Women and Newborn Health Service
Services A – Z
King Edward Memorial Hospital
Diabetes Service
Resources (Including Order Form)
Workshops (Health Professionals)
Contact
| Phone | (08) 9340 2163 |
| After Hours Emergency Phone | (08) 9340 2199 |
| Fax | (08) 9340 2164 |
| Location | Centenary Clinic King Edward Memorial Hospital 374 Bagot Road Subiaco WA 6008 |
| Map | Please see our map of KEMH |
Referrals
(By appointment)
- Medical specialist - a written referral is required
- Women (attending or planning birth at KEMH) may self refer to the Dietitian and the Diabetes Midwife
Clinics
| Clinics | Location | Time |
| Pregnancy and Diabetes | East Wing Clinic Ground Floor A Block, KEMH |
Tuesday 9:00 - 11:00 Wednesday 8:00 - 12:00 |
| Pre-Conception | East Wing Clinic Ground Floor A Block, KEMH |
Tuesday 9:00 - 11:00 Wednesday 8:00 - 12:00 |
Education Sessions
| Education sessions | Location | Time |
| Pre-Conception | Centenary Clinic KEMH |
Sessions Conducted as Required |
| Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) | Centenary Clinic KEMH |
Monday 9:30 Thursday 13:30 |
| Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes | Centenary Clinic KEMH |
Tuesday 13:30 |
An education class is suggested prior to attending the Pregnancy and Diabetes Clinic. These classes can be arranged by appointment with the Diabetes Midwife
Services
The Diabetes Service is a resource centre for education and management of women with diabetes in pregnancy throughout the state of Western Australia. The education, care and management of these women involve a multidisciplinary health care team approach. The statewide service provides a variety of resources, clinics, education and information sessions for women and their families.
The Diabetes Service at KEMH offers:
- counselling and education on pre-conception and after birth care for women with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, GDM or Phenylketonuria
- pregnancy care for women with Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, GDM or Phenylketonuria
- ambulatory stabilisation of insulin use
- shared antenatal care for women on consultation with their GP. The woman's pregnancy must be classified as low risk, both obstetrically and medically.
- a postnatal review of women with diabetes
