Our Midwives
Midwives are experts in birth. Midwifery is the art of safeguarding the natural process of pregnancy, labor and birth. Midwives support the pregnant woman’s right to give birth in a setting of her choice. Since at least 90 percent of all births are normal, midwifery seeks to avoid the occurrence of any unnecessary medical interventions, although we do know when to use modern technical advances to ensure the health of your baby.
The concept of midwifery is to entrust the care of childbearing women to people who understand the experience of childbearing and its many facets including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
We are registered professional independent practising midwives committed and passionate about natural birth.
Helping women and families through this transition in life is what we love to do!
Because we believe that continuity of care is important, each client has 2 midwives who see her throughout her prenatal, birth, and postnatal care.
Jaimee Smith
Independent Endorsed Midwife
Hi – my name is Jaimee and I am a privately practicing endorsed registered midwife. That means that I can care for you and your growing baby for your antenatal appointments, throughout your labour and birth, and for 6 weeks after your baby is born. You are far more likely to have a normal, positive birth if you have the same midwife with you throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth. Likewise, if you have a normal, uninterrupted birth experience, establishing breastfeeding is often straightforward and enjoyable. I am an experienced (and passionate!) childbirth educator and also offer classes in birth, breastfeeding and caring for your new baby.
The word ‘midwife’ means ‘with woman’ and I love being a midwife! It is such a privilege to walk with you through this incredible time of transition and growth. My relationship with you exists within the context of a wider network of health care professionals and therefore I will make referrals to and collaborate with those other care providers as needed. We will work in partnership together so that you can make informed choices about your care, and feel nurtured and confident as you navigate your options and adapt to your changing body and growing baby.
I am also a remote area registered nurse, wife, and mother to four growing children. My family and I spent several years living and working in a village on a remote island of Indonesia before settling back in Tassie. I enjoy reading, jogging, mountain-bike riding, traveling, playing the piano and walking along quiet beaches.