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All options for maternity care\u00a0are delivered by caring and dedicated health professionals in partnership with you and your support people. Your general practitioner (GP) or midwife will discuss these options at your first appointment<\/a>. Choosing the best option for you will depend on your own personal preferences, and sometimes, your medical history.<\/p>\n

Maternity care options<\/h2>\n

Caboolture Hospital offers a range of care options that vary to suit your individual needs.
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Midwives clinic<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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You may choose to have your care with antenatal clinic midwives. If you experience complications during your pregnancy, you will see an obstetrician and midwives in the antenatal clinic.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Midwifery Group Practice \u2013 Continuity of Care<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Women who live in the Caboolture Hospital district are cared for by the same group of midwives throughout their pregnancy, labour, birth and at home. This gives opportunity for midwives and mother to get to know each other and develop a partnership.<\/p>\n

Your appointments:<\/strong>\u00a0 Appointments may be in the hospital, at home or in the community. You will be allocated a midwife who will be your primary carer and an obstetrician consultant who will oversee your care. \u00a0The midwife will consult the obstetrician as needed. Antenatal and breast feeding\u00a0classes and social groups are offered for you to meet the team and other mothers.<\/p>\n

Availability:<\/strong> There are limited spaces available. Please state your interest in this model when you\u2019re registering online. Even if you have pregnancy complications, you may still be able to choose this care option.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Private practice midwives<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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You can have your antenatal care with an eligible private practice midwife (EPPM) (a midwife who is authorised to work at the hospital) in the community and give birth at Caboolture Hospital. You may receive rebates through Medicare or your private health insurance.<\/p>\n

Your appointments:<\/strong> Your private midwife may offer your antenatal visits, routine blood tests and ultrasounds in the community and will recommend when to have appointment(s) at the hospital.<\/p>\n

Labour<\/strong>: For labour and birth, you may be cared for by your EPPM in the hospital. Your midwife can provide care for you and your family in the community and visit you at home. The private midwife will work with the hospital staff and may advise if you need to involve the obstetric, medical, midwifery or allied health teams at the hospital.<\/p>\n

Home visits:<\/strong> Your private midwife will provide ongoing care and home visits after your baby is born. Further information can be found at:<\/p>\n