Minga Gudjaga
(Mother & Baby)
Maternity Services and Child and Family Health Care
Minga Gudjaga
Minga Gudjaga (Mother and Baby) is the child and maternal health program that offers community focused, holistic, continuity of midwifery care. We provide spiritual, cultural, emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labour, birth and up to five years of age.
Minga Gudjaga has a variety of skilled practitioners such as Aboriginal Health Workers, Midwives, Nurses and Child and Family Health Nurses. Our goal is to create holistic wellness, in a culturally safe setting for Aboriginal families on Yuin country. Our outcomes are measured by the women we care for to ensure we are providing quality cultural and clinically safe maternity care.
The Minga Gudjaga program works closely with our internal sista programs such as Dead or Deadly, Nabu, and Case Management. Working collaboratively with these programs, we aim to create a strong foundation of physical health, whilst providing advocacy and support to families requiring intensive family support.
PREVENT THE SPREAD
Please self-isolate if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, including a sore throat, coughing or sneezing, or flu-like symptoms. Call our reception to make a telehealth appointment with one of our doctors.
Maternity Services
At the start of your pregnancy journey you will meet the midwifery and child family health team, and may choose to see the same midwife for each visit. Our maternity services provide continuity of midwifery care for you during your pregnancy, labour, birth and up to 6 weeks after you have had bub. We also provide:
- Antenatal checks
- Pathology Screening & Testing Onsite
- Ultrasound Request Forms
- Advocacy & Support With External Services
- Arranged Obstetrician & Ultrasound Appointments.
Access to GP’s, immunisations, counselling and health checks within Waminda
Child & Family Health
- Blue Book Checks
- Growth & Development Support
- Breastfeeding Support
- Baby Weights
- Sleep & Settling Information
- Parenting Education
Access to GP’s, immunisations, counselling and health checks within Waminda
Minga Gudjaga FAQ’s
When do I engage with the Minga Gudjaga program?
We encourage all pregnant women to engage with the mums and bubs program as soon as you think you may be pregnant.
Early pregnancy care is vital to ensuring early detection of any underlying health issues for you and bub. The Minga Gudjaga team work from Nowra between 9am to 5pm, 122 Kinghorne Street, Nowra.
What support does Minga Gudjaga team help with?
Minga Gudjaga are a team of midwives and nurses that provide care to you during your pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum journey.
Midwives can do the following for you either in your home, outreach (your country) or the midwifery clinic at 10 Osborne Street, Nowra:
- Antenatal Checks
- Labour and Birth Support
- Postnatal Checks
- NSW Health Blue Book – Child growth & Development Checks
- Immunisations
- Women’s Business
How can we get involved in the Minga Gudjaga program?
The Minga Gudjaga team are in the office Monday to Friday so please feel free to give us a call on
(02) 4421 7400 to book an appointment.
Can I Get Transport To My Appointments?
Yes, transport is available for all maternity services. Please contact us if you wish to arrange a transport.
Minga Gudgaja Mum’s & Bub’s
Contact Minga Gudjaga
122 Kinghorne Street, Nowra NSW 2541
Program operating hours are between
9:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday.
For more information, including appointment times and transport availability, please call;
Waminda Reception: (02) 4421 7400
Free Call: 1800 997 330
Links To Resources
Prevent The Spread
Please click here to find out more information about COVID-19 and how it has affected Waminda services. Please self-isolate if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, including a sore throat, coughing or sneezing, or flu-like symptoms. Call our reception to make a telehealth appointment with one of our doctors.
Our practice has an appointment booking system for all consultations, we can accommodate walk in consultations with the clinical team, but it is encouraged to make a booked appointment. On arrival you will be triaged by an Aboriginal health worker prior to seeing the Doctor. If you are unable to attend face to face due to symptoms, we have the option of a telehealth appointment.