FROM LITTLE HANDS TO LOVING HEARTS: MOTHER’S DAY AT HKH
At Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Mother’s Day is a cherished occasion to honour the mothers, grandmothers, carers, and mother figures who bring love, strength, and care to their families-and to our hospital community. This year, HKH proudly marked the day with thoughtful gestures to appreciate and acknowledge our mothers spending their special day with us. All new mothers in the Maternity Unit, mothers with babies in the Special Care Nursery and those in the Birthing Suite received a brightly coloured single gerbera along with a note of appreciation on their breakfast tray. These small but heartfelt touches reminded mothers that they are celebrated and valued on this important day. At HKH, we are honoured to be part of the first stages of so many little lives and to see so many little hands and toes — walking alongside families through the magical journey of welcoming a new baby. The hospital proudly delivers between 800 and 850 babies every month, with many families returning to HKH for subsequent births or even bringing the next generation back to the same hospital where they themselves were born. It is a profound privilege to share in these cherished milestones across generations. This week also marked the International Day of the Midwife on 5 May, a day that recognises and celebrates the vital role midwives play in supporting mothers and families. HKH recognises and sincerely thanks its dedicated team of midwives, whose expert care, compassion, and commitment guide families safely through one of life’s most precious journeys.
HKH also recognises the many mothers, grandmothers, carers, and mother figures within its own workforce-remarkable women who balance the demands of healthcare with the equally important role of caring for their own families. Managers and teams extended heartfelt thanks for the dedication, resilience, and compassion these staff members show every day. To every mother, whether you be a patient, staff member, volunteer or visitor in our wards or hallways, we say: thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey and for letting us help honour your special day.
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