At Ballarat Midwifery
We are truly passionate about women’s empowerment, and believe in the importance of knowing your options for birth.
Services we offer
We are here to provide unwavering support throughout your pregnancy journey and beyond. Trust us to be your dedicated partners, guiding you every step of the way towards a peaceful and empowering birth.
Antenatal Care
postnatal care
homebirth
hospital birth
hypnobirthing
Meet Katie Low
Ballarat Midwifery Founder, Endorsed Midwife & Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner
Katie is a Midwife with over a decade of experience. She is endorsed to provide comprehensive continuity of midwifery care throughout your pregnancy, birth, and beyond! Katie’s passion lies in all aspects of Midwifery, with a special focus on supporting families during the beautiful journey of labour and birth. She finds great joy in caring for couples as their family grows.
In her dedication to creating positive birth experiences, Katie became a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner. Through her face-to-face and online classes, she empowers and educates new parents, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to achieve a calm and positive birth. The acclaimed positive birth program by Hypnobirthing Australia provides an abundance of resources to help couples navigate their birthing journey with confidence.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie to learn more about her exceptional care and support.
The process
0-12 Weeks - GP Appointment
Confirm pregnancy
12-14 weeks: Midwifery Appointment
Discuss genetic screening, referral for 20 week morphology ultrasound
20 weeks: Midwifery Appointment
Discuss ultrasound results, hospital booking
24 weeks: Midwifery Appointment
Review test/investigations, Education on optional screening
28 weeks: Midwifery Appointment
Review pathology tests, Education
32 weeks: Midwifery Appointment
Preparation and preferences for birth
34 weeks Midwifery Appointment
Additional pathology & GBS vaginal swab, &
Education newborn tests/investigation/vaccinations
36 weeks: Midwifery Appointment
38 weeks Midwifery Appointment
40.weeks Midwifery Appointment
Natural forms of induction, discuss options and risk associated with going beyond due date
41 weeks Midwifery Appointment
Discuss risk of post dates, induction of labour