Dr Heather Mattner is a perinatal psychologist and a midwife. In her psychology practice, Heather sees approximately 80 to 100 women a month, with up to 90% of them experiencing birth trauma. Speaking at a Better Births event, Heather revealed the conditions that prevent birth trauma and what to expect from respectful maternity care.
You are now on the home stretch of your pregnancy, which means it’s essential to rest as much as you can before the baby arrives. But of course, resting can be harder said than done with the aches and pains of pregnancy. Plus, if people offer to help around the house, make sure you
Naracoorte Health Services is located at Cedar Ave, Naracoorte SA 5271. GPs assist women with care and treatment before, during and after childbirth, with midwives helping provide care. PBB relies on our readers to let us know if information on this page needs updating. Please fill in the form at
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is located at 276/300 Wehl St N, Mount Gambier SA 5290. Birthing suites are available at this facility: a midwife provides maternity services and home visits. A shared care arrangement with GPs, resident obstetricians and community midwives is available to assist women with care and treatment before,
Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Inc is located at 96 Swanport Rd, Murray Bridge, SA 5253. They have birthing facilities for low-risk births. A shared care arrangement with GPs and community midwives is available to assist women with care and treatment before, during and after childbirth. PBB relies on our
Loxton Hospital Complex is located at Drabsch St & McIntosh St, Loxton SA 5333. They have shared care arrangements with General Practitioners and community midwives to assist women with care and treatment before, during and after childbirth. PBB relies on our readers to let us know if information on this
The hospital is located at 100 Barnard St, Bendigo VIC 3550. Their birthing suite is a state-of-the-art six-bed. Each birthing room has a private ensuite - three of which include baths for use in labour. Specific guidelines are in place for the safe use of the baths, which your care provider will be
Broome Hospital is the regional hospital for the Kimberley, explicitly located at Robinson St, Broome, WA 6725, providing services to low and medium-risk pregnancies and births. Their facilities include 2 delivery suits, 9 maternity beds and a level 2 special care nursery. The Hospital offers a range of care services, including Midwifery Group
Mildura Base Hospital is located at 216 Ontario Ave, Mildura VIC 3500. Their Midwifery Unit comprises an 8 bed antenatal or postnatal ward, a three-bed Birth Suite, a two-bed Midwifery Assessment Unit and a four-bed Special Care Nursery. The hospital provides quality women-centred maternity and neonatal care for women and their families during
You have reached the stage of pregnancy where people will likely stand up for you on the bus or train. Please make use of it! Feeling a little breathless is a common symptom that can affect you for the remainder of the pregnancy, and your feet may also swell, so rest with your feet
