
Mamatoto’s Statistics for 2018
This photo just melts my heart…the true meaning of Mamatoto…it means Mother Baby in Swahili…what effects one also effects the other…

The real meaning of birth…
What a great start to life this little man has had…and his Mother. An empowering birth journey, surrounded by people… Read more

We need to be reminded about the potential dangers associated with directed pushing
The very talented Dr Rachel Reed has recently written a brilliant blog about directed pushing and it’s harmful effects on… Read more

The use of ultrasound to estimate fetal weight
Despite the evidence suggesting that Ultrasounds are quite inaccurate at estimating baby’s weight while in utero, clinicians are still turning… Read more
Midwifery Services

Homebirth
Offering you the choice of having your baby at home. Expert Midwifery care is provided to you throu

Hospital
If you would like to have your baby at hospital we can provide you with birth support in a public or

Calmbirth
Small groups, the Calmbirth classes are run over a weekend in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Come and
“As a midwife, facilitate what is happening rather than what you think ought to be happening.”
“Birth is about making mothers…strong, competent and capable.”
“What lies behind you and what lies before you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you.”
Mamatoto Midwives are a small boutique Midwifery Practice of ‘hand picked’ Midwives based around Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.