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A group of midwives have been specially trained to work alongside obstetricians to deliver the ‘Know My Midwife’ program to maternity patients at the hospital.

Assistant Director of Clinical Services Denise Hartley said: “While the care and service we provide has always been well received we wanted to do even more for our Pindara mothers, specifically in regard to pre and post-natal support, so this a great way to achieve this.”

Patients who choose to deliver at Pindara Private Hospital will have access to up to four check-ups prior to their deliveries with a designated midwife.

This service also includes a comprehensive appointment at 20 weeks.

“It’s an hour and half appointment and involves comprehensive obstetric, family, and social screening and assessment to ensure appropriate intervention, support, and referrals can occur,” Mrs Hartley said.

After the birth, mothers are provided with a weekly appointment with their midwife for up to six weeks, with the aim of providing support and identifying any health or social issues.

“There is something about midwives; women open up to us and this helps to make this ‘Know My Midwife’ service really valuable for these mothers and their families,” Mrs Hartley said.

So far there have been more than 300 appointments since the program started at Pindara Private in November 2018. The clinic is operating five days per week – from Monday to Friday.

“We thought it would be popular, but we didn’t know exactly how much. Women are loving the service and the midwives are finding it really rewarding,” Mrs Hartley said.

Each year around 1,000 babies are born at Pindara Private Hospital. Expectant mothers can be referred to the program by an obstetrician or by contacting the Pindara Maternity Unit directly.