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19 June, 2025

It’s close to a home birth for Caboolture midwife

CABOOLTURE Hospital midwife Hayley Flatley gave birth to her son Kit at the very hospital where she works, bringing a personal twist to her professional world.

Hayley, who joined the hospital’s maternity team in 2022, said there was never any doubt where she wanted to deliver her baby.

“I wouldn’t want to have my baby anywhere else,” she said.
“It’s a special place to work and everyone looks out for each other. I felt so comfortable it was almost like having a home birth.”

While some asked if it felt strange giving birth in front of colleagues, Hayley said the care she received made her feel safe and at ease.

“Being a patient was surreal, but it reminded me how much of an impact midwives have on families.”

Baby Kit weighed in at 4.3kg. His middle name, Stuey, honours Hayley’s late father who passed away from brain cancer last year.

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