Abbey the Midwife

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This is the place where you can find support, information and care through the journey of building or growing your own nest, hatching your babes and growing your wings as parents. We provide midwifery care with a known midwife across the spectrum. You can have your midwife care for you through your pregnancy in collaboration with your chosen hospital or obstetrician;
You can return to your midwife after the birth of your baby for postnatal care and support at home and in our Practice for up to 6 weeks after the birth of your baby;
We have midwives who will work with you through your journey and be with you if you plan to birth your baby at home;
We provide pregnancy and childbirth information sessions, breast feeding support and education; postnatal depression prevention groups for new mothers; birth and fatherhood preparation classes for men; postnatal support groups for dads; postnatal support groups for mums
We are well linked into community resources and supports to guide you towards should you require;
We have developed and continue to develop strong and supportive collaborative relationships with Obstetricians, GPs, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Maternity Units in metro based hospitals, Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Child Health Nurses, Paediatricians, Naturopaths, Acupuncturists, Bowen Therapists, Practitioners of Chinese Medicine, Massage Therapists .....
all with the intention to bring you a wholistic approach to your journey from pregnancy into parenting.

🌸 "I trust my body and its ability to bring my baby into the world."⁣⁣⁣There’s a quiet wisdom inside of you - your body ...
02/01/2026

🌸 "I trust my body and its ability to bring my baby into the world."⁣
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There’s a quiet wisdom inside of you - your body already knows what to do. Birth is a beautiful, natural process, and you are fully capable of it. ⁣
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Every breath, every wave, brings you closer to your baby.⁣
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If you need a reminder today, take a moment to trust in yourself. ⁣
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Your body is designed for this, and it’s guiding you every step of the way.⁣
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Take a deep breath, and let this affirmation fill you with calm and confidence.⁣
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When you’re ready, you can find gentle tools and practices to help you along the way.⁣
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👉 Download your Calm Birth Guide if you feel called. It’s here for you whenever you’re ready. 🌿⁣
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The new year is a perfect time to set your intentions for birth. ⁣⁣Take a moment today to reflect on how you want to fee...
31/12/2025

The new year is a perfect time to set your intentions for birth. ⁣
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Take a moment today to reflect on how you want to feel, what you want to experience, and how you can stay grounded throughout your birth journey. 🌿⁣
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This process doesn’t mean everything will go as planned - but it helps you feel more empowered, present, and trusting. 💫⁣
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What’s one thing you’re setting an intention for as you prepare for birth? Let me know in the comments, or save this post to revisit later when you need a gentle reminder. ⁣
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Thank you for your incredible support! I wanted to share my availability for 2026 as I’ve had many inquiries about booki...
29/12/2025

Thank you for your incredible support! I wanted to share my availability for 2026 as I’ve had many inquiries about booking for the year ahead.

I’m so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me, and I look forward to supporting the incredible families on this journey.

If you’re looking to book or have questions, please feel free to reach out, and I’ll happily let you know when I'm available again.

Sending love and gratitude to all of you! 💕

🌸 Preparing for Postpartum: It’s Just as Important as Labour⁣⁣⁣We often spend a lot of time planning for the birth, but ...
29/12/2025

🌸 Preparing for Postpartum: It’s Just as Important as Labour⁣
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We often spend a lot of time planning for the birth, but postpartum care is just as important. As we enter a new year, take time to prepare for the transition to motherhood.⁣
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- Rest & Recovery: Make a plan for help with daily tasks and emotional support.⁣
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- Postpartum Kit: Have everything ready, from pads to pain relief, to nourish your body post-birth.⁣
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- Breastfeeding & Support: If you plan to breastfeed, consider having a lactation consultant or support group ready to guide you.⁣
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Preparing for postpartum now can ease your transition and help you feel more supported when your baby arrives. 💕⁣
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What’s one thing you’re doing to prepare for the postpartum period? Let me know below. 🌸⁣
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As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to slow down and think about your pregnancy journey. ⁣⁣⁣Whether you’re in...
26/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to slow down and think about your pregnancy journey. ⁣
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Whether you’re in the early stages or counting down the days, every part of this journey is important. 🌱⁣
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You’ve grown so much - in body, heart, and spirit. Take a deep breath and celebrate how far you’ve come. ⁣
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How’s your pregnancy journey been so far?⁣
What’s one moment or lesson that stands out for you?⁣
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I’d love to hear your thoughts. ⁣
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Feel free to share in the comments when you’re ready. I’m here to listen. 🌿⁣
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People always ask ‘how will I know it’s labour?’ And my response every time is you will know when you know. And I PROMIS...
24/12/2025

