The Koori Maternity Services are available to provide culturally appropriate maternity care and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are pregnant, or women who are carrying an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Child during their pregnancy .and after birth.
Community Midwife Services Include:
- Antenatal education in the home
- Labour and birth education in home
- Postnatal support in the home (up to 6 weeks)
- Supporting healthy lifestyle
- Maternal and Child Health Nurse Engagement
Support Services Include:
- Holistic, & cultural safe care & support during pregnancy and the postnatal period
- Support to attend GP/Specialist appointments.
- Advocacy
- Links to support groups
- Referrals to appropriate support services
Hayley Burgess