Miriam Ackroyd

Endorsed Midwife

REDLANDS 4160
0439 602 967
hello@lifeisbeautiful.com.au

Hello, I’m Miriam, offering homebirth in the Brisbane region. I’ve been a midwife for 15 years and have experience working in both the home and hospital settings. Birth-work is my hearts-work. Supporting women to become different versions of themselves is such a phenomenon I’m privileged to bear witness to. I get to hold space for women to rock, moan, dance, and roar in their bloody birth rite - birthing both a baby and themselves in the same process.

I believe in the normality of the childbearing process. During our journey together we constantly strive towards a physically and emotionally healthy mum, baby, and family unit. Although I believe pregnancy and birth are normal functions of a woman’s body, I am skilled to recognise deviations from the norm and act swiftly if necessary. But it’s done calmly, and the woman always, always has choices and remains the center of the care. The safety and dignity of the woman and her baby are at the core of everything I say and do. I’m here to hold space for women in whatever way she wants to be held.

I have been a professional photographer for over 20 years, document love, birth and everything in between around the world. I’m obsessed with the Beatles (hence the name!) and can’t wait to hold your hand. 

DISCLAIMER
Homebirth Queensland bears no responsibility for the birthing woman’s choice of midwife or her decision to birth at home. Refer to the HBQ constitution – copies available on request. Women are encouraged to make informed choices and to take responsibility for their birthing decisions. Homebirth IS legal in Queensland, there are however restrictions on those who provide midwifery care for a birthing woman choosing Homebirth. For information regarding this legislation and other information about the registration of midwives please visit http://www.ahpra.gov.au.