FAQs About the Early Pregnancy Package

  • This program is perfect for anyone in the first trimester. The earlier you start, the more support you’ll have along the way.

  • No referral is needed. If you have a Medicare card, you can access our care free of charge.

  • Our care complements the care you receive with your GP by giving you the knowledge, tools, understanding and resources you need to feel confident in your pregnancy journey.

  • Yes. We include practical, tried-and-tested tips for easing nausea and other early pregnancy discomforts, along with guidance on when to seek extra support.

  • We have as many - or as few - appointments as you need - because it’s all about you!

EARLY PREGNANCY PACKAGE

Dial a Midwife … we’re here for you - all the way

Free Guidance and Support for the Early Stages of Pregnancy

The early weeks of pregnancy are often filled with excitement, but they can also be a little overwhelming, with women often finding that there is little help available in the early weeks available. From morning sickness to navigating pregnancy care options, it’s easy to feel unsure about what’s normal and what to expect.

That’s why we’ve created our Early Pregnancy Package — a comprehensive bundle of tools, midwifery advice, tips and information to help you feel confident and supported from the very start of your journey. And the best part? With a Medicare card, this service is completely free.

What’s Included in the Package?

Our care is designed to give you a clear, reassuring roadmap through early pregnancy - consistent appointments offering information, guidance and advice as you need it, that’s personalised to your needs and your pregnancy. We’ll delve into:

  • Antenatal care explained – what it involves and why it matters.

  • Choosing a model of care & birthplace – public hospital, private hospital, birth centre or home? We guide you through the options.

  • Birth statistics – surprising insights that can help you make informed choices.

  • Nutrition guidance – including self-assessment tools to check your diet.

  • Maternity care providers explained – who does what, and when you might meet them.

  • Continuity of care – what it means and why it’s a growing focus in maternity services.

  • Managing pregnancy discomforts and morning sickness – practical tips for nausea, fatigue, aches and pains and more.

  • Warning signs – what to look out for, when to seek help and where to go for help.

  • Common tests, ultrasounds and procedures in early pregnancy

Our care is designed to help you feel informed, reassured and ready for the weeks ahead.

Why Start With This Package?

  • It’s free with a Medicare card – high-quality midwifery care at no cost.

  • It saves you time and stress – no endless Googling or sifting through conflicting advice

  • No waiting time - no long wait for a hospital appointment or GP appointment. Need us now? Dial a Midwife now.

  • It puts your wellbeing first – addressing both the joys and challenges of early pregnancy.

Start Your Journey With Confidence

The early weeks of pregnancy don’t have to feel uncertain or overwhelming, with little help and support. With our Early Pregnancy Package, you’ll have the information, tools, and support you need to navigate this special time with confidence.

👉 Book today and take the first step towards a calm, informed early pregnancy journey.

Accessible and convenient

No matter where you are in Australia, you can book a telehealth (or phone) consultation with your midwife. We offer video and phone consults for women in the privacy and comfort of their own home. For new parents and families in rural and remote Australia, it is comforting to know that a midwife is only a call away. 

Highly Trained Midwives

All of our midwives are not only registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, but also endorsed. Endorsement is available to midwives upon application after completion of at least 5,000 hours of practice and obtaining additional qualifications. Endorsed midwives have a Medicare Provider Number and PBS Prescriber Number. 

Our midwives are experienced in all settings - clinics, public hospitals, private hospitals, birth centre, homebirth, private practice and obstetric services.

available

We offer flexible times for appointments and if you need a same-day appointment, we will always try to accommodate you. Use our service as little – or as much – as you need. We encourage continuity of care and would love to be by your side, online, as you journey through your pregnancy and experience the first few weeks with your new baby. We offer home visits for Sydney-based patients (an additional fee may apply).

Bulk-Billing – free care for Medicare card holders

If you have a Medicare card, our phone and video consults are fully covered by Medicare - there is no out-of-pocket fee or gap with a Medicare card. We’re unable to assist if you are outside of Australia or if you’re currently in hospital, and without a valid Medicare card, a small fee will apply.

Supplement your care

We’re super keen to bridge the gap in care between going home from hospital with your baby, and the 6-week check. We also know from experience that many women feel anxious, leave appointments with unanswered questions and find it so helpful to have a single, trusted midwife on the end of the phone throughout pregnancy and for the first six weeks after the birth of their baby.

midwifery continuity of care

Ad private midwives, we offer care for women as early as a missed period, throughout pregnancy and for the first 6 weeks of baby’s life. For many women, our service will provide the only source of continuity and consistency throughout their birthing year.