Publicly Funded Homebirth Currently Available in Australia

[Cyathea]

The womens and childrens is on the verge...hopefully all official very soon

[Ozziehoffy]

Do you know if there any update to the Brisbane area as yet?

[Sair]

Is there something we can do to try and make Homebirth a public health option? I am really keen on investigating this option and being part of trying to make it happen. I am hoping that I am successful with a VBAC this time so I can homebirth next time.

[Midwife Melissa]

Is there something we can do to try and make Homebirth a public health option? I am really keen on investigating this option and being part of trying to make it happen. I am hoping that I am successful with a VBAC this time so I can homebirth next time.

There has been a recent Maternity Services Review where anyone could write in with their suggestions for improvements. Many of the people who responded were consumers of maternity services, which is great. Sadly, women having VBACs are often not "allowed" to birth at home within a hospital framework, regardless of having a vaginal birth subsequent to the CS. I'm in Sydney - it might be different where you are. This highlights why we still need private midwifery services IMO.

[Sair]

Oops thought the post must not have gone through as it was still open on my computer.

[Cyathea]

Do you know if there any update to the Brisbane area as yet?

Unfortunately, knowing Brisbane as I do, I think they may well be the LAST state coming on board with it...(So, no, nothing in the works)

Although I am very willing to be proved wrong, we will see if the recent maternity review makes any difference to things...

[Snacks]

So in booking in, are you restricted by location? I am a fair way from Kogarah (don't know how many kms but I'd guess it'd take me a good hour to get to Kogarah) so would I be rejected for being out of area?

[Cyathea]

So in booking in, are you restricted by location? I am a fair way from Kogarah (don't know how many kms but I'd guess it'd take me a good hour to get to Kogarah) so would I be rejected for being out of area?

I would think a quick phone call to them would be the best bet to find that out...

[Midwife Melissa]

So in booking in, are you restricted by location? I am a fair way from Kogarah (don't know how many kms but I'd guess it'd take me a good hour to get to Kogarah) so would I be rejected for being out of area?

I think they only go within a 20-30 minute radius from the hospital. You could still have a homebirth with a private midwife.

[Snacks]

Thanks for the responses - I should call just out of interest. I don't think it's all that relevant though as I'd have a hell of a time convincing DH even if they would take me on.
We can't really afford the private midwife, melissa I just think it's appalling that they are not covered by all private health funds or that you can't homebirth through the public system in all areas. (If this were the case, I would've started working on DH before we got pregnant )
And yes, I've written to my MPs about it