Pregnancy, Birth and Baby in Western Sydney

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Birthing hospitals and services

Aboriginal pregnancy services

Learn about our models of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pregnant women, mothers and babies.

Auburn pregnancy services

Learn about the clinics, services and support available when giving birth at Auburn Hospital.

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Blacktown pregnancy services

Discover the range of services, clinics, and support offered to you and your baby at Blacktown Hospital.

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Westmead pregnancy servcies

Find out what maternity care, clinics, and support services are available at Westmead Hospital

Westmead newborn intensive care

Find helpful information and learn more about newborn babies admitted to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Westmead Hospital.

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Childbirth and parenting education

Learn about our childbirth and parenting education classes that help prepare you for birth and parenting.

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Gynaecology services

Learn about our specialist services and resources for the assessment and management of gynaecological conditions.

Westmead referral information

Information for health professionals about how to refer to our services at Westmead Hospital.

Need an interpreter?

Please let us know if you need a professional interpreter to help you communicate with our staff. The service is free and confidential. We will book the interpreter for you.

If you require an interpreter, call us on (02) 9912 3800. You can also contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

If you are Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service (NRS). Call the NRS on 133 677 and provide the number you want to call. For example, our Caseload Midwifery Service (02) 8890 9219

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A-Z factsheets

These factsheets provide trusted information to support you through pregnancy, birth and caring for your baby

Breastfeeding support

Learn more about breast health and our breastfeeding support services.

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Labour and birth

Find helpful information to help you prepare to have an assisted, vaginal or Caesarean birth.

Newborn baby care

Find helpful information on normal newborn baby care, behaviours, sleeping patterns, baby settling methods and safety.

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Perinatal mental health

Learn about the available mental health supports for women during the pregnancy (perinatal) period.

About our pregnancy, birth and baby services

Delivering specialist care

Western Sydney Local Health District (LHD) offer maternity services in Auburn, Blacktown and Westmead.

We care for patients from premature babies to older women.

We provide specialist services in:

maternity
gynaecology
women’s cancer
care of newborn infants.

Delivering care for all

Our principles for delivering care are the same for all, which is to:

provide family-centred care
provide timely access to care
provide comprehensive care in one place
improve the patient, family and carer experience
focus on prevention where possible
provide quality, multidisciplinary care focused on the individual’s needs.

Teaching and research

Westmead Hospital is a major teaching hospital and conducts active research in each of our specialist services. This ensures that the staff we train and the care we provide continues to be world class.

Westmead Women’s Institute for Research and Data collection (W²IRED) assists with research undertaken by Westmead Women’s and Newborn Health.

The Institute supports projects which will improve the lives of women and babies locally and worldwide.

Learn more about research in Western Sydney

Levels of care across our hospitals

Hospitals in Western Sydney have different service capabilities for maternal and neonatal (newborn) levels of care.

Auburn Hospital is a Level 3 maternity service and a Level 2 newborn service.
Blacktown Hospital is a Level 5 maternity service and Level 4 newborn service.
Westmead Hospital is a Level 6 maternity and newborn service.

Learn more about maternity and newborn levels of care in NSW public hospitals

Smoke-free policy

All our hospitals and locations are smoke-free. Smoking or vaping anywhere on the grounds may result in a $300 fine. View our policy.

Acknowledgement of Country

Western Sydney LHD acknowledges the first people of the land. The overarching Aboriginal nation in Western Sydney is the Darug nation. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge the significance of land, water, spirit, kinship and culture, and the importance that these elements have to the health, wellbeing and future of the Aboriginal community.

Contact Western Sydney LHD

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For general enquiries, complete our online enquiry form.

Pregnancy, birth and baby in Western Sydney