• Traditionally midwives have supported women and their families during the childbearing years. As in the past, independent midwives today recognize birth as a healthy natural process not a medical event.

• During pregnancy, women and their families develop a friendly, supporting relationship with their midwife. On the day the baby arrives, the midwife remains with the woman throughout labour. After the birth the midwife will visit regularly giving care and advice in the postnatal period.

• Independently Practising Midwives are specialists in providing total care during a normal pregnancy and birth. They also consult with other Health Care professionals when appropriate.

• Independent midwives provide advice and support with:

• Homebirth
• Birth Centre births
• Labour Ward births
• Water births
• Early discharge care
• Pre-conceptual Counseling
• Preparation for VBAC (vaginal birth after a caesarean)
• Sibling preparation
• Breast feeding advice
• Six week post natal consultation

• The aim of my care is to prepare women mentally, physically and spiritually for labour, birth and parenthood. This is achieved by discussion, education, relaxation, visualisation, positive affirmations and physical examinations of both mother and baby.

• I provide all the information available to me to assist women in making an informed choice about their care during pregnancy, labour and during their transition to parenthood.

• The emphasis of my practice is to tailor-make pregnancy care plans which suit individual women.

Kind Regards,

Jan Robinson

Formal Qualifications

• Jan's formal qualifications include a Master of Midwifery from University of Western Sydney, a Bachelor of Applied Science from the Cumberland College of Health Sciences, University of Sydney and a Diploma in Nursing Education from the NSW College of Nursing. She is also a Fellow of the Australian College of Midwives and an accredited VETAB workplace assessor.