Known Midwife: Fees & Payment Guide

Main Costs

• Home Birth: $4500 (Does not include pregnancy or postnatal care).

• Pregnancy Package: $1600 (Rebate approx. $1000).

• Postnatal Package: $1800 (Rebate approx. $1000).

• Hospital Support: $2700 (for "Call the Midwife" service).

Flexible Payment

• Per-Visit:

  • Pregnancy Visit: $160 (Medicare rebate applies).

  • Postnatal Visit: $240 (Medicare rebate applies).

  • Denmark Clinic: Fully bulk-billed on Mondays.

  • Payment Plan: Available through Soft Steps; balance due by 30 weeks.

• Potential Rebates & Coverage

• AMH: Benefit of up to $1000 for home birth.

• Peoplecare: High-level policies may cover some home birth costs.

• Defence Force: Can provide full coverage for all private midwifery care.

• Bupa: Covers some pregnancy and postnatal services.

• We will continue to campaign for Medicare to cover home birth costs, ensuring it's an accessible option for everyone.