By JONATHON HOWARD
SOON-TO-BE mum Jaye Wales is nearing the end of her pregnancy, but she worries about the 45-minute drive to Nambour Hospital.
Her worries have been echoed by dozens of pregnant Noosa ladies, who are calling for a birthing centre to be built at Noosa Hospital.
“I’ve had some complications with my pregnancy and I’ve had to make regular trips to Nambour Hospital. I think that although the staff and services at Nambour are good, it would be more convienent to have a birthing centre locally in Noosa. I also think Nambour could benefit from sharing the load more, especially where pregnancies are not considered higher risk,” Jaye Wales (38 weeks pregnant) of Noosaville.
Anna Merry has heaped praise on staff at Nambour Hospital, but admits the drive from Noosa to Nambour was stressful due to her short labour.
“I had Fin at Nambour and the staff were great. Although, I was anxious on the drive up to Nambour because my labour was only two-and-a-half hours and the 45-minute drive was bumpy and rocky, which didn’t help – I’d certainly support a local birthing centre because even though it’s only supposed to be 45 minutes to Nambour, it can take an hour,” Anna Merry with Fin (five months) of Sunshine Beach.
GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you have a birthing story? Or would you like to see local birthing services in Noosa? Email your thoughts to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au
