MATERNITY UNITS: QUEENSLAND

Caboolture Hospital

Address: McKean St, Caboolture
Phone No: 5433 8888
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 20
No. of Births Annually: 1500
Prenatal Classes: Yes. Evenings and Saturday mornings. Special classes for young mums
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Yes. Level 2B
Delivery Suites: 6
Birthing Rooms: No
Booking: Monday-Friday office hours 5433 8888. Ask for antenatal clinic bookings
Support People/Siblings Allowed: 2 at a time
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes
Visiting Hours: 11am-12pm, 5-8pm
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: When clinically necessary
Postnatal Support: In the home by hospital midwives
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes

Ipswich Hospital

Address: Chelmsford Ave, Ipswich
Phone No: 3810 1111
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 30
No. of Births Annually: 2500
Prenatal Classes/Support: Yes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Care: No lactation consultant currently on staff
Delivery Suites: Yes
Birthing Rooms: 6
Booking: Women & Children’s Clinic 3810 1310 |
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: In discussion with carers
Visiting Hours: 8am-12.30pm (partners/grandparents & siblings), 3.30-8pm (other visitors), 1-3pm no visiting (rest period)
Postnatal Support: Referred to GP and/or Child Health Services, ABA and Family Care program as well as Social Worker Support
Counselling for Special Needs: Available on request
Other Information: Home-based midwifery care program and midwifery group practice now available

Logan Hospital

Address: Cnr Loganlea & Armstrong rds, Meadowbrook
Phone No: 3299 8899
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 30
No. of Births Annually: 3500
Prenatal Classes: Range of educational services including parenting & birthing sessions by midwives and physiotherapists for women who choose to have their baby at Logan Hospital. Young parents’ support groups, before and after the birth, at Logan & Beenleigh (for mothers under 25 years)
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes.
Antenatal Clinics in community settings: Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Browns Plains, Eagleby, Logan Central and Springwood. Contact 3299 8527 Monday-Friday. After-hours Midwife Antenatal Clinics (Evenings and Saturdays). Contact: 3299 8527
Lactation Consultant: Yes, accredited by the International Board of Lactation Consultations Examiners
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Special Care: Yes. 16 cot Level 2 Special Care Nursery
Birthing Rooms: Yes, 9 with ensuites
Booking: Antenatal Clinic 3299 8527
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes
Visiting Hours: Daily 10am-12pm and 3-8pm. Rest period 12pm-3pm. Partners 8.30am-9pm if unaccompanied
Postnatal Support: Yes, Community Midwife Service can arrange for a midwife to visit the new mother in her home within 14 days of discharge
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes
Other Information: Healthy Hearing Screening for all newborns. Logan Hospital is accredited as a Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) with the World Health Organization

Mater Mothers’ Hospital

Address: Raymond Tce, South Brisbane
Phone No: 3163 8664
Private Patients: No
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 88 beds (82 in-patient and 6 day beds)
No. of Births Annually: In 2007, more than 4000 babies were delivered
Prenatal Classes: Birthing and parenting classes offered
Shared Care/Rooming In: GP shared care – yes. Rooming in is encouraged
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes, through midwifery outreach clinics and two midwifery group practice teams. Specific services for young women, ATSIC and CHAMP
Lactation Consultant: Yes, including an outpatient breastfeeding support centre
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Yes. Special Care and Intensive Care Nurseries – 79 cot spaces
Birthing Suites: 16 suites (public and private inclusive)
Booking: 3163 8330
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes, siblings and support people allowed under supervision by a carer
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes, in consultation with midwives and medical staff
Visiting Hours: 10am-1pm and 3-8pm
Postnatal Support: Yes, home care programs available
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes, e.g. mental health, social work, physiotherapy, dietitian, substance abuse and perinatal loss

Mater Mothers’ Private Hospital

Address: Raymond Tce, South Brisbane
Phone No: 3163 8847
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No
No. of Maternity Beds: 90 (84 in-patient beds and 6 day beds)
No. of Births Annually: In 2007, more than 4000 babies were born
Prenatal Classes: Antenatal and breastfeeding classes available on weeknights and weekends
Shared Care/Rooming In: No shared care. All single rooms with own ensuite. Rooming in with baby encouraged
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: No
Lactation Consultant: Yes, including an outpatient breastfeeding support centre
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Yes. Special Care and Intensive Care Nurseries – 79 cot spaces
Birthing Suites: Access to 16 birthing suites
Birthing Rooms: No
Booking: Required early in pregnancy on 3163 8847
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes, upon request, however a carer needs to be present for siblings
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes, in consultation with obstetrician or midwifery staff
Visiting Hours: 10am-1pm and 3-8pm. Support person only between these hours
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Rooming in encouraged
Postnatal Support: Yes – home-care program available
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes
Other Information: Larger single rooms available for disabled access.

