New water birthing program in Manjimup praised by third-time parents in the region

A new water birthing program in Manjimup has been praised by third-time parents in the region. Tegan and Ben Dorrell had their first water birth experience at the Warren Health Service as they welcomed baby Hugh earlier this year. They said it was their third birth supported by the Warren Blackwood Midwifery Group Practice, and chose a water birth after hearing about the group’s new equipment. “The whole labour and birth went really smoothly, and I can’t thank the team of doctors, nurses and midwives enough for their dedicated care over our stay,” Ms Dorrell said. “Hugh is the third baby Ben and I have had here, and I was interested to learn more when I was told about the site’s new water birthing equipment. “Overall, it was a very positive experience and the team in Manjimup made the whole process really seamless.” WA Country Health Service South West executive director Kerry Winsor said she was pleased the Dorrell family had a positive first water birth experience in Manjimup. “We have incredible clinical teams across country WA that are committed to giving families a fully supported experience as they welcome babies into the world,” she said. “WACHS offers extensive maternity support including dedicated prenatal education and care, birthing support and options such as the new water birth capability in Manjimup, and post-natal care and programs for mums and bubs.” Local women interested in exploring water birth as an option can contact the Warren Blackwood MGP on 9777 0300 or 0436 005 881 to discuss their eligibility.