Antenatal Care for pregnant women
Congratulations, you are pregnant.
Read here about your options for pregnancy care through Armadale Health Service.
Key points:
- You must be referred to the hospital by yourself or your general practitioner to access pregnancy care, ideally by 14 weeks. See QR Code below.
- Your first hospital appointment will be at 18 weeks, then between 20 and 22 weeks, unless you choose to share care between the hospital and GP, then your first appointment will be at 28 weeks.
The following antenatal care options are available:
- care by midwives and GP obstetricians in the Antenatal Clinic
- care provided by nominated accredited GP Obstetrician, as a public or private patient
- care by midwives in the Midwifery Group Practice
Pregnant women identified with high-risk factors will be seen by a consultant obstetrician.
We have a number of special clinics to help women having Aboriginal babies, young mothers, women from diverse backgrounds, those wanting a natural birth after a caesarean, those with nutritional needs, and those with concerns during early pregnancy.
Referring yourself to our care
Simply complete this form or use the QR Code below.
To help us schedule your 18-week appointment, it's best to submit your referral before you reach 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Advice
Do you have a question about pregnancy or parenting?
You can phone the free Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Service for any questions about pregnancy or caring for children from birth to five years of age.
You can speak to a maternal child health nurse from 7am to midnight (AEDT) seven days a week.
Phone: 1800 882 436
Website: Pregnancy, Birth and Baby service
Visit the website to:
- Calculate your due date
- Suscribe to their newsletter about pregnancy and newborns
- Work out what all these pregnancy terms mean.
The website offers information on pregnancy planning, having a healthy pregnancy, newborn essentials, toddler tips and preschool preparation.
This is a free service funded by the Federal Government.
Emergency help
Rather than visit a hospital, you can seek online help from experienced emergency clinicians.
Visit the WA Virtual Emergency Department.
You can also contact a free service for children, called WAVEDkids.
Supporting you to care for unwell children at home, instead of bringing them to an ED. 10:30am to 8pm, 7 days Phone: 1800 633 422 or 1800 022 222 WAVEDkids is delivered by the same senior doctors and nurses who care for children in our EDs, ensuring you and your child receive expert advice.WAVEDkids (for under 16s)
Antenatal education classes
We provide online classes for all women and their support people awaiting the arrival of a baby.
Our midwives host the classes in an informal and approachable manner that gives you the opportunity to ask questions from the safety of your own home, on holidays or on FIFO.
Attendance at these classes will help you make informed choices about pregnancy, birth and early days of parenting.
When
Weekday options: Choose a day of the week and join us for four weeks in a row - either Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Weekend options: Join us for two weekends each month, starting at 8.30am or 1.30pm, where all sessions are covered.
Stage of pregnancy
These classes are suitable for women between 28 and 32 weeks pregnant (week night classes) and by 34 weeks (weekends).
How are classes booked?
- In person, when you attend your Antenatal Clinic
- Phone: 9391 2901
- Email to ArmadaleANC.AHS@health.wa.gov.au
How to log on
Visit the Telehealth website with the code provided to you for your allocated class.
Topics covered
These include:
- physical and psychological changes in pregnancy
- normal labour, active birth and pain relief
- unexpected outcomes and obstetric intervention
- the role of the support person
- caring for the newborn and infant feeding
- parenting styles
- virtual tour of the maternity ward.
To access antenatal care at the hospital, seek a referral from your general practitioner (GP).
This should ideally be done before 14 weeks pregnancy.
Your GP must first organise blood tests, first trimester screening, dating and anatomy scans for you.
Results of these tests must be sent with the referral or request a copy of the results be sent to the AHS Antenatal Clinic.
GPs must email the completed referral form for "antenatal care and delivery" to akg.referrals@health.wa.gov.au.
Download the referral form in rich text format (RTF 190KB) or PDF (30KB)
Urgent appointments
For high-risk pregnancies or urgent review within seven days, contact the Antenatal Clinic Coordinator on 9391 2901.
If a first trimester screen result is deemed high risk, please refer immediately for tertiary scan at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Pre-term babies
If previous babies were born before 40 weeks, please notify your GP and the Antenatal Clinic.
Your baby still has growing to do, is still developing and is becoming stronger right up to 40 weeks of pregnancy.
Learn more here about Every Week Counts.
Boodjari Yorgas Midwifery Group Practice
The Boodjari Yorgas Midwifery Group Practice is an award-winning, midwife-led service dedicated to supporting Aboriginal women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey. The programs designed to empower women by providing culturally safe, respectful, and holistic care that honours their traditions and values.
This approach has led to significant improvements in maternal and newborn outcomes, including a reduction in unbooked births at the hospital and lowered birth-related risks.
Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service
Our MAPS (Maternity Antenatal Postnatal Service) model offers personalised care from the same midwife or small team throughout your pregnancy and after birth. This continuity helps build trust and ensures your care is tailored to your needs and culture. Women in MAPS often experience better health outcomes, shorter hospital stays and feel more confident and supported during their journey into motherhood.
Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service (Gestational Diabetes Mellitus)
Women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can now receive care closer to home through the MAPS GDM service at Armadale Health Service. This new model enhances continuity of care and offers improved outcomes by allowing women to give birth locally, including those women who commence insulin, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Next Birth after Caesarean clinic (NBAC)
Our maternity unit supports women to birth naturally where possible. This clinic provides information and support to pregnant women regarding their birth choices following a previous caesarean section. Our specialised team of midwives and obstetricians will discuss with you the chance of a successful vaginal birth, your personal wishes and future fertility plans to allow you to make an informed decision.
Early Pregnancy Assessment Service Clinic
This clinic provides specialised, confidential, and caring support to those families experiencing issues during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Run by a Specialist Obstetrician and Midwife, the clinic runs two half days per week and provides assessment, treatment, and emotional support services.
Providing the patient does not require immediate treatment, please send ‘EPAS Clinic’ referrals via the Central Referral Service (CRS) by fax 1300 365 056.
Unwell patients (for example those who are hemodynamically unstable or experiencing severe pain and/or heavy bleeding) should be referred directly to Armadale Health Service Emergency Department. Once stable, these patients will be internally referred to the EPAS Clinic for ongoing assessment, treatment, and support.