Birth Support and Preparation Sessions
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Perhaps you feel anxious about giving birth.
Perhaps you have attended another antenatal class but still have unanswered questions.
Or perhaps you would simply prefer to prepare privately, with time to explore your individual circumstances, preferences and concerns.
My private Birth Support and Preparation Sessions give you and your birth partner personalised, evidence-informed preparation without the limitations of a set group program.
Together, we can work through your fears, explore your options, develop your birth preferences and help your partner understand how to support you confidently throughout labour and birth.
Clinic appointments and home visits are available.
What would you like help with?
Every session is tailored to you. You do not need to know exactly what you need before getting in touch.
Creating your birth plan
A good birth plan is more than a list of ideal preferences.
I can help you understand your options, identify what matters most to you and create a flexible birth plan that supports informed decision-making, even when birth takes an unexpected turn.
We can discuss:
- Your preferred birth environment
- Supporting the physiology of labour
- Pain relief options
- Vaginal examinations and monitoring
- Induction of labour
- Caesarean birth preferences
- Immediate skin-to-skin contact
- The first breastfeed
- How your birth partner can advocate for and support you
Reducing fear and anxiety
Feeling anxious about birth is far more common than many people realise. Whether your fears stem from previous experiences, stories you’ve heard, uncertainty about labour or simply fear of the unknown, our session will be tailored to what you need.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Some parents simply need a better understanding of how birth works. Others benefit from reframing unhelpful beliefs, building confidence through knowledge, or learning practical tools they can use during pregnancy and labour.
Where appropriate, I may incorporate Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), along with other evidence-informed approaches, to help reduce anxiety and build confidence.
The aim isn’t to convince you that birth won’t be challenging. It’s to help you feel calmer, more informed and more confident in your ability to navigate whatever path your birth takes.
Preparing your birth partner
Birth partners often want to help but are not always sure what they are supposed to do.
Your partner will learn how birth works, what you may need during different stages of labour and how to offer practical and emotional support without feeling helpless or overwhelmed.
We can also discuss communication, decision-making and how your partner can help protect your birth environment.
Preparing for an induction or caesarean birth
Positive birth preparation is not limited to spontaneous vaginal birth.
A private session can help you understand what may happen during an induction or planned caesarean and identify the choices that may still be available to you.
The aim is not to promise a particular type of birth. It is to help you remain informed, involved and supported however your baby is born.
Choose the Session That Suits You
Whether you’re looking for a focused conversation or comprehensive birth preparation, there’s an option to suit your needs
No rigid scripts. No one-size-fits-all.
Just real support for you, your baby, and your birth preferences.
1-Hour Session
$180
A one-hour appointment is best when you have one clearly defined area you would like help with.
This may include:
- Reviewing your birth plan
- Discussing a planned induction
- Preparing for a planned caesarean
- Exploring one particular fear or concern
- Understanding your birth options
- Answering questions after attending another antenatal course
- Preparing for a conversation with your maternity care provider
Because the hour passes quickly, this option works best when you already know exactly what you would like to cover.
Two-hour birth preparation session
$360 · Recommended
This is the option I recommend for most first-time parents.
Two hours gives us enough time to explore your concerns properly without the session feeling rushed.
Depending on your needs, we may cover:
- How labour begins and progresses
- The hormones and physiology of labour
- Understanding pain and working with your body
- Reducing fear and building confidence
- Your birth preferences and available options
- Creating or reviewing your birth plan
- Informed decision-making and the BRAIN framework
- The role of your birth partner
- Supporting the birth environment
- Your individual questions and concerns
This is also a good option for parents who have previously given birth but would like more personalised preparation this time.
Three-hour practical birth preparation session
$540
The three-hour session allows us to cover your birth planning, mindset and partner preparation while also spending time practising hands-on labour techniques.
This may include:
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Massage and touch
- Acupressure points for labour
- Positions for labour and birth
- Movement and practical comfort measures
- Ways your partner can help you feel safe and grounded
- Supporting you through contractions
- Adapting techniques if labour is induced or medically managed
- Practising communication and decision-making together
This is the best option for couples who want a more complete private alternative to attending a group birth class.
Not sure how much time you need?
You do not need to decide alone.
Tell me what you are hoping to gain from the session, and I will give you an honest recommendation about whether one, two or three hours is likely to suit you best.
For most first-time parents wanting to address birth fears, develop their birth preferences and prepare their partner, I usually recommend starting with a two-hour session.
Choose three hours when you would also like plenty of time to practise hands-on labour and partner-support techniques.
Clinic Appointments or Home Visits
Choose the setting that suits you best. Whether you’d prefer the convenience of a home visit or the calm environment of a clinic, we’ll find an option that works for you.
Why Prepare with Me?
Personalised birth preparation, designed around you
Every pregnancy, every family and every birth is different. That’s why my private birth preparation sessions are tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re preparing for your first baby, hoping for a different experience this time, or simply want more personalised support than a group class can offer.
