Private midwifery
Our team of registered and Medicare endorsed midwives are passionate about providing continuity of care to women and their families during pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenting. Midwives Geelong provide gold standard care to the women of Geelong and surrounds. Continue reading
Birth retreat
The purpose built Birth Retreat at the Birth House is a beautiful, welcoming and private space in which to give birth and meet your baby for the first time. The room has a queen sized bed, kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, and a ‘Birth Pool in a Box’ birth pool. Hire of the room is for labourContinue reading
TENS machine hire
The Birth House has obstetric TENS units available for hire. Please call us on 0412 763 033 for information about hiring a FreeMOM TENS Labour Pain Management System. What is FreeMOM TENS?FreeMOM is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (T.E.N.S) device which has been specifically designed to assist in the relief of pain during labour, after-birthContinue reading
Birth tree affirmation posters
The Birth Tree Affirmation Poster was designed and created by Kathryn Pollock, in preparation for the birth of her daughter Miranda – who was the first baby born at The Birth House. The Birth House are selling these beautiful Birth Affirmation Tree glossy A2 posters, for $15 each, plus $10 postage and handling (per order) toContinue reading
Venue hire
The Birth House offers three beautiful spaces for casual or regular hire. All three spaces are available for hire 7 days a week, for practitioners and events that are aligned with The Birth House’s values and aims. The Education RoomThe Education Room at the Birth House can seat up to 30 in lecture style seating.Continue reading
Mental health counselling
Suzanne Higgins – Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Suzanne offers mental health counselling for women and men who are experiencing challenges during their pregnancy or in the early months and years after the birth. She has a passion for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. Suzanne strongly feels that it is such an important life stage and that it is a privilege to support families during this time. She provides counselling at The Birth House and at another venue in Belmont. Full or partially funded counselling may be possible. Continue reading
Suzanne offers mental health counselling for women and men who are experiencing challenges during their pregnancy or in the early months and years after the birth. She has a passion for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. Suzanne strongly feels that it is such an important life stage and that it is a privilege to support families during this time. She provides counselling at The Birth House and at another venue in Belmont. Full or partially funded counselling may be possible. Continue reading
Men’s Counselling
Andrew is a counsellor who specialises in working with men, new dads and young men. He has worked with men, boys and dads for more than 5 years and is passionate about supporting Dads so that we can be better Fathers for our children. Andrew’s style of counselling is based in Client-Centred Psychotherapy and utilises techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Positive Psychology and Somatic Experiencing. He prioritises the importance of a sound therapeutic relationship with his clients so they feel heard and have their preferences incorporated into their therapeutic process. Continue reading
Chiropractor
The team at Pioneer Family Chiropractic are committed to delivering professional and exceptional chiropractic care for families as they navigate pregnancy, birth and beyond. Pioneer Family Chiropractic are leaders in the gentle care of pregnant women, babies and children. The team uniquely has over 70 years of collective clinical experience and have been proudly servingContinue reading
Breastfeeding Support – Lactation Consultants
Breastfeeding support at The Birth House Margie Neyland – 0425 853 974 – margiemcdonald@optusnet.com.auKim Hyde – 0448 641 198 – geelonggentlelactation@gmail.comSusanne Burtt – 0417 125 454 – gbfsupport@bigpond.com – www.gbfsupport.com.au Our Lactation Consultants are all International Board Certified Lactation Consultants who work with you and your baby individually to help support you to enjoy yourContinue reading
Birth pool hire
For women who are currently booked with Midwives Geelong, The Birth House offers “Pool in a Box” birth pools for hire and pool liners for sale. An additional kit including drinking water suitable hose, universal tap adapter and small net are also available if required. Continue reading