Our Services
The Midwives House is more than a midwifery practice- it’s a shared space, a gathering place, a home for Melbourne’s
best maternity and holistic health practitioners.
A Home For Practitioners
The Midwives House is also a workspace for maternity and family focused professionals. We offer fully equipped consulting spaces for rent, creating a home for midwives, lactation consultants, bodyworkers, mental health practitioners, and other experts in women’s health.
Practitioners at The Midwives House run their own businesses, on their own terms- within a space that supports collaboration and care in the same way we support our clients.
At the heart of what we do is compassionate, evidence-based private midwifery care tailored to your unique journey.
Whether you’re:
- Planning a home birth
- Seeking antenatal or postnatal support
- Looking for shared care with a hospital
Our experienced, Endorsed Midwives provide continuity of care that keeps you informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
A One-Stop Destination for Care
Because we bring together some of Melbourne’s most trusted practitioners under one roof, our clients don’t have to run between multiple locations to get the care they need. Instead, they come here, to one place, one familiar environment, where their support team is all in one space.
Whether you’re looking for midwifery care, complementary therapies, doulas or a place to grow your own practice, The Midwives House is designed to
nurture, empower, and connect.
Located in Thornbury, we proudly serve families across Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Our team of experienced midwives provide compassionate and expert care to enhance the well-being of you and your baby. We specialise in homebirth across Melbourne, but can provide continuity of care wherever women choose to birth. Trust us to support you every step of the way.
Our rooms are warm, spacious, and designed for practitioners who value autonomy and ease. With transparent pricing, you can book by the session or the day- whatever suits your practice. No politics, no unnecessary restrictions- just a beautiful space to work, connect, and care.
Join our community of mothers-to-be and new mums. Attend our educational workshops, support groups, and connect with other families. Explore the breadth and depth of offerings from our practitioners - truly the best in the business. Experience the warmth and camaraderie at The Midwives House.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Phoebe Stefanidis
Maiden Birth Companion & Industrial Designer
Tessa and Sam are incredible to work with and are a calming and reassuring presence that made all the difference in my journey into the birth world!
They have created a space where I felt truly heard and empowered, to chase my ideal clients from the very beginning. If you’re looking for a space run by women who go above and beyond and care deeply, The Midwives House is the place and I am so grateful for them!
I have had the pleasure of knowing Sam & Tessa for over 5 years. Our shared values & morals create a strong foundation for our work, making every interaction not only poroductive but enjoyable.
I always feel a sense of excitement knowing I get to collaborate with these 2 women. Their unique balance of skills and personalities truly enhances our work environment. Their committment & teamwork make them stand out in the field.
I recently taught the Hypnobirthing Australia™ Positive Birth Program over two days at The Midwives House. I absolutely loved teaching in this space. Tessa and Sam went out of their way to get the space ready for me, I’m used to having to fill an empty room, and I was set up in no time because they’d already set it up so beautifully before I got there! The kitchen is a place for connection and it all just feels like you’re coming into this gorgeous, welcoming home. Sit down, let’s chat, put the kettle on, be inspired. Just magic. I can’t wait to teach here again, there is an incredible energy about this space and I feel so privileged to be a part of it!
"just magic"
Meet Our Practitioners
Get to know the dedicated midwives and holistic practitioners who work from our nurturing space. As some of the best known names in Melbourne maternity circles, each practitioner brings unique expertise, having taken the opportunity to contribute to our warm and supportive community.
If you share our ethos and are interested in joining our collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to become a part of our team.
Our practitioners enjoy the freedom to work in a way that honours their skills, their clients, and their values- without unnecessary restrictions. Here, care is unrushed, relationships are central, and the space itself feels like home.
Giada Yoga
Pregnancy Yoga
Jade facilitates a prenatal yoga program every Saturday designed to empower you at every stage of your motherhood journey. She
been a practitioner of yoga for two decades, her whole adult life. It was her own experiences during pregnancy and early motherhood that led her yo yoga teaching as a pathway for healing and a way to share with others the tools that have supported her on her motherhood journey.