Mater Private Hospital – Redland

Address: Weippin St, Cleveland
Phone No: 3821 9444
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No
No. of Maternity Beds: 24 single room accommodation
No. of Births Annually: 450-500
Prenatal Classes: Evening and weekend antenatal classes
Shared Care/Rooming In: All single room accommodation with ensuites
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: No
Lactation Consultants: Yes, on staff
Interpreter Service: Available on request
Neonatal Intensive Care: Ready access to Level 2 Nursery at Redland Public or Mater Mothers’ Hospital South Brisbane if required
Birthing Suites: 3
Booking: Clinics held on designated evenings during the week
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes, welcome
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes, in consultation with obstetrician
Visiting Hours: 3-8pm
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Yes. Level 1
Postnatal Support: Post-discharge support provided via phone advice
Counselling for Special Needs: Available upon request

North West Private Hospital

Address: 137 Flockton St, Everton Park
Phone No: 3246 3133
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No
No. of Maternity Beds: 44, 38 single suites with ensuite bathroom, 6 deluxe suites with double bed + bathroom
No. of Births Annually: 1800
Prenatal Classes/Support: Yes
Rooming in: Encouraged
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: No
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2 Special Care Nursery
Delivery Suites: 5
Booking: Online via www.northwestprivatehospital.com.au or phone 1800 555 549
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: In consultation with the specialist and midwifery staff
Visiting Hours: Immediate family any time except 1-3pm; for all other visitors 3-8pm
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Level 2
Postnatal Support: Post-discharge support provided via phone advice

Redcliffe Hospital

Address: Anzac Ave, Redcliffe
Phone No: 3883 7777
Private Patients: No
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 16
No. of Births Annually: 1400
Prenatal Classes: Yes, evenings and Saturday mornings, early pregnancy and refresher classes available
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2
Birthing Suites: 4
Birthing Rooms: No
Booking: Through antenatal clinic/GP referral or self-referral
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes
Visiting Hours: 8am-8pm (strict rest period 1.30-3.30pm)
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: As appropriate 
Postnatal Support: Home Maternity Service 
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes
Future Plans: Ongoing monitoring of services to provide consumers with integrated community-based models of care

Redland Hospital – Women and Birthing Unit

Address: Weippin St, Cleveland
Phone No: 3488 3111
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 26 postnatal beds with 6 cots in Special Care Nursery
No. of Births Annually: 2200
Prenatal Classes: Yes, multi-disciplinary classes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes / Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2 Special Care Baby Unit
Birthing Rooms: 6
Booking: 3488 3434
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes, max 3 in birth suite allchildren to e cared for by adult.
Visiting Hours: 11am-2pm and 4-8pm (open times for partners/families)
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Rooming in
Postnatal Support: Yes
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes

Royal Brisbane And Women’s Hospital

Address: Butterfield St, Herston
Phone No: 3636 8111
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 62
No. of Births Annually: 4500
Prenatal Classes: Yes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: Yes
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Yes, Level 3
Delivery Suites: 10
Birthing Rooms: 4
Booking: 3636 7520
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes, unless there are major complications
Visiting Hours: 10am-1pm and 3-8pm
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: No, rooming in supported
Postnatal Support: Yes
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes

St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital

Address: Cnr Roderick & Pring sts, Ipswich
Phone No: 3816 9360
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No
No. of Maternity Beds: 23
No. of Births Annually: 450
Pre-Natal Classes: Classes are available evenings and Saturday mornings. A  range of educational topics are covered to help you prepare for thebirht of your baby
Shared Care/Rooming In: No shared care, rooming in by choice
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: All our mothers are pre admitted by experinced  midwives to ensure any concerns you may have are addressed prior to admission.
Lactation Consultant: Yes, accreditied by the International Board of Lactation Consultation and Examiners
Interpreter Service: Available on request
Neonatal Intensive Care: Yes, level 4 Special Care Nursery
Birthing Rooms:  Yes, 3 all with ensuites
Booking: 3816 9360 or for your convenience you can book on line at ST Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital website
Support People/Siblings Allowed: We promote and support family centred care so welcome any support person and siblings you wish at this time.
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: In consultation with obstetrician and midwife
Visiting Hours: 8am – 1pm & 3-8pm, rest period 1-3pm
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Yes
Postnatal Support: 24 – hour phone support is available for mothers and babies. We also conduct a well baby clinic
Counselling for Special Needs: Referral process
Other Information:  Support for women wishing to use warm water immersion during labour, support for women wishing to have a vaginal birth following previous caesareans.

