Maternity

Care and services for women, babies, and families throughout pregnancy, during labour, birth, and after birth.

Our services

We coordinate maternity services for women in the Cairns and Hinterland region and the Torres Strait Islands and Cape York.

Yarrabah maternity services

Maternity services at Yarrabah Aboriginal community are provided in partnership with Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation.

Having a baby

All you need to know about pregnancy, labour and birth including your pregnancy care, how to keep well in pregnancy and what happens during labour and birth on the Queensland Government website.

What to expect during pregnancy

Read about the stages of pregnancy, scans and tests you can have during pregnancy.

Keeping well in pregnancy

Looking after yourself and your baby during pregnancy. Read about keeping well.

Mental wellbeing during pregnancy

During pregnancy most women experience a range of emotions. Read about mental wellbeing.

Labour and birth

Learn more about what happens in labour and the stages of birth.

Last updated: June 2024