Campbelltown Camden Women and Children's Service

Campbelltown Camden Hospital is part of the South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
We welcome you and your family to our service.

We acknowledge and embrace the diversity of modern family structures in our community. We welcome families
from all cultural backgrounds and are committed to providing culturally appropriate
and sensitive care.

Here at Campbelltown Camden Women and Children’s Service, the care we provide to women and their families
reflect our core values. We strive to provide women centred care through collaboration, openness, respect,
and empowerment. We provide care in a safe, supportive environment where a woman’s choices and decisions
are based on relationships built on respect and trust.

Please click here to learn more about your Rights and Responsibilities as a patient, carer or community member of
the South West Sydney Local Health District.

As soon as your pregnancy has been confirmed please contact the Antenatal outpatient department via phone
or email to schedule your first hospital visit.

Choosing the right hospital for you to have your care in depends on where you live. Post code boundaries are in
place within SWSLHD to manage demand for maternity care. Whist it may present challenges for women, the
primary goal is to balance the availability of resources across the five hospitals in the district, to ensure women
and families receive appropriate and safe care whilst maintaining quality of service provision.

Please see included list of postcodes accepted by Campbelltown and Camden Hospital for you to receive your
pregnancy care at.

Please click here if you can not find your postcode to direct you to the correct hospital for your care.

This appointment should be scheduled for between 10-12 weeks of pregnancy.

Before this first appointment please visit your general practitioner and consider:

   • Having your pregnancy confirmed
   • Getting a referral letter to the hospital
   • Completing routine blood tests
   • Discuss genetic screening options
   • Complete ultrasounds as needed

What can I expect at this appointment?

   • Your appointment may be scheduled at Campbelltown or Camden Hospital
   • The appointment will generally take 1-2 hours
   • A detailed medical and social history will be completed
   • Your individualised model of care will be discussed with you

Antenatal care is offered in many different ways at Campbelltown and Camden Hospital. You may not be suitable
for all models, and we may not always be able to accommodate your preferences. However, we will work with you
to allocate a model of care which best suits your needs. We will discuss your options with you during your first
antenatal appointment.

Campbelltown and Camden Hospital is recognised as a teaching facility, so you may be offered a midwifery
student to be involved in your care during your pregnancy and birth. Alternatively, you may be asked for a
midwifery or medical student to observe appointments or procedures at any point throughout your pregnancy
and birth journey.

This care is provided collaboratively with a team of midwives and doctors with an allocated team on a set day
throughout your pregnancy. You will be allocated a lead midwife who will provide you with your antenatal care.
Our Clinical Midwifery Consultant for complex care will work alongside these clinics and you may be referred
to her. Community Antenatal Clinics are run by midwives and make our services more convenient for women
to access ongoing antenatal care in their local communities. You may also choose one of our Community Clinics
located at Macarthur Square or the Benevolent Society at Campbelltown

Your General practitioner (GP) can care for your pregnancy in partnership with your local hospital. You will birth
your baby at Campbelltown Hospital. GPSC enables you to continue seeing your family doctor, who you already
know and trust, during your pregnancy, and this may be more convenient for you. Most of your pregnancy care will
be with your GP. Women expecting a low-risk pregnancy are suitable for GPSC. If your pregnancy risk becomes high,
then you will continue your pregnancy care at the hospital.

TEAM midwifery is a group of midwives who provide care to you during your pregnancy, labour, birth and after your
baby is born. These midwives work a rotating roster so one is always available to provide care for you throughout
your pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey. TEAM midwifery offers up to one week of postnatal visits
depending on individual needs with postpartum care and breastfeeding guidance.

A model of care in which a known midwife within the MGP will provide you with all your antenatal care, labour and
birth as well as post-partum home support and care (for at least 14 days) in consultation with an obstetrician.
The known midwife will be on call for your active labour and birth, breastfeeding and early discharge home from the
birthing unit. You may benefit from MGP if this is your first baby, or you would like a vaginal birth after having a
previous caesarean section.

The Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) provides antenatal and postnatal care for Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander families. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women who identify as having an Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander baby are welcome to use this service. The AMIHS midwife works alongside Aboriginal Health
Workers and aim to provide individualised culturally appropriate support and education during pregnancy and after
birth for 6 weeks.

The Early Pregnancy Assessment Service (EPAS) provides non-acute outpatient care for women who have pain
and/or bleeding in pregnancy. EPAS provides coordinated assessment, diagnostic and management planning for
threatened or diagnosed pregnancy loss. Some women will require more than one visit before a diagnosis can
be made. If the women require medical or surgical management, this can be arranged in the clinic appointment,
and scheduled for a subsequent date. Our highly experienced staff will follow up each woman's case until their
miscarriage is resolved.

EPAS staff will triage the referral and contact the patient directly with an appointment time and date. For an
appointment please contact outpatients department or attend your GP for a referral.

 Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. EPAS is closed on weekends and public holidays.

The Fetal Maternal Assessment Unit offers comprehensive monitoring of the health of you and your baby. You can
expect to spend 1-2 hours per appointment. The service provides an alternative to being admitted to hospital.
FMAU is located in the antenatal department. Women may be referred to FMAU by the medical team or midwives.

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
FMAU is closed on weekends and public holidays.

The Preterm Birth Clinic (PTBC) is a dedicated model providing a high level of care for women at risk of spontaneous
preterm birth. PTBC is located in the antenatal clinic. Your appointment will include an antenatal visit with the
midwife and an ultrasound with the obstetrician. Once you are booked in you may be referred around 12 weeks
by your healthcare provider. At 24 weeks gestation you will be discharged and continue your care under an
appropriate model of care.

Friday mornings 0800-1200.
PTBC is closed on weekends and public holidays.

The Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) are available to support you during your pregnancy journey. They can help you
speak to medical and midwifery staff, understand what is happening, and make sure you and your family are
involved in making decisions about your care.

Please follow this link for further information

NSW Health Care Interpreting Services provide access to professional interpreting services 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, with over 120 languages, including Auslan.

The Substance Use in Pregnancy Service (SUPPS) work collaboratively to promote opportunities for positive change
that support and nurture the mother/baby, parent/baby relationship and promote a safe parenting model.

Please follow this link for further information.

The get healthy in Pregnancy Service is a FREE telephone health coaching service available to anyone aged 16 years
and over. You will be able to talk with a qualified dietician or exercise physiologist over the phone in the privacy of
your own home.

The service can help you to:

   • Eat healthy
   • Get active
   • Gain or maintain a healthy amount of weight during your pregnancy
   • Not drink alcohol during your pregnancy
   • Return to your pre-pregnancy weight.

For Aboriginal women or women carrying an Aboriginal baby you may be able to speak with the Get Healthy
Aboriginal Liaison Officer, for your first phone call or one of your coaching calls. The ALO will talk to you about your
needs and your access to services in the community before referring you to either a dietitian or an exercise
physiologist for the remainder of your phone calls.

Referral will be discussed with you by the midwife at your first antenatal booking in appointment or you can click
the image below for more information and to refer yourself to the service.

 For pregnant women who have experienced a caesarean section for a previous birth, they may be considering the
best birth option for their current pregnancy. At Campbelltown Hospital, we acknowledge that a vaginal birth after
a previous caesarean section is often a suitable and safe option for most women. Your midwife and Obstetrician
will discuss this with you during your booking in visit.
At Campbelltown, we offer free education sessions to help the woman and her partner to further explore their birth
options and assist their decision making. In these education sessions the woman will also discover strategies to
optimise the birth experience regardless of her birth intention.

For further information on NBAC please click here see the following factsheet

Please refer to the QR code for further information regarding your Next Birth After Caesarean.

The Antenatal Clinic runs services from Campbelltown and Camden Hospital and various community clinics.
With the option of some evenings clinics.

For Campbelltown Hospital the Antenatal Clinic is located in Building D, Ground Floor, Reception C. Please park
in P8 or along Park Side Crescent for your most convenient access – entering through Entrance F.