People always ask ‘how will I know it’s labour?’ And my response every time is you will know when you know. And I PROMISE you will know. And until you know it’s time for life as usual 💕
The day before your life changes forever is just like any other day 🥰

🌿 Pregnancy is a beautiful, transformative journey, and staying grounded throughout each trimester can help you feel mor...
22/12/2025

🌿 Pregnancy is a beautiful, transformative journey, and staying grounded throughout each trimester can help you feel more connected to your body, your baby, and the experience ahead.⁣
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Here are simple rituals for each trimester to keep you centred:⁣
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✨ First Trimester: Start your day with mindfulness and gentle touch.⁣
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✨ Second Trimester: Embrace nourishing movement and daily affirmations.⁣
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✨ Third Trimester: Focus on relaxation rituals and visualisation.⁣
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These practices aren’t about perfection - they’re about taking small, intentional moments to connect with yourself. ⁣
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They help you stay calm, trust your body, and embrace the changes of pregnancy.⁣
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✨ What rituals have helped you feel grounded during your pregnancy? Share below - I’d love to hear what works for you!⁣
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19/12/2025

What do I wish people understood about being on-call 24/7?
That I love what I do deeply — and it still requires sacrifice.
Sleep interrupted. Dinners cut short. Birth bags always by the door.
It’s not burnout; it’s devotion.
But devotion still needs rest, understanding, and grace from the people around me.
I’m not “always available” — I’m always committed.

15/12/2025

One thing I’m learning as a private midwife is to shift the way I apologise for rescheduling. I still acknowledge it — because your time matters and being moved around can feel frustrating, especially if you’re new to private midwifery and how unpredictable this work can be.

But I’m no longer apologising from that place of I’m bad or I shouldn’t have done that or it won’t happen again. The truth is, rescheduling isn’t a mistake. It’s a built-in part of being on-call for birth, breastfeeding issues, emotional support, and the immediate needs that can’t wait — including my own rest so I can keep showing up safely.

So yes, I will always hold the impact with care.
I will always communicate with respect.
But I’m learning to let go of the guilt and stand in the reality of this work with a softer, more grounded apology:

“Thank you for your flexibility. I know this is inconvenient, and I appreciate you.”

Not because I’ve done something wrong —
but because we’re both navigating a model of care that responds to real life, in real time.

13/12/2025

Over time I’ve realised that answers can unintentionally create a hierarchy — me as the holder of knowledge, her as the receiver. But birth doesn’t work in hierarchies. Birth asks for collaboration, intuition, and deep personal agency. When I shift from “Let me tell you” to “Let’s explore this together,” I see women soften, open, and step into their own authority. Open enquiry isn’t vague or passive — it’s an act of profound respect. It says: Your body, your instincts, your values are valid, and they belong in every decision you make

11/12/2025

Being a midwife has changed me in ways nothing else could.
Birth has taught me patience, humility, and the art of listening before speaking.
It’s taught me reverence for women’s bodies, and reverence for my own.
It’s taught me that strength and softness aren’t opposites — they belong together.
This work doesn’t just shape the families I serve.
It shapes me, every single day

07/12/2025

Autonomy in birth, to me, is everything.
As a midwife and as a woman, it means honouring the simple truth that the person birthing is the ultimate decision-maker.
Not the policy.
Not the room.
Not anyone else’s comfort.

Autonomy is the right to understand your options clearly.
To ask questions without apology.
To choose the path that feels right in your bones — even if it’s not the path others expect.
It’s consent that’s informed, not assumed.
Support that’s offered, not imposed.

And as a woman, it’s the knowing that my body, my intuition, my lived experience matter.
As a midwife, it’s the commitment to protect that — fiercely and quietly — in every birth space I enter.

Autonomy isn’t about control.
It’s about ownership.
It’s about trust.
It’s about walking into birth as the author of your own story.

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