Midwife Sessions

Our midwives play a key role in supporting you throughout your pregnancy and postnatal journey, providing guidance, monitoring your wellbeing, and offering care every step of the way.

During your pregnancy care with Dr Renee, you will have dedicated appointments with our midwives at approximately 24 and 36 weeks’ gestation. Each session runs for around 40 minutes and covers a range of important topics, including:

  • Fetal movements

  • Safe sleeping

  • Introduction to childbirth education

  • Maternal vaccinations

  • Mental health screening

  • Birth and caesarean preparation

  • Signs of labour

  • Frances Perry House Maternity Care Centre

While our midwives may not be present at your birth, you will be supported by the experienced team at Frances Perry House. Our midwives remain an integral part of your care throughout pregnancy, providing personalised guidance, monitoring your wellbeing, and offering ongoing support.

Following your birth, one of our midwives will check in with you via phone at around 2 to 3 weeks postpartum. They are also available for additional support between your scheduled appointments.

Meet our midwives

Paula

Paula is an Endorsed Midwife & Registered Nurse working alongside Dr Renee, with 8 years of experience supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period. She has a particular passion for postpartum care and the often overlooked transition into early parenthood. 

Paula is known for her warm, down-to-earth and reassuring approach, creating a space where women feel safe, heard and supported. She combines evidence-based care with a holistic perspective, recognising the emotional, physical and practical needs of each individual and family. 

She is especially passionate about helping families feel confident as they navigate the early weeks with their newborn. Paula runs her own private in-home postnatal support service, Pause Postpartum, where she provides personalised care, education and gentle reassurance during what can be a transformative and vulnerable time. Patients under Dr Renee's care also have the opportunity to access this additional layer of support during the postnatal period. 

Outside of midwifery, Paula enjoys staying active through running and pilates, spending quality time with her partner and two dogs, and traveling whenever she gets the opportunity. 

Hannah

Hannah is a Registered Endorsed Midwife at Dr Renee rooms as well as a Clinical Midwife Specialist at Frances Perry House. Having been a midwife for over 8 years, she has extensive experience across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal care, and the neonatal special care nursery.  

Hannah is known for her calm, compassionate, and professional approach, providing personalised, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s individual needs and preferences. She is passionate about education and supporting families to feel informed, confident, and well-prepared throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey.  

With a strong appreciation for continuity and clear communication, Hannah strives to create a supportive and reassuring experience, ensuring patients and their families feel genuinely cared for at every stage.  

Outside of midwifery, Hannah enjoys spending time with her young son and family, walking her dog, practicing Pilates and yoga, discovering great food and travelling.