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Government of Western AustraliaWA Country Health Service
Having a Baby in the Wheatbelt
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Acknowledgements etc.
Having a baby in the Wheatbelt
Having a baby is one of life’s great journeys. Making decisions about your pregnancy and postnatal care and the type of birth you want are some of the many important choices you and your family will make on the path to parenthood. Sifting through the options can be an exciting but daunting task. WA Health's 'Having a baby' website is a one-stop source of information about services across WA relating to maternity care, birth and parenthood. In addition to detailing care options and listing support organisations, the website also includes information for Aboriginal women and their families, as well as information in languages other than English. For more information visit www.health.wa.gov.au/havingababy.
This Wheatbelt information booklet contains information about services and options within Wheatbelt, Western Australia.
Before becoming pregnant
If you are thinking about pregnancy, visit your doctor for a check-up. They will provide you with expert advice on planning your pregnancy. The preconception period (three months prior to pregnancy) is the time to make life changes for you and your partner that can help boost fertility, reduce problems during pregnancy and assist in recovery from birth.
During pregnancy
Most doctors will provide pregnancy (antenatal) care for women up until the third trimester and in the Wheatbelt there may be the option to have shared care with a community midwife. The GP and midwifery services available are listed in the table at the back of this booklet.
With the assistance of your doctor or midwife you will need to decide where you will give birth and whether you want to have a midwife, GP-obstetrician or obstetrician provide care during pregnancy and birth. Your decision will be influenced by the availability of services close to home, your ability and willingness to travel, and any specific health issues or needs. By half-way through your pregnancy, you should be booked into a birthing site and have your first appointment with the GP, obstetrician or midwifery service which will be caring for you and your baby during birth. If you have to travel more than 100km to access the nearest antenatal or birthing services, you may be eligible for Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) payments which cover some of the costs. You can find out more about PATS from your local hospital. You will also want to consider booking into antenatal education classes. The hospital where you book to have your baby will usually provide classes, and you can also attend videoconference classes. These are provided by midwives from Wheatbelt Health Services, and you can join in at a hospital or health service near your home. Call Narrogin Hospital 9881 0333, Northam Hospital 9690 1300 or your community midwifery service for more information.
It is a good idea to meet your local Child Health Nurse and other mothers while you are pregnant. This will make it easier to know how to find support after you have your baby. The Child Health Nurse contact details are listed at the back of this booklet, and the nurse can
let you know about local mothers’ groups and Australian Breastfeeding Association groups. There are also lots of websites and apps to help you learn more about pregnancy and birth. Look for ones which are supported by a recognised health service. There’s a list of these at the back of this booklet. As you may be receiving care from a number of health professionals during and after your pregnancy, it is a good idea to have a Hand Held Pregnancy Record and take it with you to every appointment. These are available from your GP, midwife, Birthing service and child health nurse. If you have health problems before or during your pregnancy, you may need additional care from an obstetrician and other specialists. Information on when things don’t go as planned is available on the ‘Having a baby’ link : http://www.health.wa.gov.au/havingababy/during/complications.cfm
Labour and Birth
Narrogin Hospital provides care for low-risk pregnancies and births with GP-obstetricians and midwives providing your care. If you’d like to know more about having your baby at Narrogin Regional Hospital, you can contact the hospital on 9881 0333 or discuss with your community midwifery service. The maternity staff can let you know which GP-obstetricians provide services, and about any antenatal clinics and education. No other Wheatbelt hospitals provide birthing services, and there are no publicly funded home birth services in the Wheatbelt. Depending on where you live, you may also be able to have your baby at one the following metropolitan hospitals:
St John of God Midland Public Hospital – 9462 4000
Joondalup Health Campus – 9400 9400
Armadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital - 9391 2000
King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is WA’s tertiary referral centre for complex pregnancies and high risk births. You may be referred to KEMH by your GP, obstetrician or midwifery service if you need a level of service which is not available at a smaller hospital. KEMH also operates the Family Birth Centre which provides a comfortable home-like environment with midwifery-led care. You will need to have somewhere to stay in Perth after a birth at the Family Birth Centre, and places are limited so early book-in is recommended. If you choose to have your baby at a private hospital in Perth, you will need to find a doctor who has admitting rights at that hospital. It is recommended that you ask both the doctor and the hospital about charges, and find out what is covered by your private health fund. If you live more than 1-2 hours’ drive from your birthing facility, or if there is a medical reason why you should be closer to a maternity
hospital, you may need to relocate to temporary accommodation up to four weeks before your due date. It is best to discuss this with your GP, obstetrician or midwifery service early to give you time to make arrangements. You may be eligible for PATS payments, but these do not cover all costs. A PATS information pamphlet is available from your local Wheatbelt health service.