LA Therapy
Music Therapy
Lauren is a passionate and experienced Registered Music Therapist. She facilitates Connect & Bloom at The Midwives House, a community music group for ex NICU/SCN families that runs on Tuesday mornings at The Midwives House. The group is designed to foster connection, development and your baby's overall wellbeing. Lauren also assists in supporting your experience and transition into community groups.
Hypnobirthing with Jess
Hypnobirthing Positive Birth
Jess is a busy a mum of 4 and a wife to her loving husband. Jess holds hey Hyponobirthing Australia Positive Birth Program every fortnight at The Midwives House. Jess is a warm, comforting presence, which she developed during 18 years of specialty nursing. It is now her pleasure to teach and advocate for women and she looks forward to continuing her journey as she moves into the midwifery space.
Full Circle Womancraft
Hypnobirthing Positive Birth
Amy is a Midwife, Hypnobirthing Australia™ Practitioner, and Women's Circle Facilitator, with a passion for supporting women through one of the most transformative experiences of their lives- birth. Amy runs her holistic Hypnobirthing Australia Positive Birth Program monthly from The Midwives House.
The Village Hive
Occupational Therapy
Jess works out of The Midwives House every Friday morning, supporting parents with child development and maternal mental health. She is a skilled professional who creates a safe and empowering space for her clients. Her empathetic and calm nature allows her clients to lead the direction of sessions and work towards living a more connected and fulfilled life. She draws on a range of tools and modalities, to develop skills and deepen her clients' understanding of themselves and others.
Josie Hipwell
Doula & Owner of
Radiant Birth
Josie is a Birth and Postpartum Doula and the owner of Radiant Birth, she is a mother of two. She offers warm, grounded support and education in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Josie works out of The Midwives House every Thursday. With training in Internal Pelvic Release, birth debriefing, and embodied education, she weaves together bodywork and compassionate guidance to honour each person's sovereignty and unique experience.
Jo Askham
Internal Pelvic Release
Jo is an experienced birth attendant. Based on the work, teachings and wisdoms of Fiona Hallinan, Jenny Blyth and Andrea Lopez, and coupled with her midwifery, doula and bodywork knowledge, Jo is available to work with you to connect you to your body and together explorer the possibilities of potential space for a better birth. Jo offers her expansive Internal Pelvic Release work from The Midwives House at a time that best suits you.
Di Diddle
Childbirth Education, Doula & The Thompson Method Breastfeeding Practitione
Come on a comprehensive journey through labour, birth & breastfeeding; informing you, preparing you & empowering you, with practical skills so that you can step into your birth feeling trusting & confident in your body.
Feel confident to open your body, let go & give birth with all your instinctive power. Then feel confident to hold your baby in your arms & breastfeed them following your innate mothering instincts.
George & MIlla
Singing Mamas
George and Milla are internationally accredited Singing Mamas songshare leaders providing song circles for women of all ages. Perinatal singing is an evidence-based practice that provides 'me time' for mums, soothes babies, and supports the mother-infant bond. Singing Mamas, which runs every Tuesday, is a place to come as you are, whether you have a singing background or not. You will release feel-good chemicals, and make new friends over simple songs and lullabies followed by a cuppa and cake.
Tessa Stogian
Holistic Homebirth
Tessa became a midwife to support women and their families to have choice and control around the way they navigate their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journeys. She had worked in a variety of settings and all of that solidified the idea that to provide true, gold standard care, opening her own practice was the way to go. Her focus remains on advocating for her clients and investing her time and energy into ongoing learning, big, expansive conversations with her clients and - hopefully having a bit of a laugh along the way.
Sam Rouse
The Homebirth Midwife
Sam is a registered Midwife with over 15 years experience. The focus of her practice is home birth in Melbourne.
She offers families a complete continuity of care service. Continuity of care means being able to provide antenatal care and education, birth support and complete post-natal care and breastfeeding support up to 6 weeks after birth.
