Delivery
We take the time to actively address what’s to come so you feel prepared for your delivery. Our detailed medical approach ensures we get to know exactly what you and your baby need, with safety our top priority.
Our model of care
Our model of care focuses on you, your baby and this life changing event. To achieve a safe, successful delivery and a healthy mother and baby we consider and account for every potential outcome.
Throughout your antenatal care, we prepare for all aspects of delivery including:
- Mode of delivery
- Analgesic options
- Pre-delivery engagement with specialists that need to be involved prior to delivery (if applicable)
- Antenatal classes
- Your hospital booking
- Postnatal care
How we support you
Good support starts with having someone available to address your concerns. At Michael Allen our team is there when you need us. We take the time to educate you around your decisions, schedule all your external appointments, follow up your results, answer your questions and take the time to listen whenever you need an ear.
Postnatal care
Bringing a baby into the world brings on big life changes, so it’s common to need a little extra support. Our postnatal care program allows us to monitor your recovery and manage the changes that are commonly encountered in the postnatal period.
Here we cover:
- A debrief of your delivery experience
- Recovery from your delivery
- Future conception and contraception.
Emotional support:
- Psychological and social adjustments of parenthood including expectations, mood, self-care and relationships
- Social support and the local networks available to you
- Family adjustments.
Mother and baby general health:
- Physical adjustments including fatigue, sleep, breastfeeding and the other changes your body experiences postnatally.
These appointments mean we can continue to look out for you, giving you a helping hand when you need it.
FAQs
We will only ever offer pain relief options that are safe for both you and your baby. Both medicated and non-medicated pain relief is available and we only proceed once each option is explained in detail and you’re fully comfortable. The main options available are:
Types of medicated pain relief:
- Nitrous oxide gas (laughing gas)
Laughing gas allows you to still feel in control and can be altered if you start feeling too lightheaded or nauseated - Pethidine or morphine injection
Pethidine and morphine are strong painkillers which can give significant pain relief by simulating the effect of endorphins in the body. - Epidural
Epidurals are an injection of anesthetic into the lower back which causes a loss of sensation in the area. During long labours they can be especially helpful in helping you sleep and regain strength.
Types of non-medicated pain relief:
- Relaxation techniques guided by your midwife or partner
- Movement - change positions or go for walks to help with contraction pain
- Heat or ice packs can help alleviate pain
- Massage
- Complementary therapies like acupuncture, acupressure or aromatherapy.
Alternatively, there are also non-medicated pain relief options that can be administered like a TENS machine (sends small electrical pulses into the body to release endorphins) which help with back pain without side effects.
While we would love to say a perfect delivery exists, the reality is that can't always be the case. No matter how prepared you try to be, there is always the possibility of complications during childbirth. But you can rest assured knowing that you have a knowledgable, highly-trained team who have your baby's best interests at heart.
About 6 weeks after your pregnancy, we will book you in for a postnatal appointment to check in and offer any further help or support. At this point we will identify if you need any further gynaecological treatment or alternative assistance.
FAQs
We will only ever offer pain relief options that are safe for both you and your baby. Both medicated and non medicated pain relief is available and we only proceed once each option is explained in detail and you’re fully comfortable. The main options available are:
Types of medicated pain relief:
- Nitrous oxide gas (laughing gas)
Laughing gas allows you to still feel in control and can be altered if you start feeling too lightheaded or nauseated. - Pethidine or morphine injection
Pethidine and morphine are strong painkillers which can give significant pain relief by simulating the effect of endorphins in the body. - Epidural
Epidurals are an injection of anesthetic into the lower back which causes a loss of sensation in the area. During long labours they can be especially helpful in helping you sleep and regain strength.
Types of non-medicated pain relief:
- Relaxation techniques guided by your midwife or partner
- Movement - change positions or go for walks to help with contraction pain
- Heat or ice packs can help alleviate pain
- Massage
- Complementary therapies like acupuncture, acupressure or aromatherapy
Alternatively, there are also non-medicated pain relief options that can be administered like a TENS machine (sends small electrical pulses into the body to release endorphins) which help with back pain without side effects.
While we would love to say a perfect delivery exists, the reality is that can't always be the case. No matter how prepared you try to be there is always the possibility of complications during childbirth, but you can rest assured knowing that you have a knowledgeable, highly-trained team who have your baby’s best interests at heart.
About 6 weeks after your pregnancy, we will book you in for a postnatal appointment to check in and offer any further help or support. At this point we will identify if you need any further gynaecological treatment or alternative assistance.
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6 Sheen St. Subiaco WA 6008 | P 9381 2400