Pregnancy & Birth Support in Nedlands

Nedlands is an affluent, leafy suburb located about 7 kilometres west of the Perth CBD, bordered by the Swan River to the south and the University of Western Australia campus to its east. Known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, heritage homes, and proximity to Kings Park, Nedlands is one of Perth's most established and sought-after residential areas.

Maternity and Pregnancy Services in Nedlands

Nedlands holds a unique place in Western Australian maternity care as the home of King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) — the state's dedicated maternity hospital and the only standalone women's hospital in WA. KEMH provides everything from low-risk midwifery-led births to the most complex maternal-fetal medicine, and its Family Birth Centre offers a home-like setting for eligible women. Having this facility in the suburb makes Nedlands a natural centre for pregnancy services.

The area around Nedlands offers a wide range of pregnancy and maternity services, including:

• Specialist obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine practitioners


• Independent midwives and private midwifery practices


• Doula support for labour, birth, and the postnatal period


• Lactation consultants and breastfeeding clinics


• Prenatal and postnatal physiotherapy


• Perinatal psychology and mental health support

Getting Around

Nedlands is well-served by public transport, with bus routes running along Stirling Highway and Broadway connecting to the Perth CBD and Fremantle. The suburb is also close to the Loch Street and Shenton Park train stations. Driving access is easy, with KEMH providing on-site parking for patients and visitors.

Nearby Suburbs

Being centrally located in Perth's western suburbs means families in Nedlands are close to services in Subiaco, Claremont, West Leederville, and Wembley. St John of God Subiaco Hospital, another popular choice for private maternity care, is just minutes away. This concentration of health facilities makes the Nedlands–Subiaco corridor one of Perth's strongest areas for pregnancy and birth support.