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Care that Walks Beside You

At Matrescence Birthing Centres Gold Coast, care doesn’t begin at labour and end at discharge. We offer a complete, woman-led model that supports you through the entire journey of matrescence, from your first appointment, through birth, and well into the postpartum period.
Our care model is grounded in continuity, collaboration, and respect. Whether you come with your own private midwife or are introduced to one of our endorsed midwives, your experience will be guided by a trusted care team that places your voice, your choices, and your wellbeing at the centre.
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Because birth is only the beginning.

Our Model of Care

Matrescence Birthing Centres Gold Coast is Queensland’s only licensed private, midwifery-led birth centre offering Level 2 maternity services which means we offer a unique balance of natural, physiological birth and clinically governed safety. At any and every stage of your pregnancy journey, our team at Matrescence will support you every step of the way.
Continuity of care with your private midwife and personalised attention from pregnancy through to postpartum.
Oversight and emergency transfer agreements with Gold Coast University Hospital, supported by QAS
A licensed co-admission model with doctor collaboration and chart reviews to optimise health outcomes.
A collaborative care team who walk beside you from your first appointment to postpartum recovery and beyond.
A luxurious, specially designed environment that offers a calm sanctuary to support the body’s rhythm in a natural, physiological birth.

Our Model

of Care

Physiological Birth, Designed for Safety

We believe in spontaneous, natural birth, undisturbed and guided by the body’s natural rhythm.

Our birth suites are purpose-built to support physiological birth with:
Circadian lighting
Deep water birth options
Birth slings and space to move freely
Calming, oxytocin-friendly design
We do not offer:
Inductions
Epidurals
Surgical & Instrumental Intervention
Operative Births (transfers occur if clinically required)
Should complications arise, we have established emergency transfer agreements in place with Gold Coast University Hospital, supported by Queensland Ambulance Service, for safe and timely escalation if needed.
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Who’s Involved in Your Care

Your primary caregiver is your endorsed midwife, someone who walks with you through pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery. You’ll also be supported by a multidisciplinary care team that includes:
Lactation consultants (IBCLCs)
Co-admitting doctors - Obstetricians and GP Obstetricians
Endorsed Midwives
Pelvic floor physiotherapists
Postpartum planning video series by Dr Oscar Serrallach
and integration session with Dr Naomi Jansson

Our Midwives



At Matrescence Birthing Centres Gold Coast, care is provided by Endorsed Private Practice Midwives experienced clinicians who practise in their own right and offer true continuity of care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

This model is distinct from hospital-based MGP programs and private obstetric care. Your midwife is your primary care provider known to you, chosen by you, and present with you throughout your journey. Care is not rostered or fragmented, but built on relationship, trust and consistency.

Our midwives share a deep commitment to woman-centred care, informed decision-making, and the protection of physiological birth. Working within a midwifery-led and medically supported framework, they collaborate with credentialed medical practitioners to ensure safety, governance and clear pathways for escalation while preserving continuity and the integrity of your experience.

Together, our midwives bring autonomy, experience and a shared set of values holding women and families with calm, respect and quiet confidence through one of life’s most significant transitions.
Shellanda Eller –
  Endorsed Midwife
Shellanda is an Endorsed Midwife and Director of Midwifery Clinical Services at Matrescence Birthing Centres Gold Coast. She is committed to creating a model of care that honours women, protects physiological birth and restores continuity to maternity care.

Her practice is grounded in advocacy, leadership and respect for women’s autonomy. Shellanda works to ensure every woman receives care that is evidence-based, consistent and aligned with her values, while also guiding the clinical vision and governance of the centre.
Alex Crowell –
Endorsed Midwife
Alex is an Endorsed Midwife who provides warm, attentive and personalised care, with a strong focus on building trust and connection with the women and families she supports. She creates a calm and reassuring environment where women feel heard, respected and confident.

Her practice is grounded in continuity, safety and respect for physiological birth. Alex supports women with clear communication and consistent presence, ensuring care is responsive, supportive and aligned with each woman’s preferences and needs.
Rachel Di Re – 
Endorsed Midwife
Rachel is an Endorsed Midwife who brings a thoughtful, holistic approach to maternity care, supporting the connection between physical, emotional and environmental wellbeing. She is deeply committed to creating care that is both clinically safe and gently nurturing.

Rachel values continuity and relationship-based care, supporting women to feel empowered and informed throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenting. Her approach is intuitive, respectful and centred on each woman’s unique experience and transition into motherhood.
Nicole Garratt –
Registered Midwife
Nicole is an Endorsed Midwife who provides calm, grounded and relationship-based care across pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. She is known for her steady presence and her ability to create a sense of safety and reassurance for women and families.

Her practice is centred on trust supporting women to feel informed, confident and deeply supported, while protecting the natural processes of birth. Nicole builds strong partnerships with each woman, ensuring care is consistent, respectful and responsive to individual needs.
Dr Volker Boehm –
  GP/Obstetrician
Dr David Addenbrooke –
  Obstetrician

Additional Support:

Functional interaction session with Dr Oscar Serrallach
Acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners
Postnatal Massage and Bodywork therapists
Osteopaths and Craniosacral Therapists
Nutritionists and Naturopaths
Postnatal Massage and Bodywork therapists
Perinatal Psychologists and Counsellors
Sleep and Infant Care Educators
Doulas
Dr Patrick Heilmann – 
Osteopath
Christine Adams – 
Lactation Consultant
Dr Oscar Serrallach – Functional Medicine GP
Dr Naomi Jansson – Acupuncturist
Shekinah Leigh –
Holistic Counsellor

Included in

Your Care:

Your care may be eligible for private health insurance rebates through our licensed co-admission model. Every woman at Matrescence Birthing Centres Gold Coast receives:
Continuity of care with your private midwife
Pelvic floor assessment during pregnancy and postpartum
One-on-one lactation education session
A home visit by a lactation consultant after birth
Six weeks of follow-up care, including home visits from your midwife
Multidisciplinary collaboration from various health professionals tailored to your needs
A sensory, oxytocin birthing sanctuary designed to support physiological birth

Additional

Support Options:

In addition to our primary care, we offer a range of add-on services at discounted rates for clients. These can be accessed independently or integrated into your care pathway. This includes:

Your Midwife,

Your Journey

Matrescence Birthing Centres Gold Coast is committed to continuity of care meaning the same midwife will walk beside you throughout your journey, building deep trust and a personalised relationship.

If you already have a private midwife, we’ll welcome them into our credentialed model. If not, we can connect you with one of our centre-endorsed midwives who share our vision of calm, respectful, and empowering birth.

Want to Know More About Your Care Options?

If you’d like to speak to someone about how care at Matrescence Birthing Centres Gold Coast might work for you, or you’re interested in working with a specific team member, we’re here to help.
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07 5634 7310
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07 5634 7310
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hello@mbcgoldcoast.com.au
A:
Proxima Building Suite 1, 22 Frazer St, Southport
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