We all experience pregnancy and birth through our own unique lens. Our previous experiences, personality, nervous system and the way our brains process information all influence what helps us feel safe, calm and prepared. This is particularly important for parents who are neurodivergent or who find uncertainty especially challenging. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I meet you where you are and tailor our session to what you need most.
Together, we’ll explore the areas that matter most to you. That might be reducing fear and anxiety, creating a birth plan, understanding your options, preparing for an induction or caesarean birth, or helping your birth partner feel confident and ready to support you. My role is to provide evidence-based information, practical strategies and compassionate support so you feel informed, respected, supported and involved in the decisions surrounding your baby’s birth.
25+ Years' Experience
Registered Midwife, and Childbirth & Early Parenting Educator supporting thousands of Perth families.
Evidence-Based
Teaching grounded in current research while recognising that every family and every birth is unique.
IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a strong focus on preparing parents for the important first hours and days after birth.
Individualised & Independent
No scripts or one-size-fits-all advice. Every private session is tailored to your circumstances, questions and goals.
“My role isn’t to tell you how you should give birth. It’s to help you understand your options, trust your instincts and feel informed, respected, supported and involved in every decision.”
Pip Wynn Owen
Registered Midwife │ IBCLC │ Childbirth & Early Parenting Educator │ NDC Accredited Practitioner │ Parental Brain Educator
Let's Prepare for Birth Together
You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out.
Whether you know exactly what you’d like help with or you’re simply feeling overwhelmed and aren’t sure where to start, we’ll work together to create a session that meets your needs.
I’ll recommend the most suitable appointment length based on your circumstances and the areas you’d like to focus on.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to book a session?
Anytime during your pregnancy is a good time!
Most parents find it helpful to have their session between approximately 24 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. This gives you time to reflect on what you learn, discuss your preferences with your care providers and practise any techniques.
You can still book later in pregnancy. We will simply prioritise the information that is most useful to you.
Can my birth partner join the session too?
Absolutely. I strongly encourage birth partners to attend wherever possible.
Birth partners are an important part of the birth environment. Understanding what is happening and knowing how to offer practical support can help them feel much more confident.
You are also welcome to include another support person or student midwife.
Can you help me create a birth plan?
Yes. We can create a new birth plan together or review one you have already started.
We will focus on the values and priorities behind your preferences so that the plan remains useful even if circumstances change.
I am very anxious about birth. Is this suitable for me?
Yes. Many parents book because they feel frightened, overwhelmed or uncertain about birth.
We will explore your concerns gently and practically. The session is not counselling or mental health treatment, but it can complement the support you receive from your GP, psychologist, midwife or obstetrician.
Can we discuss induction?
Yes. We can explore why an induction may be offered, what the different stages may involve, questions you might like to ask and ways to adapt your birth preparation to an induced labour.
For more detailed induction education, I may also recommend my Positive Induction of Labour online course.
Can you help us prepare for a caesarean birth?
Yes. A caesarean birth still deserves thoughtful preparation.
We can discuss your preferences for theatre, your partner’s role, skin-to-skin contact, meeting and feeding your baby, and questions to raise with your maternity team.
Is this a replacement for a full antenatal class?
A three-hour private session can provide substantial personalised preparation, particularly when you already have some background knowledge or specific areas you want to address.
It cannot cover every aspect of my full birth and breastfeeding workshop. If you would like comprehensive preparation for birth, breastfeeding, newborn behaviour and biologically normal infant sleep, my One-Day Birth and Breastfeeding Workshop may be a better fit.
How many sessions will I need?
It’s completely up to you.
Some families find one session is enough to feel clear and confident. Others prefer a follow-up closer to birth or after creating their birth plan. There’s no set structure. You book as much or as little as you need.
* There is a minimum of 2 hours from the Partner Support and Crash Course
How much does a private session cost?
Sessions are $180 per hour:
- One hour: $180
- Two hours: $360
- Three hours: $540
I will help you choose the most appropriate duration based on what you would like to cover.
Can I claim private health rebates?
Maybe. Some private health funds provide rebates for childbirth education classes with a registered midwife, while others do not.
Because every fund and policy is different, it is your responsibility to contact your health fund directly and confirm whether you are eligible for a rebate before booking. I cannot guarantee that a rebate will be available.
When you contact your fund, ask whether they provide cover for antenatal or childbirth education classes with a registered midwife. I can provide invoices and provider details to support your claim if required.
Please note that eligibility, rebate amounts, and policy inclusions are determined entirely by your health fund and may change over time. Any discussions regarding rebates, claims, or reimbursement need to be made directly with your insurer.
How do I book?
Send me an enquiry with your due date, what you would like help with and whether you prefer a clinic appointment or home visit.
For home visits, please include your suburb.
I will then recommend an appointment length and offer you some suitable times.
“Our prenatal session with Pip was by far the best help we got before the birth of our second child! I headed into my last trimester well informed of the benefits of a more natural approach to labour, and had the confidence to stick with my preferences when talking with medical staff. My husband was also felt confident and well equipped to support me through labour. Highly recommend her services!”