Birthing Suite, Maternity and L2 Nursery
Newcastle Private Hospital provides the only private Maternity Service in Newcastle. With private Birthing Suites, 38 Bed Maternity Ward and 8 Bed Level 2 Nursery it is a truly comprehensive service supported by the Region’s leading Specialists and highly skilled nursing staff. With 2,000 babies being born at the hospital each year experience is the cornerstone of the Maternity service.
New mothers and their babies are fully supported at this special time by their Obstetrician and Paediatrician. An Allied health team of Physiotherapists, Social Worker and Lactation consultants will also be available to you during your stay. If required, you will also have access to a Psychologist.
Education sessions are held and include information about feeding your baby, normal infant behaviour, settling your baby and understanding the physical changes you will experience after childbirth.
Antenatal Classes and Post Natal Groups
Antenatal classes are conducted regularly at the hospital by experienced midwives. The classes include topics such as stages of labour, options for pain management and relief as well as feeding and settling your baby. Post Natal Groups are also held at an off-site location. For both Classes and Group bookings or information please call (02) 4941 9266.
Other Information
Feeding your baby
Rooming In
Lactation Service
Parenting Education in hospital
Physiotherapist / Social Worker / Psychologist
Massage Therapy
Photography Service
Going Home with Baby
Post Natal Discussion Group
Look@MyBaby
Feeding your baby
It is Newcastle Private Hospital’s policy to encourage breast feeding on demand and “rooming in”, in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organisation. Our highly experienced midwives will assist you with all aspects of feeding and post natal care. However, we respect the right of each mother to determine how she wishes to feed her baby.
Rooming In
Rooming in is recommended to enable you to learn skills in feeding and caring for your baby.
Lactation Service
A Lactation Service is held at Newcastle Private Hospital to assist mothers with feeding problems or settling difficulties.
Parenting Education in Hospital
During your stay at Newcastle Private Hospital you will have access to education on parenting topics such as:
• Feeding Your Baby
• Wrapping your baby and nappy changing
• Relaxation bathing and infant settling
• The benefits of post natal exercises and physiotherapy
This education is provided by video or group sessions. They are informal discussions that encourage new mothers to speak freely about their experiences or any concerns they may have in a supportive environment.
Physiotherapist / Social Worker / Psychologist
We have a Physiotherapist, Social Worker and Psychologist available for consultation by appointment. Should you wish to access this service please speak to a staff member.
Massage Therapy
A masseuse (Registered Nurse) provides soothing relaxation or remedial massage by appointment. The fee for this service will be billed to you directly by the masseuse.
Photography Service
An independent professional photographer is available on request to photograph your baby. Photography costs will be billed to you directly by the photographer.
Going Home with a Baby
This usually occurs on day four or five for a normal delivery, and on day six for a Caesarean Section. Your Obstetrician will arrange an extension of stay if this is necessary for medical reasons.
We ask mothers to arrange their departure prior to 10.00am on the day of discharge as this assists with accommodation for incoming patients.
It’s normal for new mothers to feel a little anxious about taking baby home. Remember, we’re here to help, 24 hours a day. If you have any concerns when you arrive home you can always talk to one of our experienced midwives in the Post Natal Unit. Contact the midwives by phone the hospital on 4941 9300.
Before Discharge we will provide you with the relevant community services available.
Post Natal Discussion Group
All mothers discharged from Newcastle Private Hospital are welcome and encouraged to attend the off-site Post Natal Discussion Groups. All the information regarding these groups will be provided to you during your stay.
Look@MyBaby
Look@MyBaby allows you to privately share live video of your new baby in hospital with all your friends and family on their mobile phones and computers, wherever they are around the world. It is a Virtual Baby Visit. Parents with babies in Special Care Nurseries can also access live video during the times they cannot be in the hospital, subject to hospital protocols. No technical knowledge required, you just send an SMS/Email one-click unique access link to the Cot Camera in hospital. To find out more visit www.lookatmybaby.net