Coastal Midwives is owned and operated by Tracey Foster and she has over 25 years of experience within midwifery practice and care.
Tracey Foster
Eligible Private Practicing Midwife, International Certified Lactation Consultant, Child & Family health Nurse, Well Women’s Screening & Registered Nurse.
I am a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Lactation Consultant. I have been privileged to be a part of the birthing experience and care of many women both at home and in the hospital/birth centre settings.
I have gained considerable experience working in a variety of midwifery roles, Tertiary Hospitals and Aboriginal Health within a community setting. This includes Caseload Midwife, Antenatal Clinic, Birth Suite, Postnatal Care and Distance Educator with the Australian College of Nursing & Southern Cross University.
I have further qualifications in midwifery, education, child and family health, well women’s screening and International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants.
I am a strong advocate for women, passionate about women centered care and I strongly believe in supporting women to safely achieve the birthing experience they desire, including water birth, VBAC, twins and vaginal breech.
As a lactation consultant, I promote and protect breastfeeding while honoring the mother’s choice about feeding options.
In my spare time, I like to dragon boat, camp and bush-walk with my family and friends.