Most women will be discharged 24-48 hours after birth. Provided the baby is healthy, the mother and baby will go home together.
After your baby is born: 0 - 6 weeks
Most mothers will be home with their new baby within the first day or two after birth. This can be a challenging time as you adjust to a new routine and learn about your baby. There are also a number of health checks required for both mother and baby during the first ten days after birth. There are home-visiting midwifery services in the Wheatbelt but, depending on where you live, they may be limited. It is a good idea to talk to the staff at your Birthing service before discharge, to make sure there is a plan to help you access these checks.
Postnatal care
What health services you’ll need to access
Local availability
Newborn Hearing Screening
This should be completed as soon as possible after birth. If not completed in Birthing service, tell your Community Midwife or Child Health Nurse and they’ll arrange for an appointment locally.
Newborn Bloodspot Screening
This should be completed between 48 and 72 hours after birth. If not completed in hospital, contact your Community Midwife, local hospital or Child Health Nurse as the blood sample may be collected at some Wheatbelt hospitals or during a home visit.
Breastfeeding advice/assistance
If you need help once you get home, your Community Midwife or Child Health Nurse will be able to assist, but they are not available seven days a week. You can call the Australian Breastfeeding Association helpline on 1800 686 268 for free telephone support 7 days a week.
Postnatal physical check - mother
You do need regular postnatal checks after giving birth to make sure your baby
Postnatal care
is gaining weight and that you are recovering without complications. The Community Midwife will see you until the fifth day, longer if there are any problems. The Child Health Nurse will usually visit you at home within 10 days of birth, but these nurses are not always midwives. Talk to your Community Midwife, Child Health Nurse or local hospital during pregnancy, so that you know what is locally available and can make arrangements for your postnatal check. If you’ve had a caesarean section, you will not be able to drive for at least two weeks (and up to six weeks) after the birth. If you live far from the birth hospital, remember to discuss options and arrange access to postnatal care before you are discharged. See your local GP 6-8 weeks after the birth of your baby to discuss: contraception, any follow up blood tests, any issues with your bladder, bowels or sutures, and a health assessment and immunisations for your baby.
Weight and physical check - baby
Community Midwives and Child Health Nurses will check your baby’s weight during a home visit and make sure your baby is well and developing normally.
Postnatal information The following information is provided to assist you during your first days at home. Problems and Concerns:
If you or your baby suddenly becomes ill (e.g. breathing problems or raised temperature for baby) please phone your doctor or closest emergency department.
