Birth

Akal Khalsa Independent Midwife

Contact Name:
Akal Khalsa
Phone Number:
02 9660 2127
Service Description:
Akal is a pioneer in independent midwifery in Sydney and has been assisting women to birth calmly and confidently in the security and privacy of their own homes since 1979.
Akal believes that the way in which a woman births is vitally important.  It can have a profound effect on her self-esteem and be reflected in her ability to confidently mother her children.
To assist in this process she offers her services to those women who see birth as a natural, normal, healthy life event.  The advantage of one-to-one midwifery care is that it enables you to discuss every aspect of your care during your pregnancy.  You are a crucial part of the decision making process and it allows you to explore and optimise your birth options.
You will receive individualised antenatal care throughout your pregnancy.  During each visit, you will have a full antenatal check with ample time to ask question about your pregnancy and pending birth.  You will have telephone access between visits to answer any concerns as they arise.
Akal will attend you for the full duration of your active labour and for a minimum of four hours following birth.  Home visits are made following the birth to observe your progress and to check the baby.  She will answer your questions and assist you on the care of your new baby.

Homebirth Parents' Group

Contact Name:
Amelia Allan
Phone Number:
9817 4512
Service Description:
Homebirth Access Sydney hosts a Homebirth Parents Group on the second Wednesday of each month, at a member's home in Gladesville.

Those considering homebirth, as well as parents with their babies and children are more than welcome.  There is an indoor and outdoor play space with plenty of toys.  People who are not members of Homebirth Access Sydney will beasked to join at their second meeting. Please contact Amelia for the address and if you have any  questions.