Antenatal Booking-in
The Antenatal Booking-in is a process of giving details to the hospital regarding the woman's pregnancy and any previous and current medical conditions, so that the midwives are aware of the woman's needs when she presents for the birth of her baby.
Eligible: All women who plan to give birth at the Mildura Base Hospital are asked to book-in when approximately 20 weeks pregnant.
Women living in the Robinvale region can make a booking-in appointment with the midwife at the Robinvale Health Centre.
Waiting time: The waiting time for a booking-in appointment is usually 4 weeks so please ensure this appointment is made as early as possible. We ask that women book-in at approximately 20 weeks.
Interpreting Services: Please let us know when making your appointment if an interpreter is required.
By appointment only. To make an appointment please call the Midwifery Unit at the Mildura Base Hospital on 5022 3480
Antenatal Education (Preparation for childbirth)
Mildura Base Hospital is committed to running a comprehensive childbirth and parenting preparation classes.
Eligible: All women who plan to give birth at the Mildura Base Hospital and are interested in attending. Most women bring a support person with them to the class - usually their partner, and often another support person as well, such as their mother, sister or friend.
Waiting time: The classes are run continually throughout the year.
Hours: By appointment only.
Childbirth Preparation Classes are run in sets of 6 week groups. These are held twice a week on a Wednesday and Thursday evening. Women attend either the Wednesday group or the Thursday group (not both, as the content is the same).
To make an appointment please call the Midwifery Unit at the Mildura Base Hospital on 5022 3480.
Antenatal Services for Women with Special Needs
The service provides pregnancy, birthing and parenting education that is relevant to women with special needs, such as pregnant women 20 years or younger, Aboriginal women, and women from a non-English speaking background.