Definition of the Midwife

A midwife is a person who, having been regularly admitted to a midwifery educational program, duly recognised in the country in which it is located, has successfully completed the prescribed course of studies in midwifery and has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and/or legally licensed to practise midwifery.

She must be able to give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries on her own responsibility and to care for the newborn and the infant. This care includes preventative measures, procurement of medical assistance and the execution of emergency measures in the absence of medical help. She has an important task in health counselling and education, not only for the woman, but also within the family and the community. The work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and extends to certain areas of gynaecology, family planning and child care. She may practice in hospitals, clinics, health units, domiciliary conditions or in any other service.

(This definition was jointly developed by the International Confederation of Midwives and the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics – later adopted by the World Health Organisation)

Johnsons Baby Midwife of The Year

Midwife of the Year Award

JOHNSON’S® baby Midwife of the Year Award was launched on International Midwives Day (IMD), May 5, in 2000 to raise the profile of midwives and increase public awareness of the important role midwives play in the care of women and their families before, during and after the birth of their babies.

Although the award is only in its infancy it has already been a wonderful success in lifting the mood, spirit and profile of midwives. This success has the capacity to make this event one that will be clearly recognised and anticipated annually for what it is – a celebration and acknowledgment of the vital role midwives play in our communities. Read more »

Circumcision

Circumcision is the removal of the flap of skin which naturally covers the tip of the penis. Many people, including some doctors, have very strong feelings about circumcision. There are conflicting points of view about the risks and possible benefits of circumcision. Legal and ethical issues about circumcision are also being widely discussed.
Medical specialists in Australia have concluded that there is no medical reason for routine circumcisions of newborn male infants.
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Visiting hours at Kalgoorlie Hospital

MATERNITY WARD ONLY

11 am – 12 midday

3 pm – 5 pm 6 pm – 8 pm

Rest Period 12 midday – 3 pm

Fathers can visit as required.

Please adhere to these times.

MOTHERS NEED THEIR REST TOO!!

Rh Negative

hen you first find out you are pregnant, your doctor/ obstetrician may prescribe some routine tests. If you don’t know your blood group or if you’re unsure whether the doctor is testing it or not, just ask and this can be easily done.
If you are rhesus negative and your partner is rhesus positive, then your unborn child may inherit negative or positive blood – you wont know until birth. However if the mother is negative and the fetus happens to be positive (positive being dominant, negative recessive), this may cause problems for the fetus as well as any future pregnancies the mother may have. Read more »