Women and Newborn Health Service
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King Edward Memorial Hospital
Next Birth After Caesarean (NBAC) Clinic
Type of Service
- Post caesarean section support and information
- Antenatal Clinic
Service description: Midwives from the Next Birth After Caesarean (NBAC) Clinic offer immediate support and information to women following a caesarean section. They also provide antenatal care and support to women in their pregnancy following a previous CS. This includes information about their options for birth, whether a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) or repeat caesarean section.
Contact Us
| Telephone | 08 9340 1626 |
| Who to ask for | Midwife |
| Fax | 08 9340 1095 |
| Hours | Mondays and Fridays 0800 - 1630 |
| Location | KEMH, Centenary Clinic Building, Hensman Rd, Subiaco |
| Mail Address | PO Box 134, Subiaco, WA 6904 |
Services Available
1. Postnatal care
- Post caesarean section support and information on the postnatal ward
- Midwifery telephone support when you go home
- Monthly postnatal mothers’ group facilitated by a midwife
2. Antenatal Care
- Midwifery clinic for women who have had one previous caesarean section
- Information about your choices for birth: either a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), or a repeat scheduled caesarean section
- Antenatal sharing groups facilitated by a midwife
- Antenatal classes: either VBAC Preparation class or Planning a Positive Caesarean Section
- Assistance to write a birth plan according to your choices
Referral Process
- GP referral letter
- One previous caesarean section
- No other pre existing medical conditions
- BMI less than 35
- Midwifery telephone support and information available 08 9340 1626
- Referral form
Appointment Process
- Early booking appointment 14-16 weeks of pregnancy
- To cancel or reschedule an appointment please ring 1300 855 275
- We recommend that you put older children in the crèche
What to Bring
All blood and ultrasound reports for this pregnancy.
Consumer Brochures
- Next Birth After Caesarean Clinic
- Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
- Following Caesarean Birth
- Repeat Caesarean Section
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