‘Making a difference’: Business helping mums all about delivery

After working as a midwife for almost three decades, this award finalist said her work will always be rewarding and fulfilling.

My Midwives director Liz Wilkes with babies she has delivered (from left) Romy Haslem, Henry Curthoys, Poppy Carter, Lucy Paul, Ivy Taylor-Gough, Adalynn Thomas, Dawson Rogers and William Hagan. Picture: Kevin Farmer

She’s delivered thousands of babies over her lengthy career and now she’s been named as a national award finalist across seven categories.

Liz Wilkes has been a midwife for almost three decades and started her own business My Midwives 11 years ago.

My Midwives director Liz Wilkes with babies she has delivered (from left) Poppy Carter, Lucy Paul, Adalynn Thomas, Dawson Rogers and William Hagan. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Through her venture, which is one of Australia’s largest Medicare rebated midwifery practices, Ms Wilkes has supported mothers through their pregnancy, labour, birth and post-birth journeys.

And now she’s been announced as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Awards across seven categories.

My Midwives director Liz Wilkes with Mel Gay (left) and her children baby Poppy and Olivia Carter. Picture: Kevin Farmer

“Our nominations have been predominantly for making a difference in the lives of women,” Ms Wilkes said.

“But it’s the women of Toowoomba who have really given me the drive to keep going because they were so passionate about what they wanted.”

My Midwives director Liz Wilkes with baby Poppy Carter. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The business owner has opened four practices in Queensland and Victoria and employs 38 midwives.

Winners will be announced on September 9.