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A local birth house in Launceston that offers home birth, birth at the centre and hospital support b
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The Launceston Birth Centre is a not-for-profit birthing house, run by a local consumer committee (of volunteers) working with a team of private midwives. We offer the option to birth at home with the support of two independent private midwives, birth at the centre or support for a hospital birth (if needed). The Birth Centre is supplying a “home away from home” for birthing mothers/families who are choosing the option to birth with a private midwife. The Birth Centre was started in 1983 as an Australian first and is servicing more than 30-40 families a year. The Birth Centre is a large house with two birthing suites; each room is designed to be completely separate from the other. It is designed so that women can stay for a full 24 hours after giving birth and still be in the “comforts” of home. Private midwives work with the mothers and families, visiting with them in their own home for weeks before and after the birth.

03/12/2025

You’re invited to the annual Launceston Birth Centre Cocktail Party Dinner!

We have so much to celebrate this year - including welcoming a new midwife to our team. We’re also excited to be hosting the event at a new venue: ALIDA at the Penny Royal, giving us a little more space than last year.
Our 2025 event sold out, and while this year’s venue offers extra room, numbers are still limited - so be quick to secure your tickets!
This year, funds raised on the night will go directly toward upgrading the flooring at the LBC, helping us continue to maintain a safe, welcoming, and comfortable space for families and midwives.
Come along to meet both new and familiar faces, listen to a few birth stories, and enjoy our popular silent auction, where you might take home something special while supporting the continued operation and upkeep of the Launceston Birth Centre. You’ll also hear how our beautiful space is being used by Private Midwives and families in our community.
During the evening, we will be farewelling Josephine, one of our wonderful midwives, as she returns to VIC. She has been an incredible asset to our community throughout 2025, and we will miss her dearly.
Breastfeeding babies are welcome. This is a cocktail-style evening, with plenty of food - enough that you won’t need dinner beforehand. Drinks are available to purchase at the bar and are not included in the ticket price.

Event Details
Cost: $65 per person
Includes: Canapés & meal in a bowl
Date: Thursday 26th February, 6pm – 9:30pm
Location: ALIDA at Penny Royal, 1 Bridge Rd, Launceston

To Confirm Your Booking Please make a direct deposit to the
Launceston Birth Centre
BSB: 067-003
Account: 28057454 (your name as reference)
Bookings close February 18 - and with limited numbers, we recommend booking early!
When making your payment email any dietary requirements to launcestonbirthcentre@gmail.com by the same date.
If you would like confirmation of your payment, please email us.

Silent Auction Donations If you’d like to donate an item for our famous silent auction, we’d love to hear from you! We will happily promote your business on social media and on the slideshow running throughout the night.
Email: launcestonbirthcentre@gmail.com

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

01/12/2025

What a great way to end 2025.

Thanks to all those mums, dads, bubs and midwives that made it to the LBC morning tea. It was the best attendance yet!

These have been a wonderful way for families of connect and reconnect, thank you for coming along and thank you to the amazing midwives that are making this community possible.

Next one in January, date tbc soon.

Details for the annual celebration in February coming soon!! Thursday February 26th 2026.

09/11/2025

More details soon!

30/10/2025

🌿 Next LBC Morning Tea 🌿

Our November Morning Tea will be held on Wednesday 26th November! These gatherings have become such a lovely way to connect with other families in the LBC community.

Whether you’re planning to birth at the LBC, with one of our private midwives, or are simply curious to learn more, you’re very welcome to come along. It’s a relaxed and friendly morning, perfect for meeting others and sharing experiences.

📱 RSVP: Please text Carmel on 0456 202 837.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💛

30/10/2025

Thank you to all those who attended and those who couldn’t make it in person but donated to this wonderful cause a couple of weeks ago.

The morning tea was very well attended despite some last minute apologies from people. We raised an amazing $620 which is outstanding, Tracey from Still Aware said we raised the most for this Morning Tea Fundraiser event in October. THANKS ALL FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS.

A big THANK YOU to Sharon & Alana from the Tailrace Centre for such a wonderful Venue for the event, Olivia from bread & Butter cafe for the donation of pastries and GF Coconut cake and Rod from Southern Sky Cheese Co. for the generous donation of cheeses for our platters.

