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Having a Baby in the Wheatbelt

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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.

http://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

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.

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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


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


Fortnightly visits 9041 0444

Beacon Silver Chain Nursing Post 9686 1020 Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222

Bejoording Nil Toodyay


Nil Toodyay


Bencubbin Nil Kununoppin



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




antenatal care 9646 1241

midwife (Aboriginal program) 9690 2888

Bindoon

Bindoon Medical Centre Mon – Thurs Shared antenatal care 9576 1222


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


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


Weekly visits 9041 0444

Bruce Rock Hospital 9061 0222

Bullsbrook Bullsbrook Family Medical Practice Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9571 1478


Clinic provided by metropolitan service 9571 1141

Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service




Burracoppin Nil Merredin


Nil Merredin

Merredin Hospital 9081 3222

Cadoux Nil Wongan Hills


Nil Kalannie, Wongan Hills or Dalwallinu

Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222 Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200

Calingiri Nil Wongan Hills


Nil Wongan Hills

Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222

Cervantes Nil Jurien Bay


Nil Lancelin or Jurien

Moora Hospital 9651 0222 Jurien Bay Health Centre 9652 0200

Chittering Nil Bullsbrook or Bindoon


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


Nil York

York Hospital 9641 0200

Coondle Nil Toodyay

Community Midwife 9690 1320

Toodyay 9690 1320

Northam Hospital 9690 1300 Not Birthing




Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program) Hospital midwifery 9690 2888

service

Corrigin Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9063 2107


1 day/week 9041 0444

Corrigin Hospital 9063 0333

Cullalla Nil Bindoon or Gingin


Nil Gingin

Joondalup Health Campus 9400 9400 Birthing service

Cunderdin Mon - Fri Shared antenatal care 9635 1352


1-2 days/week 9690 1320

Cunderdin Hospital 9635 1100

Dalwallinu Dalwallinu Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal 9661 1203


Mondays by appointment 9661 02000

Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200

Dandaragan Nil Moora


Tuesday afternoons by appointment 9651 4368


Darkan Boddington Medical Practice Tuesdays 9883 9999


Thurs fortnightly 9885 1006

Nil

Dowerin Nil Goomalling


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




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



Dumbleyung Hospital 9863 4022

East Beverley Nil Beverley


Nil Beverley

Beverley Hospital 9646 3200

Gabbadah Nil Gingin or Perth


Nil Woodridge


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


1-2 days/week 9690 1320

Goomalling Hospital 9629 0100

Grass Valley Nil Northam


Nil Northam


Greenhills Nil York

Community Midwife 9690 1320 Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal program)

Nil York





Hospital midwifery 9690 2888

Hoddys Well Nil Toodyay


Nil Toodyay


Hyden Kondinin Family Practice Thursdays 9880 5021


Tuesdays 9894 1222

Hyden Nursing Post 9880 5021

Jennacubbine Nil Northam


Nil Northam


Julimar Nil Toodyay


Nil Toodyay


Jurien Bay Jurien Bay General Practice Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care (by nurse) 9688 7900


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




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



Kellerberrin Hospital 9045 6222

Koojan Nil Moora


Nil Moora


Koorda Nil Wyalkatchem



Koorda Nursing Post 9684 1288 Wyalkatchem Hospital 9692 1222

Kondinin Kondinin Family Practice Mon & Weds 9889 1753


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


Kulin Health Centre Weds fortnightly 9880 1315

Kondinin Hospital 9894 1222

Kununoppin Kununoppin Medical Practice Mon – Thurs Shared antenatal care 9683 0204



Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222




Lake Grace Mon-Fri 9865 1208


Weds 9890 2246

Lake Grace Hospital 9890 2222

Lancelin Lancelin Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9655 2202


Tues & Wed by appointment 9650 1057


Ledge Point Nil Lancelin on Perth


Nil Lancelin


Lower Chittering

Nil Bullsbrook


Nil Bindoon

Swan Districts Hospital Birthing service

Manmanning Nil Wongan Hills or Dalwallinu


Nil Wongan, Dalwallinu or Dowerin

Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222

Marvel Loch Nil Southern Cross


Nil Southern Cross

Southern Cross Hospital 9081 2222

Meckering Nil Northam or Cunderdin


Nil Northam or Cunderdin

Northam 9690 1300 Not Birthing service

Merredin Merredin Medical Centre Shared antenatal care 9041 2900 Karis Medical Centre


