Private Midwifery Care in Perth

Antenatal & Postnatal Support with IBCLC Expertise

Gentle, evidence-based care with someone who truly sees you

Looking for a private midwife in Perth who truly sees you? At The Gentle Village, you’ll find more than just clinical care, you’ll find someone who walks beside you through the highs, lows and in-betweens of pregnancy and postpartum.

As a registered nurse, endorsed private midwife and IBCLC, Brenda offers compassionate, evidence-based care that blends nursing, midwifery expertise with advanced infant feeding support. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, you’ll feel seen, heard and empowered throughout your pregnancy and early parenting journey.

We offer flexible packages for antenatal care, postnatal care or combined support, including in-home and clinic options. Each visit is tailored to your needs and every postnatal appointment includes expert feeding support as standard.

If you’re searching for private midwifery care in Perth, you’ve found your village.

Midwifery Care Packages

We offer flexible, supportive packages tailored to meet you where you're at in your journey. Whether you're preparing for birth, settling in with your newborn, or want continuity of care across it all. Choose the level of support that feels right for your journey.

Antenatal Midwifery Care

Individualised pregnancy support with an endorsed private midwife. Includes antenatal check-ups, birth education, and time to prepare emotionally and practically for birth and breastfeeding.

postnatal Midwifery Care

Support in the early weeks after birth - including newborn care, recovery support and advice, plus expert IBCLC-level breastfeeding or bottle-feeding support at every visit.

antenatal & postnatal Midwifery Care

One continuous thread of midwifery care from pregnancy through to postpartum. You’ll receive consistent, compassionate support from someone who knows your story right from the start.

Whats Included In Each Package

  • Antenatal Midwifery Package

    For pregnancy support, preparation, and peace of mind

    ~ In-clinic or in-home antenatal appointments (travel fee applies for home visits)

    ~ Pregnancy check-ups with a registered private midwife

    ~ Birth education tailored to your preferences and planned place of birth

    ~ Emotional support and space to ask all the “what ifs”

    ~ Breastfeeding preparation and early feeding planning (with IBCLC input)

    ~ Support navigating the hospital system or private provider options

    Perfect for first-time mums, VBAC planning, or anyone wanting more than rushed hospital visits.

    ** Please note: We do not offer homebirth services. Our antenatal care is designed to complement your planned hospital or birth centre experience.

  • Postnatal Midwifery Package

    For support after birth, with built-in feeding expertise

    ~ Home or in-clinic visits post-birth (travel fee applies for home visits)

    ~ Baby weight checks, feeding assessments, and newborn care guidance

    ~ Monitoring your postpartum recovery and mental health

    ~ IBCLC-level feeding support at every visit (breast/bottle/mixed)

    ~ Help with sleep cues, settling, normal newborn behaviours, and safe sleep

    ~ Troubleshooting common early issues (e.g. jaundice, reflux, latch issues)

    Ideal for early hospital discharge, feeding difficulties, or families wanting gentle, experienced care at home.

  • Combined Pregnancy & Postnatal Package

    For families wanting continuity of care, education and support with one trusted midwife

    ~ Everything from the antenatal and postnatal packages—combined

    ~ Continuity of care across pregnancy, birth prep, and newborn weeks

    ~ Consistent support from someone who knows your history

    ~ Easier communication, trust-building, and streamlined care

    ~ No need to repeat your story at every stage—you're held, start to finish

    Best for families wanting truly connected, continuous care where you're supported by the same trusted midwife from bump to baby.

Lets Build Your Care Package

Got questions?

  • No, we don’t currently offer homebirths. Our private midwifery care is focused on antenatal and postnatal support for families planning to birth in hospital or a birth centre.

  • Not at this stage. Because midwifery care is highly individualised, we prefer to chat first to find the right package for your needs. Please reach out to us directly to discuss availability.

  • This can vary depending on the type of package and your circumstances. It can range from 20-22 one hour-appointments for a combined package. We’ll walk through all your options during our initial chat and customise a plan that works best for you and your family.

  • Absolutely. Care plans are flexible, and additional visits can be arranged as needed for either antenatal or postnatal support.

  • Limited weekend availability may be offered depending on clinical demand. We’ll always do our best to accommodate urgent postnatal needs.

  • We don’t attend births or offer doula services, but we’re happy to help you prepare emotionally and practically for your birth. If you’re looking for doula support or someone to attend your labour, we can help connect you with trusted local providers.

  • A travel fee applies for all home visits, based on your location within the Perth metro area. We’ll let you know the exact amount when we chat about your package.

  • Our package fees range from $2,500 to $5,500, depending on the type and number of visits included.

    Medicare rebates may be available for antenatal and postnatal visits within the first 7 weeks after birth. Rebate amounts vary based on individual eligibility, and we’re happy to help guide you through what might apply.

    Travel fees are additional for home visits and are based on your location within the Perth metro area.

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