Directory for local mamas

29/4/2021

This directory is a list of facilities, resources, care providers and options available for local mothers in Cairns.

Pic: Bec Simpkin Photography

Public hospitals, private hospitals and birth centres

Cairns Hospital - 165 The Esplanade, Cairns
Cairns Hospital is available for all public patients in the Cairns region who choose to birth through the public system.

All birthing suites at Cairns Hospital are equipped with private shower facilities
Some, but not all, of the birth suites have a tub
Birth balls, floor mats and birthing stools are available
Music connectivity, massage oil, diffusers, some essential oils and heat packs are also available

Cairns Private Hospital - 1 Upward Street, Cairns
Cairns Private Hospital is available for all private mothers opting for obstetric care.

All birthing suites are equipped with private showers and tubs
Birth balls, floor mats, birth chairs (higher than a standard birth stool) are available
Music connectivity, diffusers and some oils are also available

Cairns Birth Centre - Located inside Cairns Hospital, 165 The Esplanade, Cairns
Cairns Birth Centre is only available to mothers in the MGP program who meet a set criteria.

All three rooms are equipped with private shower facilities and a tub
Birth balls, floor mats and birthing stools are available
Music connectivity, massage oil, diffusers, some essential oils and heat packs are also available

Models of Care

GP share care - shared care between a chosen GP and chosen hospital
Midwifery Group Practice - continuity of care is provided by a known midwife through pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal care. This option of care is for low to moderate risk women and numbers are limited.
Obstetric care - this option of care is for women with a complicated medical history, pregnancy complications or a multiple pregnancy or those who choose care under an obstetrician
Private Midwifery Care - a private midwife can be used for home births or hospitals if they have admitting rights
Free birth - this option is for women who choose to birth without a care provider

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