3 days/week 9041 0444





Shared antenatal care 9041 3126

Miling Nil Moora


Nil Moora

Moora Hospital 9651 0222 Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200

Moora Moora Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9651 1433


Mon and Thurs by appointment 9651 0270


Morangup Nil Toodyay or Midland


Nil Toodyay

Northam 9690 1300 (no birthing service) Swan Districts Hospital 9347 5244 Birthing service

Muchea Nil Bullsbrook


Nil Bullsbrook


Muckenburra Nil Gingin


Nil Gingin


Mukinbudin Kununoppin Mon – Thurs 9683 0204

Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal


Mukinbudin Nursing Post 9047 1123




program) 9041 0444

Muluckine Nil Northam


Nil Northam


Narembeen Narembeen Medical Centre Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9064 7145



Narembeen Hospital 9064 6222

Narrogin Earl Street Surgery Mon-Fri 9881 1333 John Parry Medical Mon-Fri 9881 1100


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


Nil

Nilgen Nil Lancelin or Perth


Nil Lancelin


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


Mon – Fri 9690 1320





Shared antenatal care 9621 2110

Nungarin Nil Merredin or Kununoppin


Nil Merredin

Merredin Hospital 9081 3222 Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222

Pithara

Nil Dalwallinu


Nil Kalannie

Dalwallinu Hospital 9661 0200

Pingelly Pingelly Medical Centre Mon - Fri 9887 0212


Pingelly –Thurs Ph 9887 2222

Pingelly Health Service Health Service Midwife Tel: 9887 2222

Quairading Mon - Fri Shared antenatal care 9645 1210



Quairading Hospital 9645 1100

Quellington Nil York


Nil York


Seabird Nil Perth


Nil Woodridge


Southern Cross

Mon – Fri Shared antenatal care 9049 1152

Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga midwife (Aboriginal


Southern Cross Hospital 9081 2222




program) 9041 0444

Spencers Brook

Nil Northam


Nil Northam


Tammin Nil Cunderdin or Tammin


Nil Cunderdin

Cunderdin Hospital 9635 1100

Toodyay Mon – Sat Shared antenatal care 9547 2300


2 -3 days/week 9690 1320


Trayning Kununoppin Mon – Thurs 9683 0204


Monthly visits 9041 0444

Kununoppin Hospital 9683 0222

Waddington Nil Bindoon, Moora or Wongan Hills


Nil Bindoon or Wongan

Moora Hospital 9651 0222 Wongan Hills Hospital 9691 1222

Wagin Wagin Medical Centre Mon-Fri 9861 1633


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





9651 0270

Wandering Nil Community Midwife and the Boodjarri Yorga Midwife (Aboriginal program) 9881 0385

Tues afternoon monthly 9883 4501


Wanerie Nil Perth


Nil Woodridge


Wannamal Nil Bindoon


Nil Bindoon


Westdale Nil York


Nil York


Westonia

Nil Merredin


Nil Merredin


Wickepin

No local surgery. Refer to Narrogin GPs


Wickepin- fortnightly clinic 9888 2222


Williams Boddington Medical Practice Thursday afternoons 9883 9999



Williams Nursing Post 9885 1006

Wongan Hills Wongan Hills Community Midwife Tues and Thurs by Wongan Hills




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


1st & 3

rd Tues of month

by appointment 9575 2440


Woolcutty Narembeen Shared antenatal care Mon – Fri 9064 7145


Nil Narembeen

Narembeen Hospital 9064 6222

Wundowie Nil Northam or Midland


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



Wyalkatchem Hospital 9692 1222

Yealering Nil Narrogin or Corrigin


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


2-3 days/week 9690 1320


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

http://www.bornonline.com.au/

http://www.mindthebump.org.au/

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

http://www.beatbabyblues.com.au/

http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/



https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/

https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/

http://www.health.wa.gov.au/havingababy/home/nonenglish.cfm

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

http://www.ngala.com.au/

https://www.1800respect.org.au/daisy/

http://www.attadaleprivate.com.au/

http://www.glengarryprivate.com.au/

http://www.sjog.org.au/hospitals/mt_lawley.aspx

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

http://www.peelhc.com.au/

http://www.sjog.org.au/hospitals/bunbury.aspx

http://www.sjog.org.au/hospitals/geraldton.aspx

http://www.sjog.org.au/hospitals/murdoch.aspx

http://www.sjog.org.au/hospitals/subiaco.aspx

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