Pregnancy Services & Support

Pregnancy services in Bunbury

Pregnancy is an incredibly significant life event, so it’s important to take all the necessary steps to make the process as smooth as possible. At Brecken Bunbury, we do everything we can to create a holistic, woman-centered environment and give you the right education to prepare for the arrival of your baby. This will give you the confidence to handle the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood with calmness, joy, and excitement.

We can support and guide you through your pregnancy, providing ample opportunities to alleviate any concerns and answer your questions.

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Comprehensive maternity care services in Bunbury

Maternity care services are critical for monitoring your health during pregnancy as well as your baby’s development throughout the pregnancy process. Our maternity care programs put you at the centre and offer you personalised, evidence-based guidance to make both you and your baby get the best outcomes. We welcome questions, consultations, and support to make your pregnancy journey safe, informed, and empowering.

Some of the main areas of service we offer include:

Endorsed Midwife
Antenatal and Postnatal, care up to six weeks
Breastfeeding Support
Referrals for Pathology and Ultrasounds
Birth Plan support and Childbirth Education
Shared care with Specialist Obstetricians
Booking referrals to Bunbury Regional Hospital for birth
On-site Iron Infusions
Glucose Tolerance Testing referrals
Hypnobirthing Australia (The Positive Birth Program) Via WACHS or private one-on-one sessions

What to expect during a pregnancy care consultation

From confirming your pregnancy to ongoing check-ups, our team provides personalised guidance every step of the way. Early appointments typically include a full health assessment, discussion of your medical history, pregnancy education, and necessary investigations like blood tests and ultrasounds.

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When you’re getting ready to begin your pregnancy, you want to ensure you have the best care and guidance available. At Brecken Health Bunbury our team can provide you with the help you need before, during, and after your pregnancy. Give us a call today and we can help make your pregnancy journey as stress-free as possible.

Maternity care encompasses all healthcare services related to pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery. It’s important to monitor the health of both you and your baby, catching any potential risks early, educating you about the process, and giving you support whenever you need it.

The type of pregnancy care you get will be based on your personal health needs, circumstances, and preferences. Some of the most common options include continuity-of-care midwifery programs, GP shared care, or a hospital-based care program. Your GP or midwife can offer you advice about which of these programs would be more suitable for you.

At your first pregnancy care appointment, you will typically receive a full health assessment along with a thorough review of your medical history. Additionally, you will start the process of your pregnancy education and conduct any necessary additional testing such as blood work and ultrasounds. All of this creates a strong foundation that can be used to create a personalised care plan for you and your baby.

Yes, programs such as the Midwifery Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS) and Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) provide continuity of care. This means you can have the same dedicated midwife all throughout your pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal recovery period.

The main options available when it comes to giving birth include private or public hospitals, birth centres, and home births. Private hospitals offer a higher level of control over the doctors and nurses that will be caring for you throughout the process, but are typically more expensive, especially without private health insurance. Meanwhile, much of the care for the pregnancy and birth process is covered by medicare when you use a public hospital and public hospitals are widely available, but you may be subject to longer wait times and not see the same doctors and midwives throughout.

Birth centres are a more comfortable option, great for low risk pregnancies and sometimes covered by Medicare, but may require you to move to a hospital when complications occur. Home births are another option when you have a low-risk pregnancy, and allow you to opt for either a private midwife or use a hospital’s home birth service, but will require a referral from your doctor.