A new 'homely' birth centre recommended for north Canberra

A new 'homely' birth centre recommended for north Canberra

A feasibility study has found a standalone 'non-clinical' birth centre adjacent to the hospital would best benefit expectant parents and families in the ACT.

ACT Government to build standalone birth centre on new Northside Hospital campus

Chair of the ACT branch of the Australian College of Midwives Kai Hodgkin says a standalone birth centre will help reduce inappropriate intervention. Photo: UC. The woman who launched the petition calling for the ACT Government to deliver a freestanding birth centre on the northside says the decision to go with a standalone facility on the planned new Northside Hospital campus is the next best thing. Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the…

Government to build standalone birth centre on new Northside Hospital campus

Chair of the ACT branch of the Australian College of Midwives Kai Hodgkin says a standalone birth centre will help reduce inappropriate intervention. Photo: UC. The woman who launched the petition calling for the ACT Government to deliver a freestanding birth centre on the northside says the decision to go with a standalone facility on the planned new Northside Hospital campus is the next best thing. Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said the…