Baby Boom at LGH thanks to North-West Arrivals

Busy midwives Kylie Burns, Mandy Stockdale and Rosanne Lanham.

April, 2020

There’s been a baby boom at the Launceston General Hospital.

Over the past two weeks there have been 91  babies born  at the Queen Victoria Maternity Unit.

And 36 of these are from the North West.

During an average week there are 30 babies born in Launceston.

Women’s and Children’s Services Unit (WACS) has also been looking after women from across the entire north coast for ante-natal and post-natal care plus babies in the Special Care Nursery. There have been almost 200 presentations to the hospital.

Maternity services at the North West Private Hospital are temporarily closed while the hospital is being environmentally cleaned.

There are nearly 30 women from the North West, who are nearing their due date also being accommodate near the LGH  in anticipation of imminent arrivals.

“It’s been an incredibly busy time for the QVMU and I’m immensely proud of all the staff who have stepped-up to help right across the board,” WACS Nursing Director Janette Tonks said.

“They are a dedicated group of highly skilled professional midwives, doctors, clerks, attendants, cleaners, catering staff, security, hospital aides and ward clerks.

“Women and their families from the North West have also had to adapt to big changes, not the least travelling outside their region at a stressful time, and we want to thank them for their patience.”

There are restrictions on visitors to the QVMU with only one person able to visit and support the Mum during and after birth . This is in line with visitor restrictions in hospitals across the State.

Clients are keeping in touch with their families sharing happy news via photos, phone calls and videos.

NW women can contact their maternity team on 1800 940 766 during business hours. NW women residing in Launceston can call 1300 977 694 during business hours or LGH Birth Suite 6777 8960 or visit the website. In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).