Virtual Midwife Australia may be suitable for women who:

• Want extra support throughout pregnancy or postpartum.

• Live rurally or have limited access to maternity services.

• Want longer conversations and continuity of care.

• Are seeking education and informed decision-making support.

• Would like support alongside their hospital, GP or existing maternity team.

• Need guidance navigating referrals, testing, feeding or recovery.

• Or simply want a trusted midwife to talk things through with.

We support women Australia-wide via telehealth and provide in person support for Bundaberg, Qld 4670 women.

• Pregnancy questions and education

• Birth planning

• Postpartum recovery

• Feeding support

• Newborn concerns

• Scan and blood test discussions

• Referrals and pathology requests where clinically appropriate

• Prescriptions within endorsed midwife scope

• Emotional wellbeing support

• Navigating maternity system options

This helps women realise:
“Oh… I can book for that.”

All appointments with Virtual Midwife Australia are bulk billed for Medicare-eligible women under eligible midwife Medicare item numbers.

This means Medicare covers the cost of your appointment, leaving you with no out-of-pocket expenses.

However, if you do not have a medicare number, these telehealth appointments will involve a private fee. If you are unsure you can email us or contact us to speak with someone from our team. [admin@virtualmidwifeaustralia.com]

Virtual Midwife Australia supports women Australia-wide via telehealth for pregnancy and postpartum care.

To book an appointment, you will need:

• A valid Medicare card for bulk-billed appointments.

• Access to phone or internet for telehealth consultations.

Some situations may require in-person assessment, referral to your local maternity provider, GP, emergency department, or hospital.

Virtual Midwife Australia does not replace emergency or hospital-based maternity care.

Absolutely.

Virtual Midwife Australia is designed to work alongside your existing maternity care providers where appropriate.

Many women use our services alongside:

• Public hospital care

• Private obstetric care

• GP shared care

• Private midwifery care

• Postpartum supports.

We believe women deserve collaborative, respectful and informed maternity care — not fragmented care.

Appointments are completed online via secure telehealth video or phone consultation.

Once booked, you will receive:

• Appointment confirmation.

• Reminders.

• Intake forms.

• And your telehealth link via email.

Existing clients can easily rebook follow-up appointments online.

Midwives are trained specialists in pregnancy, birth and postpartum care.

Our role is not only clinical; it is also educational, emotional and supportive.

We help women:

• Understand their options.

• Feel informed.

• Navigate the maternity system.

• And feel less alone during pregnancy and early motherhood.

Our endorsed midwives may be able to provide prescriptions, referrals, pathology requests and diagnostic imaging requests within their individual scope of practice and prescribing endorsement.

This may include pregnancy-related blood tests, scans, selected medications, and referrals where clinically appropriate.

If your care requires services outside our scope or telehealth suitability, we will guide you toward the most appropriate provider or service for further assessment.

Absolutely.

We encourage partners and support people to be involved if that feels right for you.

Pregnancy, birth and postpartum can bring a lot of questions, emotions and decision-making, and having your support person present can help everyone feel more informed, connected and supported.

Partners are welcome to join telehealth appointments from the same location or separately if needed.

All you need is:

• A phone, tablet or computer.

• A stable internet or service connection for video appointments.

• And access to your email for appointment confirmations and telehealth links.

If video is not suitable, some appointments may also be completed via phone consultation where appropriate. You can tell us your preference in your intake form.

We aim to keep the process simple, accessible and stress-free for women and families.

No referral is required to book an appointment with Virtual Midwife Australia.

Women are welcome to self-refer for pregnancy and postpartum support Australia-wide via telehealth.

Where clinically appropriate, our endorsed midwives may also provide referrals to:

• Your local hospital or maternity unit

• GP

• Obstetrician

• Allied health providers

• Pathology

• Or diagnostic imaging services

We aim to work collaboratively alongside your existing healthcare team to help you feel informed, supported and connected to the care you need.