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We want you to have the benefit of unwavering support, encouragement, and a wealth of tailored resources, as you traverse the period from conception through to postpartum. Through our birthchoices consults we offer:

    • sit with you in those early weeks when it can feel like you’re doing it all alone

    • support you emotionally through the ups and downs of whatever this pregnancy throws up for you, whether it be your first or a subsequent pregnancy

    • unpack the cultural, social and familial influences on your pregnancy, birthing and postpartum headspace

    • debrief on and prepare for discussions with your care and support team

    • remind you of your innate ability to birth your baby, and help you to work through any doubts or worries as they creep in

    • what’s happening for you and your baby and what support you can bring in in response to the physical and emotional adaptations in pregnancy and postpartum

    • what birth can look and feel like, understanding physiology and how to promote it, and the role of interventions in the case of pathology

    • dreaming up your dream birth while being prepared for all possibilities

    • support you accessing high-quality evidence, enabling you to make autonomous decisions and advocate for yourself and your baby

    • help you decide on your care provider — a choice which can set the tone for your pregnancy care and birth

    • work through the choices available to you at each stage

    • individualised referrals and access to a web of incredible humans that provide holistic and varied physical and emotional support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum — ensuring you have the A-team you deserve

Choose from the offerings below and explore your pregnancy, birth and postpartum choices through a dedicated consult.

  • This is a great option for exploring specific topics, like questions over a particular care provider choice, a choice during pregnancy or birth, or if you feel like your needs aren’t quite being met by your antenatal appointments and you want to devote a little extra time to your emotional needs, honouring and feeling into this pregnancy with someone who gets it.

    — 1 hour, $120

    *One-off support sessions offered virtually. Session to be followed by a summary email to provide you with curated links and referrals based on your needs and our discussion.

  • This allows time for a deeper dive into whatever choices you are needing support with, including an individualised discussion about your care provider choices, education or support in birth preparation or planning, as well as emotional support and unpacking the social, cultural and other attitudes that may be impacting on your pregnancy experience and plans for birth.

    — 2 hours, $220 (multi-session packs also available)

    *One-off support sessions offered virtually. Session to be followed by a summary email to provide you with curated links and referrals based on your needs and our discussion.

    • Monthly appointments

      • ensuring you feel supported from the beginning of pregnancy, across the course of your pregnancy, not left to wade through those initial weeks alone or feeling lost between spaced-out appointments

      • giving you time and space to work through the questions and emotions that often arise before and between appointments, and an opportunity to prepare for upcoming choices.

    • Ongoing text and email support

      • so you can reach out whenever you need guidance or reassurance

    • What does it look like? Our conversations are fluid and will be guided by your needs, priorities and requests:

      • wrap around emotional support as we explore what you are bringing into this pregnancy, how you are feeling month-to-month and work through any fears that may arise

      • evidence-based information and resources, arming you for autonomous decisions and advocacy where required

      • dream up and curate your birth and postpartum preferences

      • individualised referrals and collaboration with other healthcare and integrative practitioners

    — pricing dependent on stage of pregnancy at time of engagement

    — add-ons include post-birth debrief and virtual postpartum support

    *monthly sessions offered in-person (within inner-melbourne) or virtually.

What people are saying

  • I recently engaged the birthchoices team to better understand pregnancy care options in Melbourne.  I currently live in the Netherlands, which has a midwifery-led care model, and I wanted to understand whether I could replicate that or something close to it in Australia. Alice provided a clear, comprehensive overview of options available, and evidence-based information as to the pros and cons of each. Alice was available for follow-up questions as my husband and I navigated our first engagement with the various Melbourne-based services.

    Camilla

  • Elysia was my rock during an incredibly tough period. Following the loss of our first son, her unwavering support carried us through the complexities of our second pregnancy. Her presence was not just professional but deeply person, making me feel like I had a friend for life. Elysia’s kindness and genuine care transformed the experience, offering comfort and understanding that went beyond what I could have imagined. I can’t recommend her enough for anyone seeking heartfelt pregnancy and birth support.

    Ash

  • Alice has been an invaluable source of knowledge in helping us navigate the various care provider options, including teaching us about certain options we weren’t even aware of! Alice’s approach is supportive and evidence-based, which has been very reassuring and helped us make an informed choice about the right option for us.

    Louise