The Pulse: Women and newborn

Stay informed with the latest news regarding women and newborns in the Western Sydney Local Health District (LHD).

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5 January 2026

Oh baby, it’s New Year’s Day

As the world stood together in celebration of a new year, new life was welcomed at Western Sydney’s birthing hospitals on New Year’s Day.

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2 January 2026

Westmead Hospital celebrates first Perinatal Mental Health Week

Westmead Hospital proudly hosted its first-ever Perinatal Mental Health Week, marking an important milestone in supporting women, families, and staff during the perinatal period.  

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11 December 2025

Renowned artist provides source of strength to grieving families

Indigenous artist Lakkarai Pitt has brought her care, and craft to Westmead Hospital.

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21 August 2025

Research shows inequality in birth models for migrant women

A new research paper authored by Western Sydney’s Sarah Melov, has questioned whether migrant women have equity of access to midwife continuity of care.

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15 July 2025

Stitching comfort into moments of mourning

Each week up to a dozen women give up their time and offer their skills, to help people they’ll never meet.

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4 July 2025

When I was going through treatment, my son would write notes, ‘I hope you get rest, Mama’

Rose Fleig is an amateur baker and a breast cancer survivor. This is Rose is telling her story, in her own words.

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16 May 2025

Mobile BreastScreen van allows Lidcombe local convenient first-time screen

Aihleen’s first time getting her breasts screened was sparked by a simple social media post.

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13 May 2025

Birthing and maternity services announced for Rouse Hill Hospital

Expectant mothers in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) will be able to birth their babies closer to home, following $90 million in additional funding from the NSW Government for the new Rouse Hill Hospital.

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5 May 2025

Maternity Services Open Day welcomes more than 500 people to Westmead Hospital

Westmead Hospital has hosted the first of three Maternity Services Days across Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), welcoming more than 500 expectant mothers and their loved ones into the hospital.

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1 May 2025

Milestone birth as baby James 100th homebirth in Western Sydney

Baby James is making history by simply being born.


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