Every pregnancy is different and every woman has unique circumstances. As a result, you may need to access different services during your pregnancy, visits and birth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Your pregnancy care
During your pregnancy care, your antenatal clinic team will refer you to the following services when needed:
- early pregnancy assessment clinic
- genetic service
- ultrasound
- gestational diabetes education/support
- fetal monitoring
- pregnancy day stay
- physiotherapy
- social work
- perinatal mental health
It is important not to wait until your next appointment if you:
- are concerned about your baby’s movements (see the download)
- have any vaginal bleeding
- break your waters
- think you are in labour
- become unwell or experience new symptoms that you are worried about.
You can call the Mercy Hospital for Women emergency department on 03 8458 4000 any time.
Preparing for your baby
The arrival of your new born, especially your first born, is life changing in a way that can be difficult to prepare for. We suggest you consider our childbirth and parent education classes to help you anticipate what you may need from a practical perspective, as well as considering the range of emotional changes that may occur for you and your family.
Additional resources
Last reviewed August 10, 2018.