Signs to report:
Any concerns with your baby
Any feeding problems with your baby
Your uterus returns to normal size in 6 weeks. Let your midwife or doctor know if any of the following signs occur:
Increased bleeding
Offensive vaginal discharge
Abdominal or calf pain
Passing clots
Painful stitches
Breast pain or pain when passing urine
The contractions or ‘after pains’ you get after the birth can be very uncomfortable, especially while breastfeeding. These contractions help your uterus shrink back to its normal size. If you are finding these contractions very painful you can try putting a hot pack on your tummy or taking a mild analgesic such as paracetamol. This will not affect your breast milk. Tiredness The birth of a new baby is a wonderful time but tiredness is a problem that most mothers encounter. To combat tiredness we suggest that you try to have a rest period each day. You may find putting a ‘do not disturb mother and baby sleeping’ sign on your front door may help, as well turning the volume of your phone down or off. If you had low iron during
your pregnancy, continue taking your iron tablets and discuss this when you visit your doctor at 6 weeks. Breastfeeding Breastfeeding gives you a great opportunity to be close to your new baby. Breastfeeding on demand will increase your milk supply. Be guided by your midwife regarding baby’s feeding needs. Make sure you drink lots of water and eat a snack during each feed. Your community midwife can provide you with information regarding your diet while breastfeeding. Bowel motions (dirty nappies) Frequent loose bowel motions can be normal for breastfed babies. Sometimes the motion is little more than a stain. It is normal for some babies to have bowel motions at each feed and for others to go five days or more. Completely breastfed babies do not become constipated. Early bowel movements are dark green or blackish in colour. After your breast milk comes in, the baby’s stools change to green and then yellow. If you are concerned about constipation in your bottle-fed baby, please contact your midwife, child health nurse or doctor. Wet Nappies Once your milk is in by the end of baby’s first week, your baby should have six or more wet nappies a day and this is your assurance that your baby is getting enough milk. Cord Care It may take up to 10 days for baby’s cord to separate. During this time there may be some dark old blood around the cord stump. This can be a normal part of the process of the cord separating. Just clean with a damp cottonwool ball or bud. Other than this, the cord only needs to be wiped dry with a cottonwool ball following the baby’s bath. If there is redness of the skin around the base of the cord or an offensive odour, inform your midwife.
Care of your stitches and grazes You should change your pad frequently. The perineum (the area between your vagina and anus) should be cleansed at least twice a day and after bowel motions. This may be done with a hand held shower, or sitting on the toilet and washing the perineum with a jug of warm water. Dry your perineum from front to back with a clean towel or pad. Do not use tampons for at least six weeks. You and your partner Each day you should spend some time sharing the day’s happenings with your family. If your partner has taken time off work, this should be spent with you and the baby and not solely on domestic matters. Keep in mind that you may experience episodes of mood swings and that this can be normal in the first few weeks after having a baby. Share workloads, joys and responsibilities of a new family member
After your baby is born: 10 days to 4 years
By the time your baby is 10 days old, you should have connected with your Child Health Nurse who will continue to assess your baby’s growth and development at scheduled times. The Child Health Nurse will also provide information about many aspects of parenting, maternal and family health, and healthy lifestyles. You can also arrange for immunisation of your baby/child by the Child Health Nurse.
As well as looking after your baby, you need to look after yourself. So
don’t skip the six week postnatal check with your GP.
Local services are listed on the following pages.
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Badgingarra Nil Moora
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
1st Tuesday morning of
month by appointment 9651 0270
Moora Hospital 9651 0222
Bakers Hill Nil Northam
Community Midwife Tel: 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
Nil Wundowie or Northam
Northam Hospital 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Balkuling Nil Corrigin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Nil Corrigin
Corrigin Hospital 9063 0333
Balladong Quairading Medical Practice Shared antenatal care Mon - Fri 9645 1210
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
Quairading Weekly visits 9041 0444
Quairading Hospital 9645 1100
Beacon Nil Kununoppin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Fortnightly visits 9041 0444
Beacon Silver Chain Nursing Post 9686 1020 Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222
Bejoording Nil Toodyay
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
Nil Toodyay
Northam Hospital 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Bencubbin Nil Kununoppin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Fortnightly visits 9041 0444
Beacon Silver Chain Nursing Post 9686 1020 Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222
Beverley Beverley Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga
1 day/week 9690 1320
Beverley Hospital 9646 3200
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
antenatal care 9646 1241
midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
Bindoon
Bindoon Medical Centre Mon – Thurs Shared antenatal care 9576 1222
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Wednesdays by appointment 9576 0510
Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Boddington Boddington Medical Practice Mon - Fri 9883 9999
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Tuesday 9883 4501 Boddington Hospital 9883 4444
Bolgart
Nil Toodyay
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888 Silver Chain Antenatal Clinic – 0409 710 440
Nil Northam or Goomalling
Northam Hospital 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Brookton Dr Remi Adebayo Beverley Tues and Thurs 9642 1485
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385 Silver Chain Midwife Weds – 0409 710 440
Brookton Weds by appointment 0409 710 440
Pingelly Health Service 9887 2222
Bruce Rock Bruce Rock Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9061 1166
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Weekly visits 9041 0444
Bruce Rock Hospital 9061 0222
Bullsbrook Bullsbrook Family Medical Practice Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9571 1478
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Clinic provided by metropolitan service 9571 1141
Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Burracoppin Nil Merredin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Nil Merredin
Merredin Hospital 9081 3222
Cadoux Nil Wongan Hills
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Kalannie, Wongan Hills or Dalwallinu
Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222 Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200
Calingiri Nil Wongan Hills
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Wongan Hills
Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222
Cervantes Nil Jurien Bay
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Lancelin or Jurien
Moora Hospital 9651 0222 Jurien Bay Health Centre 9652 0200
Chittering Nil Bullsbrook or Bindoon
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Bindoon Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service
Clackline Nil Northam
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Northam 9690 1320
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Cold Harbour Nil York
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil York
York Hospital 9641 0200
Coondle Nil Toodyay
Community Midwife 9690 1320
Toodyay 9690 1320
Northam Hospital 9690 1300 Not Birthing
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
service
Corrigin Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9063 2107
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
1 day/week 9041 0444
Corrigin Hospital 9063 0333
Cullalla Nil Bindoon or Gingin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Gingin
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Cunderdin Mon - Fri Shared antenatal care 9635 1352
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
1-2 days/week 9690 1320
Cunderdin Hospital 9635 1100
Dalwallinu Dalwallinu Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal 9661 1203
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Mondays by appointment 9661 02000
Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200
Dandaragan Nil Moora
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Tuesday afternoons by appointment 9651 4368
Moora Hospital 9651 0222
Darkan Boddington Medical Practice Tuesdays 9883 9999
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Thurs fortnightly 9885 1006
Nil
Dowerin Nil Goomalling
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
1-2 days/week 9690 1320
Goomalling Hospital 9629 0100
Dumbarton Nil Toodyay or Northam
Community Midwife 9690 1320
Nil Toodyay or Northam
Northam Hospital 9690 1300 Not Birthing
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
service
Dumbleyung St Luke’s Family Practice, Katanning First Weds of the month Tel: 9821 2155
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Thurs fortnightly 9863 5222
Dumbleyung Hospital 9863 4022
East Beverley Nil Beverley
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
Nil Beverley
Beverley Hospital 9646 3200
Gabbadah Nil Gingin or Perth
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Woodridge
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Gingin Gingin Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9575 2300
Community Midwife and Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Wed – Fri by appointment 9651 0270
Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service
Goomalling Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9629 1166
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888
1-2 days/week 9690 1320
Goomalling Hospital 9629 0100
Grass Valley Nil Northam
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Northam
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Greenhills Nil York
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program)
Nil York
York Hospital 9641 0200
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Hoddys Well Nil Toodyay
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Toodyay
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Hyden Kondinin Family Practice Thursdays 9880 5021
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Tuesdays 9894 1222
Hyden Nursing Post 9880 5021
Jennacubbine Nil Northam
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Northam
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Julimar Nil Toodyay
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Toodyay
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Jurien Bay Jurien Bay General Practice Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care (by nurse) 9688 7900
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Mondays by appointment 9652 0200
Jurien Bay Health Centre 9652 0200 Moora Hospital 9651 0222 Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service Geraldton Hospital 9956 2222 Birthing service
Kalannie Nil Community Midwife 3rd Thursday of the Dalwallinu
