Postnatal Long Visit
45-minute visit for Postnatal Mother & Baby with Endorsed Midwife Allie at Maia Mothers, Ascot
Thursday's from 12pm at Maia Mothers Collective. 89 Beatrice Terrace, Ascot. If you don't feel like the Drop-In Clinic is enough time for me to meet your needs, make a longer 45-minute appointment. WHEN TO BOOK A LONG VISIT INSTEAD OF ATTENDING THE DROP-IN CLINIC: ▫️Multiple babies ▫️Multiple concerns ▫️Concerns with infection (mum or baby) ▫️Worsening jaundice of the newborn (if signs of dehydration, attend hospital) ▫️You just want more time 〰️〰️〰️ WHAT TO EXPECT: ▫️Assessment of postpartum mother and newborn ▫️Bulk-billed telehealth access to Midwife Allie after your 1st appointment - just call, no scheduling required ▫️Home visits are available for long appointments upon request for a fee 〰️〰️〰️ 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 LONG APPOINTMENTS: ▫️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 ▫️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 ▫️Concerns with infection (mum and/or baby) ▫️Worsening jaundice of the newborn (if signs of dehydration, attend hospital) 〰️〰️〰️ FEE: Out of pocket: $30 (only $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)
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
