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Visit a midwife
Midwives will provide most, if not all, of your care during labour and birth at the Bathurst Hospital Maternity Unit.
Last reviewed May 2026 by Dr Sarah Koffmann
Midwives will also offer comprehensive advice and support throughout your pregnancy. Some women choose midwife-led antenatal care, while others prefer a shared care arrangement with doctors and midwives.
Whichever you choose, your most important first step is to make a booking in appointment with a midwife at the hospital antenatal clinic. The clinic books out, so call as early as you can.
Below are the various ways you can access midwifery care during your pregnancy in Bathurst.
Midwives at the Bathurst Hospital Maternity Unit
In the middle of the night and not feeling quite right, or worried about your pregnancy? Phone the Maternity Unit, where midwives are on call 24 hours a day to take your call and offer support and advice over the phone.
The midwife may also ask you to come in for an assessment, to check that you and your baby are well.
Midwives in general practice
Some Bathurst general practices have a midwife in their team. Ask your GP whether there is one at your practice.
Midwife Led Antenatal Clinic (MLAC)
Bathurst Base Hospital runs a Midwife Led Antenatal Clinic for women with uncomplicated pregnancies. Your GP can refer you soon after your pregnancy is confirmed if this is your preferred model of care, and self-referrals are welcome too.
Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS)
AMIHS has nurses and midwives who provide comprehensive antenatal care to Aboriginal women in our region. The team is based at Bathurst Base Hospital in the Community Health Centre.
Midwifery Group Practice (MGP)
MGP gives women continuous midwifery care through pregnancy, birth and the weeks afterwards, with most antenatal visits in your own home and a designated midwife team contactable around the clock. Bathurst does not have an MGP at present. Contact Orange Health Service to ask about theirs.
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