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Dalwallinu and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
month by appointment 9661 0200
Hospital 9661 0200
Kellerberrin Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9045 4301
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Weekly visits 9041 0444
Kellerberrin Hospital 9045 6222
Koojan Nil Moora
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Moora
Moora Hospital 9651 0222
Koorda Nil Wyalkatchem
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Fortnightly visits 9041 0444
Koorda Nursing Post 9684 1288 Wyalkatchem Hospital 9692 1222
Kondinin Kondinin Family Practice Mon & Weds 9889 1753
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Weds fortnightly 9894 1222
Kondinin Hospital 9894 1222
Kukerin Nil Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Tues fortnightly Kukerin Nursing post 9864 6047
Kulin Kondinin Family Practice Tues and Fri 9880 1315
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Kulin Health Centre Weds fortnightly 9880 1315
Kondinin Hospital 9894 1222
Kununoppin Kununoppin Medical Practice Mon – Thurs Shared antenatal care 9683 0204
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Fortnightly visits 9041 0444
Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Lake Grace Mon-Fri 9865 1208
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Weds 9890 2246
Lake Grace Hospital 9890 2222
Lancelin Lancelin Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9655 2202
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Tues & Wed by appointment 9650 1057
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Ledge Point Nil Lancelin on Perth
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Lancelin
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Lower Chittering
Nil Bullsbrook
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Bindoon
Swan Districts Hospital Birthing service
Manmanning Nil Wongan Hills or Dalwallinu
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Wongan, Dalwallinu or Dowerin
Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222
Marvel Loch Nil Southern Cross
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Nil Southern Cross
Southern Cross Hospital 9081 2222
Meckering Nil Northam or Cunderdin
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Northam or Cunderdin
Northam 9690 1300 Not Birthing service
Merredin Merredin Medical Centre Shared antenatal care 9041 2900 Karis Medical Centre
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
3 days/week 9041 0444
Merredin Hospital 9081 3222
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Shared antenatal care 9041 3126
Miling Nil Moora
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Moora
Moora Hospital 9651 0222 Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200
Moora Moora Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9651 1433
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Mon and Thurs by appointment 9651 0270
Moora Hospital 9651 0222
Morangup Nil Toodyay or Midland
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Toodyay
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service) Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service
Muchea Nil Bullsbrook
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Bullsbrook
Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Muckenburra Nil Gingin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Gingin
Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Mukinbudin Kununoppin Mon – Thurs 9683 0204
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal
Weekly visits 9041 0444
Mukinbudin Nursing Post 9047 1123
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
program) 9041 0444
Muluckine Nil Northam
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Northam
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Narembeen Narembeen Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9064 7145
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Fortnightly visits 9041 0444
Narembeen Hospital 9064 6222
Narrogin Earl Street Surgery Mon-Fri 9881 1333 John Parry Medical Mon-Fri 9881 1100
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Child Health Nurse Mon-Fri 9881 0385
Narrogin Hospital 9881 0333 Birthing service
Newdegate 9871 1528 Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Thurs fortnightly 9890 2246
Nil
Nilgen Nil Lancelin or Perth
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Lancelin
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Northam Grey St Surgery Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9622 1599 Wellington St Surgery Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9622 2200 GP Network Mon – Fri
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Mon – Fri 9690 1320
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Shared antenatal care 9621 2110
Nungarin Nil Merredin or Kununoppin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Nil Merredin
Merredin Hospital 9081 3222 Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222
Pithara
Nil Dalwallinu
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Kalannie
Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200
Pingelly Pingelly Medical Centre Mon - Fri 9887 0212
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Pingelly –Thurs Ph 9887 2222
Pingelly Health Service Health Service Midwife Tel: 9887 2222
Quairading Mon - Fri Shared antenatal care 9645 1210
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Weekly visits 9041 0444
Quairading Hospital 9645 1100
Quellington Nil York
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil York
York Hospital 9641 0200
Seabird Nil Perth
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Woodridge
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Southern Cross
Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9049 1152