Sunnybank Private Hospital

Address: 245 McCullough Street, Sunnybank
Phone No: 3345 6522
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Self-insured
No. of Maternity Beds: 26
Prenatal Classes: Antenatal classes
Shared Care/Rooming In: No shared care, rooming in encouraged
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: No
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Telephone only
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2 Nursery
Delivery Suites: 4
Birthing Rooms: No
Booking: 3344 9308
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes, after consultation with staff
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes
Visiting Hours: 10.30-12.30pm and 3-8pm. Rest period 12.30-3pm (no visitors allowed during rest period)
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Yes, Level 2. Available at night if required
Postnatal Support: Belmont BCPND unit – physio and education for postnatal disorders
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes

The Wesley Hospital

Address: 451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower
Phone No: 3232 7000
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No
No. of Maternity Beds: 31
No. of Births Annually: 2000
Prenatal Classes: Yes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2 nursery
Delivery Suites: 5 
Birthing Rooms: No
Booking: 3232 7939
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes (within limits)
Visiting Hours: 2.30-4pm, 6.30-8pm, strict rest period 1-2.30pm
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Only at night
Postnatal Support: Outsourced to Home Therapeutics
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes

Gold Coast Hospital – Southport Campus

Address: 108 Nerang St, Southport
Phone No: 5519 8211
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: 30
No. of Births Annually: 3100 on average
Prenatal Classes: Yes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: Yes
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes – dedicated position
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2 Special Care Nursery with SCN 20 NICU 416 cots
Birthing Rooms: 7 plus 2 in birth centre
Booking: Antenatal Clinic 5519 8328; Enquiries 5519 8211
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes
Visiting Hours: Maternity Ward – partners and children 8.30am-2pm and 4-8.30pm; all other visitors 4-8pm. Rest period 2-4pm (no visitors). Special Care visitors – 24/7 hours
Nursery Facilities for All Babies: Level 2 , babies are with mothers in maternity ward level 4, or  in special care nursery or intensive care.
Postnatal Support: Early discharge program, lactation clinics
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes, social workers on staff

John Flynn Private Hospital

Address: 42 Inland Drive, Tugun
Phone No: 5598 9000 
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No
No. of Maternity Beds: 12
No. of Births Annually: 600+
Prenatal Classes/Support: Yes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: Yes
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Access to one
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2 Special Care Nursery
Delivery Suites: 3, all with water-birth facilities
Booking: 5598 9040 any time
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes
Visiting Hours: Father and immediate family any time, general visitors 3.30-5pm & 6.30-8pm, rest period 12.45-2.45pm (no visitors)
Postnatal Support: 24-hour phone support for mothers and babies for up to 6 weeks after birth. Lactation Clinic staffed by lactation consultant and early childhood nurse
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes
Other Information: Home care program – Mothercare, available for well mothers, which offers midwife visit, help around the home. Also has the John Flynn IVF Centre.

Pindara Hospital

Address: Allchurch Ave, Benowa
Phone No: 5588 9888
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No
No. of Maternity Beds: 24 and 4 birthing rooms
No. of Births Annually: 1650
Prenatal Classes/Support: Yes
Shared Care/Rooming In: No
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: No
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Level 2 nursery facility for all babies
Birthing Rooms: 4
Booking: 5588 9401
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes
Visiting Hours: 11am-1pm, 4-8pm, rest period 1-3pm
Postnatal Support: No
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes
Other Information: Healthy Hearing Program provided

Nambour General Hospital

Address: Hospital Rd, Nambour
Phone No: 5470 6600
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: Yes
No. of Maternity Beds: Up to 30
No. of Births Annually: 2100
Prenatal Classes/Support: Yes, including lactation classes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: Yes
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Special Care Nursery – Level 2
Delivery Suites: 6
Booking: Antenatal Clinic 5470 6701
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes – water immersion in labour available
Visiting Hours: 11am-12.30pm & 4-8pm. Partner can visit any time up until 9pm
Postnatal Support: Referral to Child Health. Phone support by postnatal ward midwives. Post-birth debrief for women available. Lactation clinics

The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital

Address: Syd Lingard Dr, Buderim
Phone No: 5430 3303
Private Patients: Yes
Public Patients: No – Nil insured available
No. of Maternity Beds: 12
No. of Births Annually: 380
Prenatal Classes/Support: Antenatal classes
Shared Care/Rooming In: Yes
Birth Centre: No
Midwife Clinics: No – pre-admission clinic
Lactation Consultant: Yes
Interpreter Service: Yes
Neonatal Intensive Care: Special Care Nursery – Level 2
Delivery Suites: 2
Booking: 5430 3303
Support People/Siblings Allowed: Yes
Mother Chooses Style of Birth: Yes – after consultation with obstetrician
Visiting Hours: 10am-12pm & 3-8pm
Postnatal Support: Postnatal reunion and follow up with lactation consultant
Counselling for Special Needs: Yes