22/09/2025

THIS OCTOBER
In honour of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we invite you to join us for a special Morning Tea Fundraiser supporting Still Aware, held in memory of the six babies born still every day in Australia.

Launceston Birth Centre – Morning Tea for Still Aware

📍 Venue: Tailrace Centre / Kids Paradise
1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside TAS
(Access via lower car park)

🗓 Date: Friday 17th October
⏰ Time: 10am – 12pm

💜 Cost: $10 donation to Still Aware (please use the QR code attached)
☕ Morning tea provided. Real coffee and more available to purchase from Jude’s Café.

👧🧒 For the kids: Indoor playground access for everyone.

📲 RSVP: Text Josephine (0431 649 564) by Tuesday 14th October for catering purposes.

Donate here https://www.stillaware.org/get-involved/donate

Still Aware

18/09/2025

Please join us in welcoming Marine, Launceston’s new private midwife. She brings over 11 years’ experience, a passion for woman-centred care, and a heart for supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Learn more about her below 👇

Hi, I’m Marine the new private midwife in Launceston providing antenatal, intrapartum (homebirth) and postnatal care. I was born in France to physiotherapist parents. Then we moved to New Caledonia when I was young, so they could serve the indigenous and French community there. I’ve lived in Australia since 2007 and have been a midwife for over 11 years in Brisbane. I graduated as a midwife at the Mater Mothers’ Hospital in 2014 and have been working in private care midwifery group practice since 2022.

I believe in holistic, woman-centered evidence based care and pride myself in providing individualized care that will make you feel safe, supported, empowered and informed. Throughout your journey I aim to build a strong trusting relationship, we work as a team! My approach is grounded in respect for the natural physiology of birth, combined with sound clinical knowledge and a calm, reassuring presence.

I have a 2 and a half year old daughter named Lola who is my absolute world. Becoming her mum has transformed me as a woman but also as a midwife. They say “they grow so fast” and I’ve come to realize there is no truer statement, so I have learnt that motherhood is leaning into change, embracing the beautiful chaos and trusting her and myself through it all, because it truly is magic! My pregnancy and birthing journey strengthened my belief that continuity of care with a competent, trusting and supportive midwife is absolutely key to making you feel safe during this life changing experience.

After many years of supporting families in Brisbane I am now basing myself in Launceston, Tasmania. This community is where I wish to continue my passionate work as a midwife.

Availability for birth with Marine:
February - 2 vacancies
March - fully booked
April - 3 vacancies

Business address being created, contact Josephine if you would like to enquire into private midwifery with Marine.
0431 649 564
josephine@waratahmidwifery.com.au

01/09/2025

Next LBC Morning Tea

The September Morning Tea date has been set for Wednesday 24th September. These gatherings have become a wonderful way to connect with other families in the LBC community.

This morning tea is for anyone birthing at the LBC, or with our private midwives. It’s also a great opportunity to meet others and find out if this is the way you would like to birth. All are welcome.

Please SMS Carmel on 0456 202 837 to RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you there.

28/08/2025

Vale Michel Odent, a visionary in birth and maternal care, an advocate for physiological birth and whose research positively impacted generations of families, midwives and maternity care providers worldwide. What a legacy, thank you, Michel.

27/08/2025

✨ Launceston Birth Centre Morning Tea ✨
We had a wonderful turn out this week with 10 in total. Midwives Josephine and Michelle enjoyed connecting with the mums, bubs, two mums-in-waiting, and a couple interested in booking a private midwife 💕

Such a beautiful way to come together and share in community 🌸 We’re already looking forward to the next gathering — keep an eye out for the September date!

15/07/2025

"Between worlds I floated, experiencing the most empowering and euphoric moment of my life.
He was born in gentle peace, surrounded by love, and held only by those who cherish him most.
I couldn’t have done it without Jayden’s unwavering presence by my side, my mum’s comforting support, and our incredible midwife’s guidance."

Words from Zoey Woods first time mumma with baby Grayson.
Midwife Josephine.

Shared with permission.

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