TotalCare

Yes, of course! We welcome independent midwives, in addition to working closely with the team at Kate Sheppard Midwifery. If you don’t already have a midwife, we will organise for you to meet our team.

Yes, you may choose which specialist you wish (should their schedule permit), and all of your antenatal appointments will be with your chosen specialist.

Your midwife will be your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) and will be your day-to-day point of contact as the weeks and months progress. You can expect to see your Obstetrican 4-5 times during pregnancy, and then once after the birth. However, clinics will be run every day so that your baby will be seen and monitored if necessary.

Get in touch with us as soon as you know you’re pregnant. Generally you will have your first midwifery appointment at 8-10 weeks. At this visit she will explain how she will look after you and what early blood tests and scans are available as part of early pregnancy screening. She will then book you in for your first appointment with your specialist.

Yes, our specialists are expert surgeons and do offer this service. Let’s discuss your questions and expectations. Your TotalCare fee includes a Caesarean should the need or wish arise.

We currently only deliver at North Shore Hospital, ensuring a safe environment for all patients, should the unexpected happen.

The fee for TotalCare is $3500 and is due in full by 32 weeks pregnant.

If you choose, Beginnings will maintain contact with your GP and inform them of any important developments that may occur during pregnancy. A written summary of your care will be made available to your GP after birth, as well as 4 weeks post-natal, so you can safely transition back to their care.