Child & Maternal Health
Our children are the future of Yarrabah, and we at Gurriny believe in growing a strong and healthy generation that begins with a healthy pregnancy.
The Maternal health team at Gurriny work together sharing a caseload of pregnant and postnatal women in the Yarrabah community.
Midwife Caroline George, Midwife/Nurse Brittany MacDougall, Maternal Health Worker Jilara Murgha.
The team work alongside Midwife/Nurse Nara Crotty who is available every Wednesday for all-ages Women’s health checks, midwifery care, and lactation consultation.
Our children are the future of Yarrabah, and we at Gurriny believe in growing a strong and healthy generation that begins with a healthy pregnancy.
The Maternal health team at Gurriny work together sharing a caseload of pregnant and postnatal women in the Yarrabah community.
Midwife Caroline George, Midwife/Nurse Brittany MacDougall, Maternal Health Worker Jilara Murgha.
The team work alongside Midwife/Nurse Nara Crotty who is available every Wednesday for all-ages Women’s health checks, midwifery care, and lactation consultation.
The Maternal health team at Gurriny work together sharing a caseload of pregnant and postnatal women in the Yarrabah community.
Midwife Caroline George, Midwife/Nurse Brittany MacDougall, Maternal Health Worker Jilara Murgha.
The team work alongside Midwife/Nurse Nara Crotty who is available every Wednesday for all-ages Women’s health checks, midwifery care, and lactation consultation.
Services offered by the Maternal Health Team
Pre-pregnancy care: If you are talking
about trying for a baby, our door is always open to make a plan on the healthiest
start of your pregnancy for bub.
Pregnancy tests: If you think you
might be pregnant, the midwife can order your blood tests and ultrasounds, and
go through a general health check with you. The sooner you come, the better
pregnancy plan we can make for a strong, healthy bub!
Antenatal care: A combination of
clinic and home visits to monitor yours and bubs health during pregnancy.
Childbirth education, hospital tour and support: When possible, our
team will organise birthing classes in Yarrabah to help you feel confident,
prepared, and strong for your labour and birth. Our team will try support
hospital clinic appointments and birth suite tour to help you feel more
comfortable in the hospital setting for birthing.
Postnatal care: Once you bring bub
home from hospital, the maternal health team can help you navigate your
breastfeeding plans, monitor baby’s weight gain, and support your return to
home with your new bub.
Baby checks: We will monitor bub’s weight for the first 6 weeks of life, and then introduce you to Child Health team to take over bub’s care and give immunisations.
Contraception: Our team is happy to walk you through options to plan the timing of your future pregnancies with contraception beyond barrier protection such as the bar (Implanon), the depot needle, the pill, or the Mirena (intra-uterine device).
Cervical screen tests: Performed by Nara or GP of your choice. 5 yearly screening, with closer monitoring for people with high risk presentations. If you are concerned about women’s health symptoms, contact Gurriny to be seen by female clinician.
Outreach specialist care: ‘FROGS’ consultant visiting service to deliver specialist gynaecology and/or obstetric care to women, referrals will be made through your GP and the women’s health team.
The team also works closely with the Sexual Health team at Gurriny, to deliver sensitive, culturally safe, and appropriate care to women navigating this area of health care.
We welcome partners, family, or friends to all visits!
We are happy to deliver care in the clinic, at home, or in the community – where you feel comfortable.
Our team accepts walk-ins and booked appointments!
Phone us via Gurriny reception, or Maternal Health team directly 4226 4134 or 4226 4130.
Nephritis prevention program aims to prevent skin sores that could lead to chronic kidney failure in later life. “No more sore” packs and education are given to parents with children who have sores. A sore treatment program is run twice a week at the local primary school. The Indigenous Health Workers assess and treat skin sores, and refer to the doctor if the sores are infected for further treatment and follow up.Child Health Team and Programs
Our children need the best start in life and our programs have been developed to support families achieve that.
Our Child Health Team provides the following services and programs for children 0 - 12 years old
The Dental program aims to create awareness of dental health and supports children to adopt good dental hygiene behaviours and practices. Children at the local primary school from Pre-prep to Year 4 receive a toothbrush and paste to get them started. The teachers supervise brushing daily in the classroom. A dental service is provided by Queensland Health at our clinic on Bukki Road.
Clients are encouraged to use and book with this service by calling 1300 300 850.
The Books for Babies program is about early learning and encouraging parents with babies and toddlers to read to them daily.
Books are offered to the parents to get them started.
Come and say hello to our friendly child health team; Maddy, Clevanna and Stanley, they're waiting to meet you!
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Contact the Gurriny Women's & Maternal Health Team
- Phone us on 42264130 or 42264162 and book an appointment that suits you.
- Drop into the clinic: walk in clients are accepted, however waiting times vary.
We welcome partners, family or friends to every visit and are happy to conduct your care in the clinic, at home or in the community.
Immunise your child
We primarily immunise children 0 to 5 years for their 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 4 year old jabs.
Catch up vaccines for older children and adolescents between 13-19 years are also available.
Annual flu vaccines can be given to children from 6 months to 15 years old. This is usually available from March each year.
For more information ask to talk to our Child Health nurse.
