Birth Models of Care Comparison – Western Australia

Description

Choosing the right model of care can shape your entire birth experience.

This guide helps you compare your options clearly and confidently. Whether you’re planning a homebirth or exploring hospital options, this free resource outlines the major models of maternity care available across Western Australia. It’s designed to help you weigh eligibility, intervention risk, cost, and satisfaction—so you can make informed, values-aligned choices.

What’s inside: A comprehensive side-by-side table of 9 different care models; data on caesarean and induction rates, VBAC access, and postnatal care; inclusion and eligibility criteria for VBAC, twins, breech; cost estimates, continuity of care ratings, and maternal satisfaction scores; evidence-based references from AIHW, Cochrane, and WA Health. Ideal for first-time parents navigating options, VBAC hopefuls, families weighing homebirth vs hospital care, or anyone seeking clarity on how care models influence birth outcomes. Created by Sarah Del Borrello – Doula & Birth Photographer, Mother Mother Doula.