Antenatal Services

Antenatal midwifery appointments are offered five days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). You can select a specific day for your appointments so that you can see the same two midwives throughout your antenatal journey. If you require obstetric appointments during your pregnancy, these are available five days a week (Monday – Friday).

You will have the continuity of a specialist overseeing your care. 

Antenatal classes 

We offer a four week antenatal education program. The classes are designed for women who are around 30 weeks pregnant. Please speak to your midwife about booking in for these classes. Classes are held on Thursday nights (commencing the first Thursday of the month), from 6:30pm – 8.30pm at Rockhampton Hospital. Topics include: 

• how to look after yourself during pregnancy 

• signs of labour and when to come to hospital 

• breastfeeding hints and tips 

• tour of the maternity ward 

When to come to hospital 

Please come to the maternity unit immediately if: 

• your waters have broken 

• you have bleeding from the vagina 

• you are having regular pains or contractions 5-10 minutes apart 

• you have severe abdominal pain 

• there are any changes in your baby’s movements. For example, if the movements are less frequent, more than usual or if you have any other concerns around your baby’s movements. 

Please phone the maternity unit before coming in, if you have time.