Denise Jenkins is a holistically minded private midwife, who aims to support the health and wellbeing of women and their families under a social model of health. I offer antenatal shared care for women planning to birth in hospital but wanting a more personalised approach to their pregnancy care and once-off (or more if desired) education appointments for any women using any model of care, including women being cared for by a private obstetrician. I am passionate about promoting and practising woman-centred care and strongly believes fundamental human right for women to have control of their own bodies and make informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health. This approach encompasses not only physical health but emotional, spiritual, social, cultural and sexual health.
During your pregnancy, I will work as your primary Midwife. We will create an individualised Antenatal Care schedule suited to your wishes. You can have me as your primary Midwife for all of your pregnancy care starting from 12 weeks at Five Elements Health & Vitality in Fitzroy North. This may also be in collaboration with other support persons you have chosen for your care.
I am a recognised Shared Care provider collaborating with The Women’s Hospital. This means for your labour, birth and postnatal care you will be cared for by hospital midwives. I will also make the appropriate referrals to The Women’s obstetric team, a GP or others referrals (i.e. physiotherapists, mental health services) should you require specialist care that falls out my scope of practice as a Midwife. Medicare rebates are available for most appointments.
To make an appointment, please email info@denisejenkins.com.au
or you can call Denise on 0416 509 195