Title: Model Birthing Unit for Wyong Wyong Hospital’s maternity unit has seen ups and downs in its 13-year history, but is now back on the rise again as the Central Coast’s low-risk birthing centre. As the venue for almost 10 per cent of births for the Central Coast, Wyong’s birthing unit has
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Statistics-truth or dare Dr Pesce?
Posted by Michelle MearesHome birth families around the country have been fascinated to read the new study published in the Australian Medical Journal this week which in fact supports their belief that homebirth is safe for mothers and babies. The new study assessed the outcomes of almost 300,000 births in South Australia f
VBAC on the Central Coast
Posted by Amber EverittI decided for the birth of my second child that I really wanted the chance to have a vaginal birth after having to have an elective Caesarian for my first child; this was due to a low lying placenta (placenta previa). I knew then my wish to have a vaginal birth became extremely limited and prepared
Central Coast Birth Choices
Posted by Coast KidsThere are many options for child birth on the Central Coast, below is a brief description of each of them. Independent Private Midwifery Care The concept of having your own midwife is to provide a woman with total continuity of care. The midwife does all of your pregnancy visits, is ‘on call&#
How to aim for a natural pregnancy and birth
Posted by Valyrie PainterIn an ideal world women would prepare their bodies for pregnancy. We don’t live in an ideal world but once women are aware that they are pregnant it is important to take control. Birth Choices- How to choose the right pregnancy service for you! If you are healthy with no underlying medical problem
Epidurals- Risks and concerns for mothers and babies
Posted by Sarah BuckleyEpidurals have become a very common intervention in labor, and are almost accepted as a normal part of labor care. However many women, and even their carers, are unaware of the significant risks and side-effects for mothers and babies, and of the possible impact of this form of pain relief on breas
Central Coast Maternity Services Statistics
Posted by Coast KidsNormal Vaginal Birth North Gosford Private 42.4% Gosford Hospital 56.9% Wyong Hospital 93.4% John Hunter 66.2% Caesarean Rate North Gosford Private 43.6% Gosford Hospital 32.10% Wyong Hospital 2.3% John Hunter Hospital 22.7% Induction Rate North G
Birth Story - Homebirth on the Central Coast
Posted by adminI took my decision to have a home birth for the birth of my second child very seriously, I had a good birth experience for the birth of my first child, but I had to be strong and actually leave the hospital during my labour to stop the doctor from intervening unnecessarily. This was due to the fact
Birth Story - Gosford Hospital
Posted by adminMy name is Alison. I have been fortunate enough to have two really great birth experiences. I attribute this to the quality midwifery care I received, and my own ability to birth! For both babies I received antenatal care by the midwife who also helped me to birth my baby and then visited me afte
Midwives ‘With Women’
Posted by Hannah DahlenMidwife is an old English word that means ‘with woman’ and this sums up the essence of what is recognised as one of the oldest professions in the world. Despite this ancient heritage people are often unaware of what midwives actually do and the pivotal role they play in the provision of