Re: [ozmidwifery] Kalgoorlie birthing services?

[suzi and brett]

Hi Tania, I did a placement at Kalgoolie hospital 18 months ago for 2 weeks and its comparitively a pretty good place to birth, a great history of low intervention, lowest cs rate in the country one year. There is a birth centre type room, and a few other birthing rooms - and all the midwives were fantastic - of course as in most regional hospitals there was the call the dr when HOV routine, but if things were going well they were happy to keep out..but the antenatal care was done through the GPs. a new Ob was appointed in Jan 2004 so im not sure if his influence has been positive but would be happy to talk to you about my impressions if you wanna give me a ring 82415103 or you have my email address. (or pass on to the other woman)  I didn't hear of any homebirth IPM's when i was there.    For any interested travelling midwives:  i can recommend it as a great place to work and play (lots of pubs!) in the beautiful red desert, and they offer stints for as little as 3 months with excellent accomodation. the midwifery manager is a very supportive woman.   Cheers Suzi Hoff ----- Original Message ----- From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 9:34 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Kalgoorlie birthing services?   Are there any IPM’s out there near Kalgoorlie?  Is there a birthing centre, or even a labour ward?  I’m completely in the dark and would like to pass on some information if there is any   Thanks   Tania