Latrobe Regional Hospital’s maternity antenatal services are offered from the Gippsland Private Consulting Suites which are located within the
hospital precinct. The service includes the Midwives Clinic and Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit.

The Pregnancy Day Assessment Unit is open Monday–Friday from 8.30am-5pm and available to all women who are booked at LRH. The team is also available to discuss any concerns you may have during your pregnancy on 5173 8809.

Once you have visited your GP to confirm your pregnancy, your GP will fax your referral through to an obstetrician at the Consulting Suites. The midwives will call you to make an initial appointment, ideally when you are 14-18 weeks pregnant.

Your childbirth and breastfeeding classes can be booked at your initial appointment with a midwife. There are various options for these classes on different days of the week to suit your needs. You will be provided with an information pack and a new mothers’ bag during your visit.

The Thomson Unit has four labour rooms with private bathrooms and facilities to help optimise your labour. Our team of midwives are skilled in assisting you through your labour and birth. If you request pain relief, we have both non-pharmacological and pharmacological pain relief options.

Non Pharmacological: shower, massage, sterile water injections, aromatherapy.

Pharmacological: nitrous oxide (gas), medication for pain relief, epidural.

When do I come to hospital?

We encourage you to call the Thomson Unit on 5173 8211 if you are experiencing signs of labour or if concerned about your condition. Don’t hesitate – even if you’re unsure. Your care and the health of your baby is important to us.