Episode 14-Let’s have a chat about what your birthing options are with Midwife Nicole Garratt

When we first become pregnant it can be confusing knowing where to start and what birthing options are even available to you. Many people aren’t aware that there are actually many different models when it comes to antenatal, birth and postpartum care.

So for this podcast I’m joined with a Midwife that’s done it all- she has worked in both the private and public sector and recently made the shift to becoming a private practicing Midwife. This episode is all about explaining the different birth models available, so that you can make the right informed choice for you. 

Nicole Garratt 

Nicole is a mama and a Midwife who now works in a continuity model of care, across all aspects of pregnancy and postpartum care, including home birth and supporting women who choose to birth in hospital. Nicole believes in family centred holistic midwifery which places women as the leaders in their care and supports them to connect with their baby, their body and awaken their intuition.  She supports women to blossom into mothers and it’s blooming wonderful. 

In this episode we discuss;

• The Public health model- high risk and low risk
• Shared care
• What postpartum care looks like in the public sector
• Midwifery group practice /case load and what this involves for the antenatal, birth and postpartum
• Private obstetric care for antenatal, birth and postpartum
• Private Continuity of care with a Midwife- its individualised approach to antenatal, birth and postpartum care
•  The role of the private Midwife in home birth and when/if transferred to hospital
• Why it’s so important we consider what our birth goals and postpartum goals are
• How having a support person such as a midwife in the hospital can be so beneficial

And so much more..

Books and Resources Mentioned

Dr Oscar Serrallach- The Postnatal Depletion Cure

January Harche- Birth Without Fear: The Judgement- Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum

Dr Sarah Buckley- Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering

Let’s Chat About The Hormonal Physiology of Pregnancy, Labour and Birth with Dr Sarah Buckley 

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 Please note; all information shared on this Podcast by myself or guests is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.