Laura Miels (Midwife)

Meet Laura, her Registered Midwife.

Laura can best be described as a friendly, caring and positive person.

Working across all aspects of midwifery, Laura holds a special interest in wellbeing and providing a holistic approach to women’s health care. She’s a registered and practising midwife in South Australia and prior to her, was employed by the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, here in Adelaide.

Laura’s experience, spanning over a decade includes antenatal care and education, labour and delivery,
postnatal care and specialised care within the special care baby unit at the Women’s and Children’s
Hospital. Laura’s also an Australian College of Midwives member.

Laura’s other passion is her voluntary role with the HAS Foundation. This organisation provides ongoing support to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. As an active committee member, Laura’s time is largely spent fundraising and supporting families in the Paediatric Palliative Care Program at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, in order to help them create memories that last a lifetime.

When not at her or volunteering, Laura likes to pack in the fun with her husband and children. She also
keeps fit with a combination of pilates, F45 and calisthenics (competing in the Master’s Games for Calisthenics)! And, when time permits, she also loves a good book.

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Accreditations

Member, Australian College of Midwives
Volunteer, HAS Foundation

Specialisations

Antenatal Care and Education
Labour and Delivery
Postnatal Care

FAQs

Can I see a midwife for antenatal education?

Yes. Many women see a midwife for antenatal education to feel more informed and prepared during pregnancy. This may include support around pregnancy changes, labour, birth, early recovery and caring for a newborn.

Antenatal education is tailored to your needs, with a focus on helping you feel calm, confident and supported as you move through pregnancy.
What kind of postnatal support is available?
Postnatal support focuses on the early weeks and months after birth, when everything can feel new, emotional and sometimes overwhelming.

Midwifery care at this stage may include reassurance, feeding support, recovery guidance, newborn care education and space to talk through how you are feeling as you adjust to life with a baby.
Can a midwife support me if I feel anxious about labour or birth?

Yes. Many women seek midwifery support not only for education, but also for reassurance and emotional preparation. Midwives can help you talk through fears, understand what to expect and feel more grounded and supported as birth approaches. For many women, having space to process concerns makes a meaningful difference.
Can I get help with newborn care?

Yes. Midwives provide practical guidance around newborn care as part of both antenatal education and postnatal support. This may include feeding, settling, sleep rhythms, early adjustment and general confidence in caring for your baby in the first weeks.
Is midwifery care only helpful near the end of pregnancy?

Not at all. Many women benefit from seeing a midwife early in pregnancy or even throughout the entire journey. Pregnancy often brings physical changes, questions and moments of uncertainty, and midwifery care can help provide reassurance, information and continuity of support from early on.
What support is available after the baby is born?

After birth, midwifery care can support recovery, feeding, emotional wellbeing, newborn care and the adjustment into early parenthood. This is often a time where reassurance and practical guidance are just as important as medical care, helping women feel more supported through the transition.
Can I see a midwife just for guidance and reassurance?

Yes. You do not need to be experiencing complications or concerns to access midwifery support.

Many women simply want a calm, trusted professional to talk things through with, ask questions and feel more confident in their pregnancy and early parenting journey.
Where can I see a midwife at Her Health?

Midwives at Her Health practise in North Adelaide as part of a broader women-centred care team that also includes obstetrics, gynaecology, physician and dietitian services.

Care is designed to feel connected, supportive and integrated across every stage of pregnancy and postnatal life.
What is a lactation consultant and when might I need one?

At Her you are able to see one of our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. A lactation consultant is a specialist in breastfeeding and lactation.

You may benefit from seeing a lactation consultant if you are experiencing challenges such as latch difficulties, nipple pain, low or oversupply concerns, or uncertainty around feeding routines. Support is also available for women who simply want reassurance and guidance as they establish breastfeeding
.
Does Her Health offer lactation consultant support?

Yes. Lactation consultant support is available at Her Health for women who need more specialised breastfeeding and feeding assistance.

This care is focused on practical, hands-on support that helps you feel more confident and supported in feeding your baby, whether you are breastfeeding, combination feeding or working through early challenges.