Having a baby

Here at the Townsville Hospital and Health Service we understand how exciting it can be to prepare for, and welcome, a new baby into the world. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to ensure that you and your family feel safe, respected and cared for. We also understand the importance of choice during pregnancy and birth and offer a diverse range of care options to women and their families.

Contact us

Townsville Birth Centre
Ph: (07) 4433 2779

Midwifery Group Practice
Ph: (07) 4433 9486

Midwife Clinic Care
Ph: (07) 4433 1450

Outreach Midwife Clinic Care - Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS)
Ph: Jacqui 0459 815 459
or
Mothers and Babies Clinic at TAIHS (07) 4759 4045.

Ingham Health Service
Ph: (07) 4720 3050

Ayr Health Service
Ph: (07) 4783 0855

Palm Island midwife
Ph: 0437 550 171

Useful resources

Free, supportive emails from COPE throughout pregnancy and early motherhood - available in several languages
http://readytocope.org.au/

Pregnancy, birth and baby
www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au

Raising Children Network
www.raisingchildren.net.au

Declining recommended care
www.health.qld.gov.au/consent/html/pwdrmc

Australian Breastfeeding Association
www.breastfeeding.asn.au

BeyondBlue - Pregnancy and new parents
www.healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
www.panda.org.au

SMS for Dads
Free text messages, support, info and tips – especially for dads and dads-to-be
www.sms4dads.com.au/for-dads/