WELCOME TO BRHS MATERNITY SERVICES
Congratulations on your pregnancy.
We look forward to supporting you and your family throughout this special time.
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service provides maternity care to families across East Gippsland.
At our Day Street campus, we have two birthing suites and offer care throughout pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.
BRHS is accredited through the Baby Friendly Health Initiative. We are committed to protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of parents and babies. Our team will provide respectful, individualised information and support to help you make informed decisions about feeding your baby.
Key features of our service
You can choose your preferred GP Obstetrician (GPO), subject to availability. A GPO is a general practitioner who has completed additional specialised training in pregnancy and birth care.
BRHS midwives work in partnership with your GPO to provide personalised care and support throughout your pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.
BRHS CBD Campus
MON – WED 9am-3pm
183 Main Street, Bairnsdale.
If required, your antenatal appointment may occassionally take place in the Day Street maternity ward.
BRHS Day Street Campus
122 Day Street, Bairnsdale.
Getting started
Once you know you are pregnant, there are two important steps:
If you already have a GPO, please arrange an early pregnancy appointment with them.
If you don’t have a GPO, services are available through:
Please contact a clinic as early as possible to ask about appointment availability specifically with a GPO.
Your GPO will arrange and review your early pregnancy care. This may include:
- confirmation of pregnancy
- initial blood tests
- discussion of genetic carrier screening and pregnancy screening options
- a dating ultrasound
- referral for other early pregnancy scans
- review of your health and medications
- assessment of any medical or pregnancy-related risks
- review and follow-up of your results.
Appointments may be limited, so please contact a clinic early in your pregnancy.
Having trouble booking an appointment?
If you cannot obtain an early GPO appointment, or you are unsure what to do, please contact the BRHS Maternity team.
We can explain the next steps and help you access an early appointment.
BRHS Maternity Services
Day Street Campus Maternity Ward
24 hours phone: 03) 5150 3455
Email: womensandchildrens@brhs.com.au
Once you are at least 10 weeks pregnant, complete the Register Your Pregnancy with BRHS Maternity Services Form, unless your GPO or specialist has advised you to register earlier.
You do not need a GPO referral to complete the form.
Please do not wait until your first BRHS Maternity Clinic appointment to arrange your early blood tests and scans. These should be organised through your GPO earlier in your pregnancy.
After you submit the form, a member of the BRHS Maternity team will review the information you have provided and contact you to:
- discuss your pregnancy and care preferences
- review any medical or pregnancy-related risk factors
- confirm your GPO arrangement
- explain the next steps
- arrange your first BRHS Maternity Clinic appointment
Your first BRHS Maternity Clinic appointment
Your first appointment at the BRHS Maternity Clinic will usually take place when you are between 14 and 17 weeks pregnant.
During this appointment, your midwife will take the time to get to know you and discuss your individual care needs and preferences. They will:
- review the information provided in your Pregnancy Registration Form
- talk with you about your medical, pregnancy and social history
- discuss what is important to you during your pregnancy and birth
- review the results of your early pregnancy tests and scans
- develop a personalised pregnancy care plan with you
- identify any additional care or support you may need
- introduce you to your maternity care team
- discuss education and support options for birth and feeding your baby
Your care plan will be developed in partnership with you and tailored to your individual needs, circumstances and preferences.
Maternal and Child Health
Additional Information and Resources
For additional information and resources, please visit the below:
A-Z fact sheets | The Royal Women’s Hospital
Health information – Monash Women’s