During your pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting time but it can also be an emotional time which might present some doubts and questions - especially for first-time parents.

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Parent education at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We support you during your pregnancy to help build your knowledge and confidence in what is ahead.

Support throughout your pregnancy

Registered patients are welcome to contact our maternity unit with pregnancy-related concerns or questions they might have.

A registered midwife will assess your situation and refer you to the most appropriate service.

For example, they might:

invite you in to the maternity unit for a further check or to begin your labour
recommend you present to an emergency department for specialised medical care
advise you to liaise with your obstetrician or GP.

Please contact us if you:

have any concerns related to your pregnancy
think you are in labour
are experiencing any blood loss from your vaginal area or a rupture of membranes (‘waters breaking’)
have a severe headache and/or visual disturbances such as blurred vision
experience intense abdominal pain
notice change in pattern, frequency and strength of baby movements.

If you have any concerns related to your pregnancy, contact us on:

Women's Health Unit: 03 5226 8866
Birthing Suite: 03 5226 8876

Interested in parent education?

Visit our parent education page to find out more.