Midwifery - Kindred Midwifery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Kindred provides access to both midwives and obstetricians who provide care in a unique way.

At Kindred, we believe that the best maternity care is delivered in collaboration rather than isolation.

This co-operation between Kindred’s highly experienced midwives and obstetricians ensures a safe and true continuity of care, not only during pregnancy, but into parenthood.

As a result, the women and families we care for feel supported, comfortable, well-informed and empowered in their decision making.

Read on to find out more about care options at Kindred, and be sure to visit our frequently asked questions for more specific information. We look forward to being part of your journey.

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Kindred midwifery provides comprehensive and uniquely tailored care to each family.

Midwifery

Our midwives are here to journey with you. Our services are undergoing some changes, to allow your families to be more comprehensively supported during pregnancy and the weeks following birth. There are proven benefits of continuity of care providers during all stages of the journey to parenthood, and we look forward to getting to know your family. Midwifery continuity models are not are not a new concept, but how Kindred delivers care, and the core philosophy behind our team based model, is progressive, responsive and relative to the needs of each individual family.

Kindred is redefining the quality of how we travel the entire path of pregnancy, birth and beyond with you, and we appreciate your understanding while we strive to make necessary service improvements.

As a team, our midwives and obstetricians will provide continuity to families together, and we look forward to speaking with you about how this looks for you as an individual family.

This team-based model is based upon supportive collaboration between midwives and obstetricians with a focus on continuity of care and providing bespoke services that are unrivalled in quality.

Kindred midwifery works alongside our obstetricians to provide collaborative care. This approach allows women and families to enjoy clinical care that is relevant to them, while feeling supported by a team of like-minded midwives and obstetricians.

As part of the Kindred family, you will have access to the following services:

phone support from a midwife from first appointment, through to six weeks after birth for general questions or concerns
regular appointments with our team, ranging from routine check-ups to long appointments for education and planning with a known midwife
email access for direct but non-urgent questions
education classes
daily visits while in hospital after birth
comprehensive in-home postnatal visits with a known midwife
ongoing support into parenthood with breastfeeding clinics, self-service baby weigh facilities, allocation to online group support and in-person parents’ groups.

Kindred midwives work as private clinicians and therefore all care during pregnancy and the postnatal period attracts a Medicare rebate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Kindred different?

For the first time, private midwifery and obstetrics have been brought together to allow complete continuity with a team who support you in your preferences and unique journey.

In other models, accessing midwifery care means that if you need input from an obstetrician, it may be someone you have never met before and doesn’t understand your story, journey and preferences.

Similarly, in other practices, obstetric patients may not meet a midwife until the day of labour, and or have input from a number of different midwives, which can be difficult. If you chose to have care with one of the doctors at Kindred for your pregnancy journey, Kindred midwives will see you during your pregnancy for education and support, then for six weeks of in-home midwifery visits.

Kindred has been established as a ‘best of both worlds’ approach, to allow families care that is specifically important to them.

Kindred’s unique practice model means you can choose to have complete care with midwives and obstetricians who recognise that not all families need or want the same thing. Therefore we have designed Kindred with an understanding that care is better delivered in collaboration, rather than isolation. For the first time, Kindred has brought private midwifery and obstetric care together to allow access to and continuity from known care providers throughout your entire journey.

What is continuity & collaboration, and why is it important?

Continuity in care providers has been identified as the most influential factor in both optimal clinical outcomes and positive experiences in maternity care.

Continuity means unbroken and consistent care from a known person/s. It promotes autonomy, self-efficacy, and increased satisfaction through enabling informed decision making.

Working collaboratively in maternity care is paramount. Midwives and obstetricians have skills and knowledge which compliment each other, and when used with like-mindedness to support women and families in their unique journey, optimal outcomes are achieved, both in terms of clinical outcomes and positive experiences.

Kindred is the only practice where continuity and collaboration between midwives and obstetricians is at the core of practice philosophy and is provided throughout the entire journey – from early pregnancy, throughout labour and birth, and for six weeks after birth.

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