Broken Hill Maternity

Broken Hill Maternity Providing continuity of care to women and babies during pregnancy, birth & the postnatal period.

11/09/2026

Knees down for Sepsis Awareness! 🩷🖤

Our midwives took on Ryan’s Race for Sepsis — and let’s just say… the competitive spirit was REAL! 😂

A huge thank you to Jess Lines for continuing to raise awareness and keep Ryan’s story and the importance of sepsis awareness at the forefront. 🩷 Your ongoing advocacy is making a difference.

And thank you to Smooth Beauty & Wellness for the challenge and for getting local businesses involved in such a fun and meaningful way! 🩷

We raced, we laughed, we fell over… and we may have sacrificed our knees for the cause! 😂

If your midwife seems a little slower around the ward or birth room this week… please be patient — we have bruised knees! 😂🩷

All for a good cause. 🩷
Sepsis Awareness Week | 7–13 September

Just ask…could it be sepsis?

🩷🖤 Just ask … Could it be Sepsis? 🖤🩷Our midwives Chandler, Donna, Kristy, Andra and Telicia with Sepsis Survivor and tin...
07/09/2026

🩷🖤 Just ask … Could it be Sepsis? 🖤🩷

Our midwives Chandler, Donna, Kristy, Andra and Telicia with Sepsis Survivor and tiny legend of our community, Ryan

For the dads who are celebrating their first Father’s Day… 💙To the dads learning how to hold a tiny person, change a nap...
05/09/2026

For the dads who are celebrating their first Father’s Day… 💙

To the dads learning how to hold a tiny person, change a nappy with one hand and settle a baby at 3am.

To the dads figuring it out as they go, carrying the bags, making the coffees and getting very good at baby cuddles.

For the sleepy mornings, the tiny fingers, the first smiles and all the little moments in between.

Happy first Father’s Day to the new dads celebrating today. You’re doing a great job. 💙

28/08/2026

NSW Health wants your help to shape how public maternity services are delivered for the next 5 to 10 years.

We're developing a future-focused Statewide Maternity Services Plan to meet the changing needs of our communities.

The Plan will be grounded in the best available data and importantly, shaped by the insights and experiences of our clinicians and consumers.

The survey is anonymous and only takes a few minutes.

Visit the Have Your Say website to complete the survey. Feedback is open until 20 September 2026: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/maternity-services

☎️ Maternity Ward: (08) 8080 1386, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.☎️ For confidential referrals and appointment...
18/08/2026

☎️ Maternity Ward: (08) 8080 1386, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

☎️ For confidential referrals and appointments, phone (08) 8080 1386 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

❗️ Important: If you ever feel that you, or your baby, have become unwell and require urgent assistance please call 000 or present to your nearest Emergency Department.

After being allocated to a midwife at our service, they will provide you with a direct mobile number for themselves, and their buddy midwife.

It is important to adhere to the contact guidelines your midwife provides you for the safety of you and your baby, and the work health and safety of our midwives 💜

Phone or text message your midwife Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm to:
💜 Coordinate appointments
💜 Provide requested updates
💜 Request a non-urgent callback.
Please note that text messages are not responded to or diverted outside of these hours.

Phone your midwife's mobile 24hrs per day, 7 days per week if:
💜 You are in labour, or have broken waters
💜 You have bleeding or concerning vaginal discharge
💜 You notice a decrease or change in baby's movements
💜 You feel unwell, or your think your baby is unwell (If you require urgent assistance, please phone 000).

If you are unsure or have a concern, you can contact the Maternity Ward 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on (08) 8080 1386. You can call this number to speak with a Registered Midwife on duty at any time.

Our midwives are here to support you, and your wellness is our priority. If you have a concern or question, we encourage you to get in touch anytime 💜

Every baby born in our Broken Hill Maternity Unit receives a NSW Baby Bundle 👶🍼Bringing your baby home is a magical time...
11/08/2026

Every baby born in our Broken Hill Maternity Unit receives a NSW Baby Bundle 👶🍼

Bringing your baby home is a magical time full of love, excitement, and unforgettable firsts.

To help you in those early days, every NSW baby receives the Baby Bundle. It’s a thoughtfully packed nappy bag filled with useful products to help you and your baby get off to a good start.

Swipe through to peek inside the Baby Bundle 👀

For more information and to see everything included visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/child/Pages/baby-bundle.aspx

Breastfeeding isn't something you have to figure out alone.Like any new skill, breastfeeding takes time, patience and su...
06/08/2026

Breastfeeding isn't something you have to figure out alone.

Like any new skill, breastfeeding takes time, patience and support for both you and your baby.

We have many great local services that you can contact for support:
✅ Your midwife or the maternity ward
✅ Your Child and Family Health Nurse
✅ Tresillian Broken Hill
✅ Your GP or healthcare provider
✅ Your support network - this might be family, friends or other parents you meet through parenting groups

Families can also phone the Australian Breastfeeding Association's Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268 24 hours, every day of the week.

Whether you have a quick question, need some reassurance, or you're finding feeding challenging, help is always available to you.

Always remember that you don't have to wait until things feel unmanageable to reach out 🩷

Find a full list of breastfeeding services and helplines: www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/child/Pages/breastfeeding-lhd.aspx

Breastfeeding is not only great for your baby's health - Mums gain a lot from it too in both the short and long term!Imp...
04/08/2026

Breastfeeding is not only great for your baby's health - Mums gain a lot from it too in both the short and long term!

Importantly, mothers who have breastfed are shown to have a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, breast and ovarian cancer over their lifetime.

Research shows that the longer you breastfeed (across all your children), the less risk you face of a range health problems. Every extra month of breastfeeding adds to your protection.

World Breastfeeding Week 🩷

04/08/2026

🌿 World Breastfeeding Week Walk & Talk 🌿

Join us on Thursday 6th August at 9:30am for a relaxed Walk & Talk as we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026.

This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” highlights the importance of building strong support networks for breastfeeding families. From healthcare providers and workplaces to communities and families, every link in the chain of support matters.

Come along for a friendly social walk where you can:
👣 Connect with other parents and families
💬 Ask questions and share experiences
🤱 Chat with our midwifery team about breastfeeding and infant feeding
🌱 Learn how we can continue to strengthen the support that helps families thrive

Whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in learning more, everyone is welcome.

Let’s celebrate the power of community and the positive impact of breastfeeding together.

📅 Thursday 6th August
🕤 9:30am
📍Sturt Park (across from the YMCA)

💚 Because breastfeeding works best when families are supported. 💚

It's World Breastfeeding Week!Breast milk provides all the nutrition your baby needs for the first six months of life an...
03/08/2026

It's World Breastfeeding Week!

Breast milk provides all the nutrition your baby needs for the first six months of life and can give your baby most of their nutrition for the first year of their life and beyond.

When babies are breastfed, especially exclusively and for longer durations, they have a lower risk of a range of health problems.

It is a good idea to start talking about breastfeeding in early pregnancy. Your midwife will discuss feeding with you before your baby is born, and help answer any questions you have.

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