As an endorsed midwife, Felicity can provide Medicare-rebatable midwifery care during pregnancy and after birth, combined with specialist IBCLC lactation support.

This significantly reduces your out-of-pocket cost.

Antenatal (Pregnancy) Care

Medicare rebates are available for antenatal midwifery consultations during pregnancy.

Services include:

• Antenatal education and preparation

• Breastfeeding education and preparation

• Birth planning support

• Pregnancy health checks

• Bulk billed phone consults - nothing to pay

Postnatal Care (After Birth)

Services include:

• Comprehensive IBCLC lactation assessment and support

• Postnatal midwifery care (Medicare rebatable)

• Evidence-based treatment plan

• Check in and follow up support

• Birth debrief

• Bulk billed phone consults - nothing to pay

The midwifery portion is bulk billed through Medicare - you only pay the gap.

Am I Eligible?

Antenatal care: Medicare card holders during pregnancy

Postnatal care:

• ✓ Your baby is under 8 weeks old

• ✓ You have a current Medicare card

• ✓ You're seeing Felicity for postnatal care

What You’ll Pay - Whilst it depends on the care you are accessing, see below for an example of what to expect:

Antenatal Appointment

• Total fee: $280

• Medicare rebate : $73.75

• You pay: $206.25

Clinic Initial Appointment

• Total fee: $380

• Medicare rebate: $162.60 (baby 0-6 weeks) OR $53 (baby 7-8 weeks)

• You pay: $217.40 - $327

Home Visit

• Total fee: $450

• Medicare rebate: $162.60 (baby 0-6 weeks) OR $53 (baby 7-8 weeks)

• You pay: $287.40 - $397

Phone Consult

• 100% Bulk billed (antenatal or baby 0-7weeks)

• You pay $0

Questions?

Do I need a GP referral?
No referral needed.

How is Medicare processed?
We bulk bill the midwifery portion directly - you simply pay the gap amount.

Can I claim Medicare for telehealth?
Yes, Medicare rebates apply to clinic, home visit and telehealth consultations with Felicity.