It is important to reassure our mums that checkups are designed to make certain everything is progressing along nicely.  Attending antenatal on a regular basis helps this process.  It is important for checking baby's weight and for monitoring babies progress as well.

Support for the mums come from culturally appropriate programs.  Caring sensitive staff personnel make available educational aids appropriate to needs for the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Help and support for our mothers and babies are provided in the following ways: