Birth Centre

The Mackay Birth Centre is a home-like maternity care facility. It encourages families to be involved in planning and enjoy the events of pregnancy and childbirth in a safe, personalised, comfortable setting.

It was opened in 1994, by the women of Mackay for well pregnant women experiencing an uncomplicated pregnancy who wish a natural birth in a family environment.

The Birth Centre is staffed by experienced clinical midwives, who work collaboratively as a unit to provide midwifery services.

Facility

Two Birthing rooms with ensuite bathrooms including baths.

Our Services

• Birthing with one to one care from a clinical midwife
• Antenatal appointments
• Childbirth and parenting education
• Follow-up after birth to 10 days
• Home visiting is offered within a 25km radius, alternative arrangements can be made for those living >25km
• Phone calls or Birth Centre visits as appropriate
• Breastfeeding information and support
• Family involvement
• Liaison with community services
• Warm water immersion birth