PREGNANT women in Ouyen and surrounds are benefiting from a monthly antenatal clinic conducted by a midwife.

Brie Crook, who is also acting nurse unit manager at Mildura Base Public Hospital, said the uptake of the service since it opened in April had amazed her.

"I can see up to 10 patients in a day," she said.

"I feel as though I can spend more time with each person I see, and give them the e...