Registered Midwives must notify the Chief Health Officer of the outcomes of birth events (cases) attended, whether the infant is born alive or stillborn, or the birth is premature or full-term.
From 27 March 2024 a birth that is the result of the performance of an abortion is not to be notified to the Chief Health Officer using Form 2.
Relevant legislation
The statutory requirement for notification by a Registered Midwife is specified in Section 335 of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 (external site) (Part XIII).
For births from 27 March 2024, Section 332 (2) of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1911 (external site) excludes notifications in relation to an abortion.
Responsibility for notification
The Registered Midwife in attendance.
Who must be notified
The Chief Health Officer must be notified. Notifications are received by the Maternal and Child Health team.
How to notify
Notification must be made using Form 2, the Notification of Case Attended as regulated by the Health (Notifications by Midwives) Regulations 1994.
Notifications may be submitted in the digital format specified at Midwives Notification System or via the e-form.
Notification forms and data specifications
e-form - instructions also provided.
Midwives Notification System provides data specifications for digital file submission.
Paper form for printing, completion and submission.
Notification due
Within 48 hours of birth provide partial notification.
Within 30 days of infant discharge from birthplace provide complete notification that includes discharge information for infant.
Contact
To make a notification, or for further information, contact:
Maternal and Child Health
Information and Performance Governance
Phone: 6373 1882
Email: birthdata@health.wa.gov.au
Postal address:
Maternal and Child Health
Department of Health, WA
Reply Paid 70042 (Delivery to Locked Bag 52)
PO Box 8172
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Last reviewed: 26-03-2024
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