist can get long so we can't always guarantee you will get a space in the class. Check out our other class options, or set up a private class with me at home or online.

Question 26

Where is the postnatal clinic or antenatal class?

Accepted Answer

The Bulk-Billed Mums & Bubs Drop In Clinic is at Maia Mothers, Ascot. Open Every Thursday 9am-12pm, no appointment needed but registering is welcome to guarantee a place.

The antenatal classes are nearby our clinic at Day1 Fitness in Hendra. A great open space with air-con and local coffee shops.

Question 27

What do I learn in the class?

Accepted Answer

So so much! It's such an in-depth class that covers all the important topics.

It has information on BOTH birthing and the postpartum period, including breastfeeding. Plus loads of info on how to be a great support person and evidence-based information to help you make decisions.

So many couples who have attended have commented on how much content we cover.

Check out the "What You Learn" section on the home page for more details. If you have something specific that you want covered, we tailor every class to our clients needs to simply let me know and we can accomodate. I want to teach you what you need to know!

Question 28

I am not sure which class I need, what I should do now that I am pregnant or where to even go from here? Help!

Accepted Answer

You are not alone. We know this feeling all too well and are here to support you at this exciting time in your life. But diving into pregnancy and birth can seem daunting. Set up a free 15 minute consult with Midwife Allie to help guide you in the next steps of what you need to do. She can help you set up a supported and well-informed pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey so you can release your anxiety and nervous energy to make room for feeling capable and confident. Even with your first baby. We are here for you.

Question 29

Should I attend a class even if it is not my first baby?

Accepted Answer

For sure! Every birth and baby can be so different. The more informed you go into birth, the better outcomes you can expect. Doing a class can help if you had a difficult previous birth and wish for a better experience this time around. It's also super relevant if it is your partner's first baby - they are your biggest supports and secret to success so they need to learn the confidence to be capable support people.

Question 30

Should I attend the class if I have a planned induction?

Accepted Answer

Most definitely! This might be even more relevant for you and your partner to make sure you can get the most out of your birth experience with a planned induction. Induction does not mean you have to throw all of your birth plans out the window. You can still have an empowering and epic birth experience that you look back on with joy.

Question 31

Are these classes relevant if I want a VBAC?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! An evidence-based education class is one of the best ways to get informed for a successful VBAC. We tailor each class, private or group, for each of our clients. So make a note when you book about what you need to learn to make sure we give you all the info you need to know.

Question 32

What if I birth before I have been able to attend a class?

Accepted Answer

If you book a class before 37 weeks and have a preterm birth before this, then you can receive a full refund. Please reach out to me and provide evidence of the birth. You don't need any added stress to a difficult situation and deserve kindness and support.

Question 33

What if I can no longer attend the scheduled date for the class I booked?

Accepted Answer

If you provide at least 28 days notice then you can reschedule to a different class free of charge. If you need to reschedule after this time there is a fee involved. This is due to agreements with our vendors requiring confirmation and attendance information, which leaves us out of pocket if you're then unable to attend. As we are a small business we can't afford to be out of pocket for an entire attendance. I appreciate your understanding. Please reach out if extenuating circumstances apply to you.

Question 34

Is the price of the class per person or per couple?

Accepted Answer

The price of the class is per couple. Yep, just one fee for you both to attend! I aim to be as transparent as possible, so there are no hidden costs when accessing my care.

That is the lowest private antenatal class in Brisbane, and I don't compromise on the content or ongoing support. It is slightly longer than a lot of other classes to pack in all the important info you need.

If you have an additional support person or student midwife supporting your journey, reach out, and we can see if we have enough room to fit them in too! I am about empowering people to be the best birth supports and don't gatekeep knowledge that can help you have a positive birth experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I do a class?

What is included in the class?

Does the fee cover attendance for both me and my partner?

What do I learn?

What makes The Good Birth class different?

Can I claim the cost on my private health fund?

What qualifications do you have?

Do I need a referral to access care?

Where do you provide care for appointments?

Can my partner and children attend appointments?

What happens if I develop additional complications during my pregnancy, can you still be my midwife?

Am I eligible?

How does the unlimited phone call access to a midwife work?

What is offered in the appointments?

Can my partner and children attend appointments?

Do I need a referral to access care?

Am I eligible?

Is this like a Child Health Clinic?

What is offered in the appointments?

How does the unlimited phone call access to a midwife work?

Do you have a catchment area for the clinic?

What is not provided in these appointments?

Do you have a catchment area of the Mums & Bubs Clinic?

What do people like about doing this class?

Can I be added to the waitlist for classes?

Where is the postnatal clinic or antenatal class?

What do I learn in the class?

I am not sure which class I need, what I should do now that I am pregnant or where to even go from here? Help!

Should I attend a class even if it is not my first baby?

Should I attend the class if I have a planned induction?

Are these classes relevant if I want a VBAC?

What if I birth before I have been able to attend a class?

What if I can no longer attend the scheduled date for the class I booked?

Is the price of the class per person or per couple?

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