Abbey the Midwife

Abbey the Midwife Hey there I have been a midwife working with women planning to homebirth for over 20 years and I am a mum to two gorgeous humans both who were born at home đź’•

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.

Something shifts when care becomes relationship.You’re no longer navigating your pregnancy with someone new each time.yo...
24/04/2026

Something shifts when care becomes relationship.
You’re no longer navigating your pregnancy with someone new each time.

you’re being held by someone who knows you.
And in that space…

trust builds.
The power dynamic softens.

Your voice comes forward.
And slowly, almost without noticing…

you stop asking “Am I allowed?”
Because you already know…

you are part of the decision.

The postpartum period is one of the most vulnerable times to make decisions.In that space, it can feel easier or necessa...
20/04/2026

The postpartum period is one of the most vulnerable times to make decisions.

In that space, it can feel easier or necessary to hand over authority because we don’t have a fight in us anymore.

But this feeling exists purely because we are experiencing loss of agency.
The power imbalance feels stronger than you.

Your voice that carries your beliefs your questions your intuition and your deep deep love still belongs in the care of your newborn.

Our blueprint is to be a lioness when it comes to our cubs.

🤍 Save this as a reminder that your voice still matters - especially in the moments you feel the most depleted.

Labour and birth requires us to borrow from the strength of the woman we have not met yet and hold gently the innocence ...
18/04/2026

Labour and birth requires us to borrow from the strength of the woman we have not met yet and hold gently the innocence of the woman we are saying goodbye to. đź’•

Labour is sent to challenge us. The person you are when you go into it won’t be the same person you come out as. And bec...
18/04/2026

Labour is sent to challenge us. The person you are when you go into it won’t be the same person you come out as. And because we don’t know ourselves there yet we will face internal resistance big or small or both and sometimes may times over.

Because we just don’t know how….

And we may need people words breath belief music distraction love holding space movement a hand and sometimes just to permission to give up there is anywhere to get to….to get us thru.

It’s like fitting thru the eye of a needle - until you’ve done it you will have no idea how. And then you have 💕

Labour changes everything - including how decisions are made.Not because your rights disappear…but because your capacity...
17/04/2026

Labour changes everything - including how decisions are made.

Not because your rights disappear…
but because your capacity to navigate them can shift.

This is why environment, language, and relationship with your support matter so deeply.

🤍 Save this as a gentle reminder of what truly supports your voice in labour.

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