I work to a midwifery philosophy in that I believe that pregnancy and birth are normal life events, not medical conditions.
Could this be you?
We are always open to sharing our space with innovative, passionate practitioners who are ready to level up their practice!
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Explore our calendar of upcoming events, parenting groups and offers from our holistic practitioners, aimed at enriching the knowledge and skills of our community. From workshops on wellness and childbirth education to mentorship programs for aspiring midwives, we are committed to fostering growth and collaboration within our nurturing space.
We welcome you to reach out and connect with us. Whether you have inquiries about our space, want to learn more about our services, or simply wish to visit The Midwives House, our team is here to assist you. Feel free to use the contact form below or visit us at our Thornbury location. We look forward to welcoming you into our warm and supportive community.
Come & Have a Chat
Room Options and Booking
Discover the diverse room options available at The Midwives House, designed to provide a comfortable and inviting space for practitioners and clients. From cozy consultation rooms to spacious wellness studios, our rooms are thoughtfully crafted to cater to a range of holistic practices. Run by experienced private midwives, we foster a supportive environment, that looks after you the same way you look after your clients.
Located in the heart of Thornbury, a vibrant, progressive suburb just a few kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, our space offers the perfect blend of accessibility and community appeal. With excellent public transport connections, including the 86 tram line nearby, the location is ideal for practitioners who want to serve a health-conscious and diverse community. Thornbury’s growing reputation for alternative healthcare and wellness makes it an ideal setting for professionals looking to align with like-minded practitioners in a collaborative, aspirational environment.
Immerse yourself in a space where wisdom and warmth converge. The Midwives House is a gathering place for practitioners dedicated to woman-centred care, offering a sanctuary for connection, support, and growth. Here, tradition and innovation meet, fostering a collective of skilled professionals who honour the depth of their work while shaping the future of maternity and holistic health.
Unmatched Thornbury Setting
Energetic & Vibrant Location
Spacious Consulting Rooms
Community Kitchen & Shared Spaces
Nestled among thriving cafés and community spaces, our welcoming location is easily accessible by the 86 tram, Thornbury Train Station, and car.
Seven beautifully appointed rooms, each designed to feel calm, inviting, and private.
Practitioners can rent by session or full day.
Our large, fully equipped kitchen and spacious communal areas provide the perfect environment for relaxation, connection, and collaboration. Our welcoming space is designed to foster community and support.
Our Innovative Founders
Private Midwives:
Samantha Rouse & Tessa Stogian
Samantha Rouse and Tessa Stogian, experienced private midwives and passionate advocates for person-centered care, founded The Midwives House as a space for practitioners to cohabit, collaborate, and thrive.
With a shared vision of reclaiming midwifery as an intuitive, embodied practice, they have created a sanctuary in Thornbury where wisdom, care, and connection flourish.
With over 20 years of combined experience in private practice, home birth, education, and midwifery support, Tessa and Sam have created a space where women, families, and practitioners can feel truly supported.
The Midwives House is more than a space- it’s a remembering, a return to the heart of our work, where practitioners of all kinds are free to work on their own terms and families receive care rooted in trust and tradition.
Committed to Excellence in All Aspects
Dedicated to Flexibility
We understand how mothers and maternity practitioners work.
At The Midwives House, we believe that caring for others should never come at the cost of caring for yourself and your family.
We offer flexible room hire options and supportive working arrangements designed for women - especially mothers - who want to stay connected to their work without sacrificing their presence at home.
Whether you're returning to practice after maternity leave, building your private practice slowly, or simply needing space that honours your rhythm, The Midwives House is here for you.
We understand the juggle, the passion, and the need for community. That’s why we’re not just a place to work, we’re a place where you’re supported, respected, and nurtured as you grow.
Work when it fits your life. Build a practice at your own pace. Be part of a community that truly gets it.
That is why we offer transparent pricing with options for
short, daily, casual and longer term license agreements.