For Camden Hospital the Antenatal Clinic is located on 61 Menangle Road Camden, in the UMCCC department.
There is a small carpark off Menangle Road, also with street parking available.

The reception desks are staffed with clerical staff between the hours of 0800-1630. Please contact the
outpatient department with enquiries.

Useful information regarding your pregnancy, labour and birth can be accessed through this QR code or through
following this link

 The antenatal ward comprises of 4 Antenatal Assessment Beds (AAU) and 10 inpatient beds. A42 is located in
Building A, Level 4. Please park in P2 or P3 for your most convenient access.

AAU provides outpatient care for women who require pregnancy surveillance and to women who experience
complications and concerns related to their pregnancy.

Visiting Hours: 0800-2000hrs

The birthing unit comprises of 15 birthing rooms and 4 assessment bays. Seven of these rooms include a birthing
bath. Birthing Unit is located in Building A, Level 4. Please park in P2 or P3 for your most convenient access.

Birthing Unit allows up to 3 support people to be present throughout your labour and birth. The support people will
remain the same selected people throughout your labour and birth.

Birthing unit tours are available on Tuesday’s at 3:15pm.
Please follow this link to book a spot or scan the QR code to arrange your booking.

Visiting Hours: There is not visiting permitted whilst in birthing unit.

The maternity unit comprises of 24 beds with a combination of single and double rooms, each room with its own
ensuite (toilet and shower). Maternity Unit is located in Building A, Level 5. Please park in P2 or P3 for your most
convenient access.

Lactation Support is offered to all women postnatally as an inpatient. Breastfeeding education sessions are run
daily within the unit at 1030am by a lactation consultant and you are encouraged to attend during your stay.

If you are well and your baby is feeding well, you can be discharged as early as 6 hours after a vaginal birth and
48 hours after a caesarean birth.

If you have been cared for MGP/TEAM midwives, they will continue your care at home. For all other women
who are discharged early you will have a midwife from the midwifery support program (MSP) visit you in your home.

Due to limited space in our rooms, we kindly ask that you pack your belongings in one small carry-on size bag.

Visiting Hours: 0800-2000hrs

The Special Care Nusery (SCN) comprise of 16 cots in individual bays. SCN is located in Building A, Level 5.
Please park in P2 or P3 for your most convenient access. 

Campbelltown SCN is able to care for babies who have been born at 32 weeks gestation or more.

All visitors coming to the SCN need to be vaccinated against Whooping Cough and will be asked to provide proof
of their vaccination status to protect the risk of infection for preterm and unwell babies.

Visiting Hours: 1000-1200 and 1630-2000hrs

Campbelltown provides a range of educational groups to support you through your pregnancy, birth and parenting
journey.

 Groups include:

   - Comprehensive labour, birth and early parenting programs offered across Camden and Campbelltown on
     weeknights or Saturdays (for a fee)
   - Antenatal breastfeeding education groups for all pregnant women whether you are having your first baby or
     you have previously experienced breastfeeding challenges.
   - Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Sections information sessions
   - Birthing Unit guided tour

Please click here to book a spot 

With Knowledge Comes Confidence

The South Western Sydney Local Health District in collaboration with Calmbirth is excited to announce that
Campbelltown Hospital are now offering the highly acclaimed and evidence based Calmbirth Antenatal
education program to expectant parents across the Campbelltown and surrounding areas.

Calmbirth® – Prepares you emotionally, mentally, and physically for birth. We take a very holistic and evidence
based approach to our Education with the fundamental underpinning of the Program being the Mind-Body-Birth
Connection. Through immersive techniques and guided relaxations, we help couples release fear and embrace a
positive and empowering mindset. Our comprehensive, evidence-based antenatal program empowers couples to
make informed decisions with their birth partner and caregivers about their birth and promotes better birth
outcomes, reducing medical interventions and increasing overall satisfaction.

To book your spot for Calmbirth at Campbelltown Hospital - please click here

Please click on the pictures for further information