Acute and Specialists Care

Obstetrics service (Obstetrics service) (Specialists)

Birth Centre

Mackay Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Base Hospital, 475 Bridge Road, West Mackay QLD 4740

(07) 4885 6000

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About Us

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

Upcoming Events at Birth Centre

Quick Facts About The Region

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is located in the suburb of West Mackay, the council of Mackay, the state electorate of Mackay and the federal electorate of Dawson.