The Family Birth Centre at King Edward Memorial Hospital is a free service. The Family Birth Centre is not a labour ward, rather it aims to create a home-like environment for women to labour and birth in.
Midwives work in a team of 5 and you meet these team midwives throughout the course of your pregnancy. When you go into labour, you are attended by one of these midwives.
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You get a team of 5 midwives you meet during your pregnancy - a few of whom may be there for you during your labour and birth, depending on shifts. The Family Birth Centre exists to promote the normality of birth. Independence from a hospital enhances this and reduces the impact of hospital routine on your birth. It offers a "home-like" environment with very quick access to the hospital if transfer is required. Your Family Birth Centre Midwife may be able to follow you to the Labour and Birth Suite |
The transfer rate to the hospital for first time mums is about 40%. You go home within 24 hours of birthing. Numbers are limited - you need to book in early to avoid disappointment |
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