Midwifery Continuity of Care
It matters. It matters to mothers, babies, families and our society. Oodles of research supports it. Our governments support it. Our health system does its best to support it - but the gaps exist, and they matter. Those gaps matter to mothers, babies, families and our society.
Dial a Midwife bridges the gap.
We know well from research that continuity of care - where a woman is supported by the same midwife from pregnancy through to the postnatal period - has significant benefits for mothers, babies and society as a whole:
It helps women feel more empowered, respected and emotionally supported - they start motherhood feeling good about their changing role, what to expect, how to plan for what may happen and how to adjust
With continuity of care, women experience fewer problematic interventions in their pregnancies, labours and postnatal periods
Women are more likely to breastfeed successfully and with fewer complications
The opportunity to build a trusting relationship with one midwife builds confidence, reduces levels of anxiety and depression and helps women feel supported and guided
What this means for society is:
Fewer medical interventions and complications which lead to reduced healthcare costs
Lower sick leave costs
Lower pressure on higher-cost models of care
With Dial a Midwife, the benefits are greater - being an online or in-home service, you also have the benefit of convenience, flexibility and the ability to get care at a time that suits you - 7 days a week, even during the evenings and even on public holidays.
Having a known midwife for regular care through pregnancy and with a new baby is incredibly helpful and calming. Women report feeling incredibly supported knowing their questions can easily be answered, their concerns listened to and their feelings heard. Because it matters. At Dial a Midwife, we’re passionate about continuity of care and our aim is for all Australian women to experience it.