book a consultation

  • This is a great option for exploring specific topics, like questions over a particular care provider choice, a choice during pregnancy or birth, or if you feel like your needs aren’t quite being met by your antenatal appointments and you want to devote a little extra time to your emotional needs, honouring and feeling into this pregnancy with someone who gets it.

    — 1 hour, $120

    *One-off support sessions offered virtually. Session to be followed by a summary email to provide you with curated links and referrals based on your needs and our discussion.

  • This allows time for a deeper dive into whatever choices you are needing support with, including an individualised discussion about your care provider choices, education or support in birth preparation or planning, as well as emotional support and unpacking the social, cultural and other attitudes that may be impacting on your pregnancy experience and plans for birth.

    — 2 hours, $220 (multi-session packs also available)

    *One-off support sessions offered virtually. Session to be followed by a summary email to provide you with curated links and referrals based on your needs and our discussion.

  • do you want wrap around support, someone ready at the end of a phone call or text across the period of pregnancy, birth and into your postpartum? check out our doula offerings

Through a dedicated consult we can assist you with

    • care provider choice: it’s not just a case of insurance or no insurance, private or public, there are many as 11 different choices of model of care in Australia — and your choice can set the tone for your pregnancy care and birth

    • place of birth: help you decide where you would like to give birth — hospital (public or private), home, or birth centre

    • pregnancy choices: work through the choices available to you at each stage of your pregnancy, from ultrasounds, genetic screening, gestational diabetes and other tests, induction, the lit goes on

    • birth preferences: support you to nut out your birth preferences

    • postpartum: how to ensure you are supported by your personal and professional village during this intense time

    • referrals: individualised referrals and access to a web of incredible humans that provide holistic and varied physical and emotional support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum — ensuring you have the A-team you deserve based on the area you live in and your hopes and dreams for birth

    • sit with you in those early weeks when it can feel like you’re doing it all alone

    • support you emotionally through the ups and downs of whatever this pregnancy throws up for you, whether it be your first or a subsequent pregnancy

    • debrief on and prepare for discussions with your care and support team

    • unpack the cultural, social and familial influences on your pregnancy, birthing and postpartum headspace

    • remind you of your innate ability to birth your baby, and help you to work through any doubts or worries as they creep in

    • what’s happening for you and your baby and what support you can bring in in response to the physical and emotional adaptations in pregnancy and postpartum

    • what birth can look and feel like, understanding physiology and how to promote it, and the role of interventions in the case of pathology

    • dreaming up your ideal birth and/or postpartum, while ensuring you’re prepared for all possibilities

    • support you to access high-quality evidence-based resources, enabling you to make autonomous decisions and advocate for yourself and your baby

To book in a consult, please complete the below form and we will be in touch

previous clients have said …

  • A god send if you, like me, find yourself feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood in a regional area or with your chosen care provider. Absolutely love the birthchoices podcast for diversifying my knowledge in all areas related to birth throughout my pregnancy. I have also been fortunate enough to have a consult with Alice where she empowered me with deeper understandings around topics I felt unsure about, and helped me make informed decisions that I felt really confident relaying to my care provider. I felt a massive weight lifted as soon as I found these ladies, lucky to have access to such incredible service even from afar.

    Hayley

  • I was lucky enough to stumble onto birthchoices during my first trimester and had a consult with both Alice and Elysia- they were so kind and incredibly knowledgeable. They provided me with support, guidance and resources to help me make decisions about curating the best care team for my pregnancy and birth. They also had lots of resources and data about the safety and suitability of home birth for me to share with my partner. I’m glad I can continue to get Alice and Elysia’s wisdom and insight through their podcast as well.

    Hannah

  • I felt so empowered after our session, it helped so much. Thank you for reminding us that we could challenge a system that didn't align perfectly with our values, and still have a beautiful birth.

    Amelia

  • We had a birth choices consult with Alice towards the end of first trimester of our first pregnancy earlier this year. It was probably the single most useful and clarifying appointment I’ve had throughout my whole pregnancy! Can’t stress enough how much value you get out of just one session. Alice is incredibly knowledgeable and evidence-based while still being warm and a joy to chat to. She patiently walked us through our options, followed up with useful resources, and kept in touch until we eventually picked our private midwife (based on Alice’s recommendations), who has been such a gem as we navigate the pregnancy and birthing world! Our fertility journey had been challenging and Alice was particularly compassionate on this front, which made us both feel so comfortable. She made sure we didn’t feel like anything was a stupid question - even when my husband asked when the doctor would arrive to deliver the baby if we had a home birth (lol). Wish everyone could access a service like this to demystify the overwhelming early stages of a first pregnancy!

    Tessa

  • Throughout my entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, Elysia was there for me providing knowledge, care, respect, and a deep sense of trust in the birth process. When planning a VBAC with my second daughter I found myself surrounded by negativity, fear, and doubt from medical professionals who I thought would support me. Elysia was the first person to really listen and see me. I felt educated, empowered, and loved. She was invested in my journey and was my biggest advocate. I had the most healing VBAC experience and I couldn’t have done it without Elysia.

    Natalie

  • I recently engaged the birthchoices team to better understand pregnancy care options in Melbourne.  I currently live in the Netherlands, which has a midwifery-led care model, and I wanted to understand whether I could replicate that or something close to it in Australia. Alice provided a clear, comprehensive overview of options available, and evidence-based information as to the pros and cons of each. Alice was available for follow-up questions as my husband and I navigated our first engagement with the various Melbourne-based services.

    Camilla

  • Alice has been an invaluable source of knowledge in helping us navigate the various care provider options, including teaching us about certain options we weren’t even aware of! Alice’s approach is supportive and evidence-based, which has been very reassuring and helped us make an informed choice about the right option for us.

    Louise

  • I just wanted to say thanks so much for that session, it was really helpful in clarifying my care options choices. I’m really happy with my decision. Thanks for your generous sharing of info, validation of the complexity of the choices available and decision-making help.

    Zoe