Having a baby in the Kimberley
Broome Hospital
Broome Hospital is the regional hospital for the Kimberley. Broome Hospital caters for low and medium risk pregnancies and births. Women with very high risk pregnancies and births may need care in Perth.
Facilities
- 2 delivery suites
- 9 maternity beds
- Level 2 Special Care Nursery
Services and features
- Collaborative team with two Specialist Obstetricians, Specialist Paediatricians, District Medical Officers (GP Obstetricians), and Midwives
- Midwifery Group Practice is available to women planning to birth at Broome Hospital. For more information contact the clinic on the details below or ask your midwife at your next antenatal appointment to refer you to the program.
- Caesarean sections
- Vaginal birth after caesarean section
- 24-hour epidural service
- Early discharge program with home visiting midwifery service
- Community midwifery service – ultrasound
- Paediatricians
- Dietitian
- Diabetes education
- Physiotherapy
- Parent education classes
- Child health nurse
- Mental health services
Contact
Broome Hospital
Phone: 9194 2222 (switchboard)
Address: Robinson Street, Broome WA 6725
Midwifery Group Practice
Phone: 9194 2201
Derby Hospital
Derby Hospital is the referring hospital for Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek districts. It caters for low and medium risk pregnancies and births.
Facilities
- 2 delivery suites
- 7 obstetric beds
Services and features
- Antenatal midwives clinic
- Collaborative team with consultant obstetricians
- 24-hour epidural service
- Caesarean sections
- Vaginal birth after caesarean section
- Level 2 neonatal nursery
- Ultrasound
- Pathology
- Physiotherapy
- Parent education classes
- Child health nurse
- Mental health services
- Social work services
Referral process
Contact
Phone: 9193 3333
Address: Clarendon Street, Derby WA 6728
Kununurra Hospital
Kununurra Hospital provides care for low risk pregnancies and births. Generally women with higher-risk pregnancies or births are transferred to Broome, Darwin and Perth.
Facilities
Facilities at Kununurra Hospital include:
- 2 delivery suites
- 3 obstetric beds
Services and features
- Collaborative team of GP obstetricians and midwives with visiting services by Specialist Obstetricians and Paediatricians
- Caesarean sections
- 24-hour epidural service
- Visiting midwifery service
- Ultrasound
- Dietitian
- Diabetes education
- Physiotherapy
- Child health nurse
- Mental health services
Contact
Phone: 9166 4222
Address: 96 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra WA 6743
Halls Creek Aboriginal Medical Service (Yura Yungi Medical Service)
Halls Creek Aboriginal Medical Service is delivered by Yura Yungi Medical Service. It is not a service provided by WA Country Health Service.
Services and features
- Community midwifery service for antenatal and postnatal care only
- Breastfeeding support
- Help with referrals to other health care providers
Contact
Phone: 9168 6266
Address: 342 Terone St, Halls Creek WA 6770
Fitzroy Crossing Community Health Service
Fitzroy Crossing Community Health Service does not have birthing services.
Services and features
- Community Midwifery Service for antenatal and postnatal care only
- Breastfeeding support
- Help with referrals to other health care providers
Contact
Phone: 9166 1729
Address: Fallon Road, Fitzroy Crossing WA 6765
Acknowledgements
Women and Newborn Health Service
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