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  • Maternity and Early Parenting Services

Maternity and Early Parenting Services

  • Mercy Health cares for people at every stage of life. We work with many types of health professionals to deliver care in our hospitals and clinics, in the community and at home.

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  • Having a baby at Mercy Hospital for Women

    Welcome

    Welcome

    Mercy Hospital for Women offers the care and support you will need while you are pregnant, during your labour and after the birth.

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    Antenatal Care

    Antenatal Care Most births are straight forward and uncomplicated but it is reassuring to know you and your baby have the backup of specialist medical, midwifery and neonatal staff available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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    Postnatal Care

    Postnatal Care A midwife will care and assist you with looking after you and your newborn's health.

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    Models of care

    Models of care We encourage you to choose a model of care that best suits your individual needs.

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      Having your baby at Mercy Hospital for Women

      Information and resources to support you and your new baby.

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      Mercy Hospital for Women Special Care Nursery

      Our aim is to provide care for babies and their families built on the foundation of evidence based practice.

     
  • Having a baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital

    Team Maternity Care

    Team Maternity Care Team Maternity is an opportunity for you to be cared for by a team of midwives and an obstetrician.

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    Your stay in the Childbirth Centre

    Your stay in the Childbirth Centre The midwives at the Childbirth Centre are available to help make your pregnancy and the birth of your baby an enjoyable experience.

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    Lactation Service

    Lactation Service The lactation service offers breastfeeding education and support before and after your baby is born.

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    Parenting Support

    Parenting Support The Childbirth Centre antenatal classes help to prepare you for childbirth and parenting. Classes are conducted by midwives.

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      Having your baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital

      We provide family centred care to women and families of all ages, cultural backgrounds and religions.

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      Werribee Mercy Hospital Special Care Nursery

      We encourage you to participate as much as possible in the care and management of your baby.

     
    • O'Connell Family Centre

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      Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre is one of three early parenting centres in Victoria. Our services can enhance parents’ confidence in parenting newborn babies and children up to the age of four.

     
    • OFC2

      Do You Need Help?

      Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre provides support and education for families who are experiencing difficulties or who need help in the early years of parenting.

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