Gestational diabetes is a condition routinely tested for during pregnancy due to the potential harm it can cause women and babies. However, women are often given little explanation or choice when testing for gestational diabetes. This article aims to clarify readers’ understanding of the condition, symptoms, testing procedures, risk factors and potential complications. What
Hedland Health Campus is located at 2/34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland, WA 6722, providing care for pregnancies and births of all risks. It is the regional hospital for the Pilbara. Their facilities include two birthing suites, eight obstetric beds, and a Level 2 Special Nursery Care. The hospital's maternity has a collaborative team
The hospital is located at 163 Douglas St, Thursday Island QLD 4875. The maternity services are culturally safe and holistic, including pregnancy care (antenatal consultations), birthing services, and postnatal care for six weeks. The hospital offers Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model for all women accessing maternity care. As a pregnant woman, you are
Proserpine Hospital is located at 26-32 Taylor St, Proserpine QLD 4800. They offer different maternity care models, including combined care with an obstetrician, GP obstetrician, shared care, and team midwifery care. It does not limit to those. They also have Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) caseload care, where you receive continuous care from a
With four decades of experience as a midwife, researcher, birthing service manager and educator, Carolyn Hastie has plenty of examples of how continuity of care benefits women. Carolyn shared with Pregnancy Birth and Beyond the physiological benefits of the safety and trust created by having one midwife throughout pregnancy and birth. What are some
The hospital is located at 30 Camooweal St, Mount Isa QLD 4825. They offer quality women and family centred care for both public and private patients. Several options for your maternity care are available, including private care with an obstetrician, obstetric care by a hospital doctor, midwifery care by a hospital midwife, and
Mater Mothers' Private Townsville is located at 12-14 Oxford St, Hyde Park QLD 4812. When you choose to have your baby with Mater, you can expect continuity of care from your chosen obstetrician, who will work closely with our team of experienced health professionals. The hospital's maternity unit has 5 private rooms with
Mareeba Hospital is located at 21 Lloyd St, Mareeba QLD 4880. Their maternity service offers Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), where women are supported and cared for by the same midwives during their pregnancy, labour, birth and after birth for about 6-8 weeks. If your pregnancy is complicated, or if you need an obstetrician,
Innisfail Hospital is located at 87 Rankin St, Innisfail QLD 4860. Their maternity offers Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) and 24 hours obstetric cover through the Cassowary Hub Maternity Service. The hospital has 2 birth suites, and you may be offered water immersion during labour and birth if appropriate for you. You may immediately
Ingham Health Service (Ingham Hospital) is located at 2-16 Mcilwraith St, Ingham, QLD 4850. They offer a level three maternity service to low-risk pregnant women in the Hinchinbrook area, including one-on-one caseload midwifery care with a dedicated midwife from early pregnancy to six weeks after birth. The maternity team at the hospital offers
Wish List
