Home Maternity

Imagine going home with your newborn baby for the first time and having your very own midwife waiting for you.

 

Benefits


Our Home Maternity Service can provide you with support, advice and the confidence to attend to all your baby's needs, as well as your own, especially during those vital first days or weeks before community services may commence.

> Postnatal Support
> Early Hospital Discharge Support
> Premature & Complex Baby Support
> Domestic Support
> Antenatal Care Support

Post Natal Support

Providing you with reassurance, confidence and peace of mind when you need it most – on returning home. Our experienced midwives will provide you and your baby with the highest standard of holistic, post natal care to assist you to successfully manage your baby’s feeding and care needs in the relaxed environment of your own home during this exciting, but challenging time.

Early Hospital Discharge Support

If you decide you would prefer an early discharge from hospital and your Obstetrician and Paediatrician are agreeable – our experienced midwives will provide all aspects of your post natal care in your home, working collaboratively with your Medical Specialists, ensuring the best results are achieved for you, your baby and family.

Premature & Complex Care Baby Support

If your baby was born prematurely or has complex care needs and has required Nursery hospital care, HSS midwives can assist you to confidently manage your baby’s feeding and care when he/she is discharged home.

Domestic Support

Additional supportive services for a broad range of domestic and family home help (ie cleaning, shopping, laundry, meal preparation, family care activities) can be provided by our team of friendly, experienced carers, allowing you to rest and care for your baby without the added stress of domestic concerns.

Ante Natal Care Support

Before your baby is born, you may desire HSS assistance with your care, domestic and family support. We will work with you to ensure your pregnancy is as stress free as possible.

 
 

Services We Provide


Post natal observations
Comprehensive post natal observations & checks for mother & baby to ensure well being & birth recovery

Feeding management
Support with comprehensive feeding management
Breast feeding advice to assist lactation establishment

Newborn baby care
Weight monitoring

Jaundice monitoring

Neonatal (Newborn) screening test if early discharge

Parenting advice & support
Emotional support for mother
Parenting advice & support for mother & her partner

Daily routine establishment
Assistance to establish a daily routine(ie feeding & sleeping patterns)

Multiple birth support
Feeding & care management support

Wound management
Maternal wound management to ensure you recover as quickly and safely as possible

Premature/complex care baby support
Advice & support for premature or complex care babies
Naso gastric tube feeding
Home oxygen &/or respiratory support
Stoma care

Community Services Liaison

Liaison with community services for ongoing maternal & baby support – including medical specialists, the family GP and Child, Youth & Family Health Services.

 

 
 

How To Arrange Our Services


At HSS we pride ourselves on providing a premium level of care to our clients. Our complete care management service is one of a kind.

You or your family member can contact HSS to enquire or arrange HSS care by calling the phone number listed below or click on 'request more information' & fill in the relevant details.

Alternatively, your Obstetrician, Paediatrician or GP, or the Midwifery staff at your Maternity Hospital can also arrange your care with HSS.
You may be eligible to receive a rebate from your Private Health Fund to provide maternity care at home after baby’s birth (lactation / feeding assistance & domestic support). Enquire with HSS who can confirm your health fund eligibility.



SA - (08) 8372 4999
QLD – 1800 854 300

 
 

Testimonials


“I cannot express enough how much this service has helped me and my baby.  Without this service I don’t know where I would be.  I’m sure there are many grateful mums out there.  This service is needed for so many families.”


“Great service – knowing that when I got home I was not on my own and great staff who were most professional, supportive and caring.”


“I have found the registered midwifery services provided to our younger population, notably newborn infants has been dedicated, skilled and compassionate.”