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal
Weekly visits 9041 0444
Southern Cross Hospital 9081 2222
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
program) 9041 0444
Spencers Brook
Nil Northam
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Northam
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Tammin Nil Cunderdin or Tammin
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil Cunderdin
Cunderdin Hospital 9635 1100
Toodyay Mon – Sat Shared antenatal care 9547 2300
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
2 -3 days/week 9690 1320
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service)
Trayning Kununoppin Mon – Thurs 9683 0204
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Monthly visits 9041 0444
Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222
Waddington Nil Bindoon, Moora or Wongan Hills
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Bindoon or Wongan
Moora Hospital 9651 0222 Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222
Wagin Wagin Medical Centre Mon-Fri 9861 1633
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Tues and Thursday 9861 1224
Wagin Hospital 9861 3444 Narrogin Hospital
Walebing Nil Moora
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program)
Nil Moora
Moora Hospital 9651 0222
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
9651 0270
Wandering Nil Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Tues afternoon monthly 9883 4501
Narrogin Hospital 9881 0333 Birthing service
Wanerie Nil Perth
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Woodridge
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Wannamal Nil Bindoon
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
Nil Bindoon
Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Westdale Nil York
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
Nil York
York Hospital 9641 0200
Westonia
Nil Merredin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Nil Merredin
Merredin Hospital 9081 3222
Wickepin
No local surgery. Refer to Narrogin GPs
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Wickepin- fortnightly clinic 9888 2222
Narrogin Hospital 9881 0333 Birthing service
Williams Boddington Medical Practice Thursday afternoons 9883 9999
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Thurs fortnightly 9885 1006
Williams Nursing Post 9885 1006
Wongan Hills Wongan Hills Community Midwife Tues and Thurs by Wongan Hills
Town GP Midwifery service Child health clinic
Closest hospital (no birthing
service unless specified)
Medical Centre Mon - Fri Shared antenatal care 9671 1000
and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
appointment 9671 1129
Hospital 9691 1222
Woodridge Nil Perth
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9651 0270
1st & 3
rd Tues of month
by appointment 9575 2440
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service
Woolcutty Narembeen Shared antenatal care Mon – Fri 9064 7145
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Nil Narembeen
Narembeen Hospital 9064 6222
Wundowie Nil Northam or Midland
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
1 day/week 9690 1320
Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service) or Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service
Wyalkatchem
Wyalkatchem Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9681 1140
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) 9041 0444
Fortnightly visits 9041 0444
Wyalkatchem Hospital 9692 1222
Yealering Nil Narrogin or Corrigin
Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385
Wickepin- fortnightly clinic 9888 2222
Corrigin Hospital 9063 0333 Narrogin Hospital 9881 0333 Birthing service
York York Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care Tel: 9641 0000
Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888
2-3 days/week 9690 1320
York Hospital 9641 0200
Websites and apps For general help and information about pregnancy and related health issues:
a) Online Pregnancy information www.bornonline.com.au
www.mindthebump.org.au
The Bump WA https://thebumpwa.org,au/
b) Information on perinatal mood disorders and postnatal depression
Beyond Blue support service www.beyondblue.org.au
Beat baby blues www.beatbabyblues.com.au
Black dog institute www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
c) Information about pregnancy and birth
Having a Baby in WA (www.health.wa.gov.au/havingababy))
d) Breastfeeding information
Australian Breastfeeding Association (https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au
e) Information in other languages
www.health.wa.gov.au/havingababy/home/nonenglish.cfm f) Early parenting information
WA Immunisation (http://www.health.wa.gov.au/health_index/i/immunisation.cfm
www.ngala.com.au g) Sexual Assault / Family domestic violence information https://www.1800respect.org.au/daisy/
Birthing services
Narrogin Regional Hospital 9881 0333
Albany Health Campus 9892 2222
St John of God Midland Public Hospital 9462 4000
Armadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital 9391 2000
King Edward Memorial Hospital 9340 2222
KEMH Family Birth Centre 9340 2222
Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400
Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 2222
Attadale Private Hospital 21 Hislop Rd, Attadale, 6156 9330 1000 Glengarry Private Hospital 53 Arnisdale Rd, Duncraig, 6023 9447 0111 St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital (formerly Mercy Hospital) Thirlmere Rd, Mt Lawley, 6050 9370 9222
Peel Health Campus 110 Lakes Rd, Mandurah, 6210 9531 8000 St John of God Health Care Bunbury Bussell Hwy, Bunbury, 6230 9722 1600 St John of God Health Care Geraldton Hermitage St, Geraldton, 6530 9965 8888 St John of God Health Care Murdoch 100 Murdoch Drv, Murdoch, 6150 9366 1111 St John of God Health Care Subiaco 175 Cambridge St, Subiaco, 6008 9382 6111