This Weekly Health Insight’s Article Celebrates International Day of the Midwife
Each year on May 5, the world recognises the International Day of the Midwife, a day to celebrate the extraordinary contribution midwives make to communities across the globe. In 2025, the theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis” shines a light on the essential role midwives play, not only during childbirth but throughout all stages of pregnancy, parenthood, and public health emergencies.
At our medical centre on Bondi Road, we are proud to work closely with midwives to support women and families in Bondi from pre-conception to postnatal care—and beyond.
The Role of Midwives in Bondi: A Lifeline in Every Stage of Care
Midwives are highly trained nurses who are essential to safe, supportive, and holistic maternity care. At Ocean Medical Practice – Bondi’s local medical centre, our Bondi GPs collaborate with midwives to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. This includes:
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Antenatal shared care: Midwives work alongside our Bondi doctors to monitor pregnancy progress, detect complications early, and provide emotional and physical support.
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Birth planning and labour support: Whether a woman plans to give birth in a hospital or privately with their obstetrician, our Bondi road GPs can monitor work with your healthcare team to ensure that the experience is safe, empowering, and aligned with personal values.
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Postnatal care: After delivery, midwives and GPs can provide support for both physical recovery and emotional wellbeing, ensuring the new family is adjusting well.
Contraception & Breastfeeding Support: A Joint Approach
Our Bondi GPs can also collaborate in broader aspects of reproductive and women’s health, including:
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Contraception counselling: Midwives offer safe and accessible advice on contraceptive options, tailored to a woman’s lifestyle and medical background. And our Bondi doctors team of GP are able to prescribe medications and confirm contraceptive options.
- Breastfeeding support: Midwives are trained in lactation support and play a vital role in helping new mothers establish and maintain breastfeeding. Our Bondi Medical Centre GP team can prescribe mediations to promote or stop lactation.
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Infant nutrition: Midwives and GPs ensure newborns receive safe, clean, and reliable nutrition, providing guidance on formula use when needed and monitoring infant weight and development.
Community Education and Emergency Preparedness
As crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters have shown, midwives are essential in preparing and protecting communities. In Bondi, midwives can:
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Educate expecting families on emergency birth planning, access to care, and managing health risks.
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Help disseminate trusted health information in multicultural and vulnerable communities.
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Provide mental health first aid, especially during times of stress, isolation, or trauma.
Midwives working alongside our Bondi doctors on Bondi Road ensure that our community remains resilient, healthy, and informed—even in uncertain times.
The Growing Role of Genetic Counselling in Bondi
In addition to Midwifery Care, with the rise of expanding options in genetic screening, GPs and Medical Centres across Australia, including our Bondi rd Medical Centre are seeing a growing demand for genetic counsellors and screening tests.
Our GPs can also work with Genetic counsellor help Bondi families understand inherited risks, test options, and what the results mean for their children’s futures.
Genetic Screening Tests Available for Women in Bondi
Some of the most commonly offered tests include:
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Carrier screening: Checks if parents are carriers for genetic conditions like cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, or fragile X syndrome.
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Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT): A blood test that analyses fetal DNA to screen for chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome.
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First trimester combined screening: Combines ultrasound and blood test results to estimate risk for chromosomal conditions.
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Amniocentesis and CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling): Diagnostic tests offered when screening indicates higher risk.
At our Bondi Medical Centre on Bondi Road, we refer patients to experienced genetic counsellors who guide them through understanding test outcomes and making informed, supported choices.
Why Choose Our Bondi GP Team?
Whether you’re planning a pregnancy, expecting a baby, or navigating postpartum life, our experienced Bondi doctors are here to support you. With trusted midwife partnerships and access to advanced genetic services, our medical centre on Bondi Road offers the high-quality, personalised care you deserve.
Visit our clinic today to meet our team and discover how we can support your reproductive health, pregnancy, and family wellbeing.
