On any given day you’d usually find Jane Favazzo, Narelle Lukins, Caitie Wilcox and Clare Patchett supporting expectant mothers and their families in Margaret River and surrounds.
Last Saturday the Margaret River midwives completed part of the Cape to Cape Track – all in the name of their profession.
May 5 marked International Midwifery Day, which celebrates the work of midwives around the world in ensuring expectant mothers and their families receive quality care.
Jane, Narelle, Caitie and Clare have been helping to deliver babies in Margaret River for a combined 25 years.
Margaret River Hospital’s Acting District Manager, Marie Tweedie said midwifery work covered much more than just attending the birth.
Our midwives work with expectant mothers and their families during their pregnancy, labour, birth and during the postpartum period – offering a range of antenatal care. Chances are if you’ve given birth in Margaret River, one of these ladies has supported you along the way.
- Acting District Manager, Marie Tweedie
“Our midwives work with expectant mothers and their families during their pregnancy, labour, birth and during the postpartum period – offering a range of antenatal care,” Ms Tweedie said.
“Chances are if you’ve given birth in Margaret River, one of these ladies has supported you along the way.”
Ms Tweedie said International Midwifery Day was an opportunity to celebrate Margaret River’s midwives and support them in their work to improve the health of women and children.
“It’s a day that is recognised and celebrated globally, with more than 50 nations observing the occasion,” she said.
“This International Midwifery Day the entire WA Country Health Service honors and recognises the importance of what our midwives do,” she added.
Nicky Lefebvre
I am a journalist, photographer and content creator based in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, covering all aspects of our community including local news, sport, entertainment and events, as well as providing a platform for our readers to share their voices direct from regional Australia.
I am a journalist, photographer and content creator based in the beautiful Margaret River wine region, covering all aspects of our community including local news, sport, entertainment and events, as well as providing a platform for our readers to share their voices direct from regional Australia.
