MATERNITY SERVICES
More than 1,400 babies are born each year at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Each pregnancy is a unique experience, and our team are committed to providing care that is tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
Maternity Services at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital come under the supervision of the Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Our Midwives work collaboratively with the obstetric team to create a nurturing environment for you and your family while focusing on healthy, positive experiences throughout pregnancy, birth and the early parenting journey.
There are a range of birthing options, to help make your birthing journey unique and tailored to your needs. The Maternity Unit includes 7 single rooms and 3 double rooms, 6 birthing suites, three of which including birthing pools for water immersion and water births as well as private assessment and consultation rooms. The Maternity Unit boasts the latest state of the art equipment for neonatal care and newborn diagnostic tests.
To help prepare you in your birthing journey, we provide Antenatal Care Clinics, pregnancy care education and midwifery community care services. Continuity of care throughout your pregnancy will be provided by your midwife.
Labour care is provided by our team of highly skilled and experienced midwives and the obstetrics team. Should you require extra assistance or support during your birth then our team of obstetricians are there to support you; this may include instrumental births and caesarean sections. Our team of medical professionals will also provide postnatal care and appropriate assessments and follow-up.
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has an ongoing commitment to provide high-quality care to women and their families during pregnancy, labour and birth.
Maternity Services – supporting you in your birthing journey
