Mildura Health (MH) is adding value to their health insurance policies by introducing a new innovative approach to post-natal services.

Aiming to launch by November this year, MH is introducing a Post-Natal Hotel and Home-Base Service to aid the recovery of new mums and their newborn.

Chief Executive Officer, Gerard Op de Coul said “We are proud to soon offer a personalised post-natal stay that allows mothers and families the opportunity to rest and get to know their baby while being supported by midwives and lactation consultants.

“Whilst we are in early stages, we are now advertising for Midwives to join our team and assist us to deliver the exceptional service that our members and new mothers deserve

“Members of MH will have a choice, whether they stay at indulge apartments for up to three nights or enjoy a home-based stay, where a member will enjoy meal vouchers, pamper packs, professional house cleans and more.

The implementation of this new initiative has been established due to the unfortunate closure of the Post-Natal Service at our Mildura Health Private Hospital (MHPH) in 2019 due to a shortage of Midwives to fulfil the service required.

Mr. Op de Coul said “the closure of this service at our MHPH was very disappointing to us and our members. From this, we have investigated different ways and options that we could develop a sustainable business model to offer our members post-natal care in a private setting.

“We hope to see birthing and the original in-hospital post-natal service option return back to MHPH in the future and we are encouraged by the fact that our local Latrobe University is implementing a Midwifery course. He added.

 “This new approach has worked well for other providers throughout Australia including another health fund in Tasmania that we work closely with. The feedback is that users of this service are highly satisfied, and we hope we can deliver the same, if not a better service to our local community of members” he added.

“We look forward to announcing the launch of this exciting initiative to our members and the local community in the coming months.

Indulge Apartment Director, Sarah Cox said “It is an absolute pleasure for Indulge Apartments to be involved in the new Mildura Health Post-natal initiative. We are honoured to be able to offer a safe and comfortable environment, for families making the transition from hospital to home.”