We all know the joy and warm feeling we get when a baby smiles at us. There is nothing quite like the moment when a baby breaks into a gummy grin, especially if you feel like you are the reason for the grin. It’s almost like you’ve personally made the sun shine. This is the…
Children love to play. As parents we all know that part of the job of being a child, and a big part of childhood, is playing. For most parents though we wonder what are we supposed to do with our babies? How do you play with a baby and is it really important when they…
Have you ever been asked –“Is baby getting enough tummy time?” But what does “enough” mean, how much time does baby really need to play on their tummy and why is it so important? Most health professionals will tell you that baby needs practice playing on their tummy and often parents will say that baby…
We are excited to introduce you all to Jillian, the newest member of the Coast Life Midwifery team! She will be a big part of the Midwifery Group Practice and also Continuity of care. Here is a little snippet from her bio…… Jillian was fortunate to discover her passion and love for Midwifery early in…
What does Continuity of Midwifery Care mean? I have decided to write this Blog from my perspective as a midwife who not only trained in the hospital environment but also worked in a public maternity unit for over 25 years. I am Allison Stephens and have worked in the public system I have met many…
A new era for Sunshine Coast women and their families will be celebrated in Maroochydore next week. Featuring a showcase of pregnancy workshops, demonstrations and stalls, the official opening of Coast Life Midwifery’s new practice will be open to the community on Wednesday 19 April from 10.30am. As the Sunshine Coast’s largest private…
Coast Life Midwifery hold several Birth Circle Series throughout the year. It gives women and their birth partner the opportunity to join our experienced Midwives for an education and birth preparation session. The Birth Circle Series are held on three consecutive Thursday evenings from 6pm-8pm. Explore the following topics in a relaxed and homely…
We are delighted to welcome Alecia Staines who will be joining our Coast Life Midwifery practice from February 2017…. Alecia: ‘I’m a mother of soon-to-be 4. My transition from classroom teacher to birth educator began almost 8 years ago, when I birthed my son in rural Queensland, with the local MGP. I enjoy empowering and…
We are a private midwifery practice on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland offering woman centred pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. We are passionate and committed midwives, supporting women to make informed choices and be active participants in their care. We provide experienced and exceptional evidenced based midwifery care to our women and families whether they choose to birth in hospital or at home.
07 5443 5555
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2/22 Beach Road
Maroochydore
Queensland 4558