24. Claim your power in birth with midwife Kate Patchett

With over 15 years of experience, Kate is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality maternity care. Based in Melbourne, she offers private midwifery care with continuity of care, and also runs bulk-billing clinics for women in the local area. But Kate's commitment doesn't stop there. She provides telehealth and phone consultations nationwide under the Medicare rebate scheme, ensuring women across Australia can access her expert care. Kate offers a range of services including midwife care, advocacy, coaching, education, and support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. For example, she can help women navigate the complex healthcare system, develop personalized birth plans, manage anxiety and fear, and provide breastfeeding support. No matter where you live in Australia, Kate is committed to empowering women and supporting them on their journey to motherhood. Kate is also a mother to 3 children, two who were born at home and her daughter born in a rural hospital setting. Kate is passionate in women reclaiming their power during their seasons of GROW.BIRTH.MOTHER. Kate shares: What a midwife actually is How 'continuity of care' in your pregnancy, birth and postpartum can change your experiences in this significant phase of life The importance of informed consent and what that looks like What the 'cascade of interventions' are and how this can impact your pregnancy and birth choices What midwives do in a home birth setting Reclaiming your power in birth and birthing with confidence Connect with Kate: IG: @grow.birth.mother growbirthmother.com Connect with Tris IG: @trisalexandranutrition FREE GUIDE: 5 Foods Every Woman Should Have in Her Kitchen For Hormone Balance Sync Your Cycle Masterclass - discover the secrets of your menstrual cycles and how you can support your health through each cycle