Bulk-Billed Mums & Bubs Drop-in Clinic
Bulk-Billed appointment with Endorsed Midwife Allie for postpartum mother and newborn under 7 weeks
Thursday's 9am to 12pm at Maia Mothers Collective. 89 Beatrice Terrace, Ascot. Drop in for a bulk-billed appointment with Endorsed Midwife Allie for any of the below needs. Registering your intention to come is appreciated but not essential. 〰️〰️〰️ WHAT TO EXPECT: ▫️Minimum 20-minute appointment for a postpartum mother and newborn ▫️Bulk-billed telehealth or phone call access to Midwife Allie after your 1st appointment, just call, no scheduling required ▫️If you have complex needs or lots of topics to discuss, please book a long appointment ▫️Home visits are available for long appointments upon request 〰️〰️〰️ CRITERIA: ▫️Medicare eligible ▫️Under 7 weeks post-birth ▫️Complete the Intake Form/Midwife Care Plan before attending (received after registering) ▫️Bring the Personal Health Record (red book) 〰️〰️〰️ WHAT CAN BE PROVIDED IN BULK-BILLED APPOINTMENTS: ▫️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 〰️〰️〰️ WHEN TO BOOK LONGER APPOINTMENTS (45 minutes): ▫️Multiple concerns ▫️Concerns with infection (mum or bub) ▫️Worsening jaundice of the newborn (if signs of dehydration, attend hospital) Fee for longer appointments: Out of pocket: $30 ($3.50 if safety net reached) Payable at appointment before Medicare rebate: $135.85 〰️〰️〰️ WHAT IS NOT PROVIDED IN ANY MIDWIFE APPOINTMENTS: ▫️Emergency care for mother or newborn ▫️Immunisations ▫️Routine 1-week and 6-week mother and newborn assessments (typically completed by the regular GP) 〰️〰️〰️ You do not have to register your intention to come, however, registering guarantees you an opportunity to be seen. As Midwife Allie runs this clinic independently, if it is a particularly popular day and you have not registered your intention, drop-ins may be turned away due to capacity. Allie will post a notice on Instagram (@thegoodbirthau) if she is at capacity for the day.
Further Details
You are welcome to attend as many weekly Drop-In Clinics as you wish. Telehealth or phone call follow-up is included at a bulk-billed fee after your 1st appointment. You are welcome to just call or video-chat between 9:00am - 5:00pm any day of the week (weekends included) to ask any follow-up questions without an appointment! You can message to schedule this call if preferred. Due to the nature of Midwife Allie's work, she may be in an appointment or busy when you call. She will call you back asap! You are welcome to leave a voice/text message. You are still advised to have a routine appointment with your GP for you and your newborn between 5-10 days and 6 weeks postpartum. A midwife appointment does not replace this. This service does not replace your routine healthcare provider. 〰️Home Visit Postnatal Care Packages are available.
Contact Details
Maia Mothers Collective
89 Beatrice Terrace, Ascot QLD, Australia
0400600236
hello@thegoodbirth.com.au
