In these unusual times, the safety of mums, babies, participants in care, visitors and our staff remains our absolute priority.
So we’ve implemented some COVID-19 changes in line with Government guidelines.
Like most places, our guidelines are changing as COVID-19 is managed so we will keep you up to date as you plan your admission/birth.
Maternity appointments
Once you have chosen your Obstetrician you will meet with them regularly throughout your pregnancy. They will have consulting rooms on site or locally and you will arrange your appointments with their rooms.
Your schedule of appointments will most likely change depending on your individual circumstances.
To limit people in the waiting areas we ask that you ensure you are on time for your face-to-face appointments.
Labour and birth
Your health and safety is everything to us. To help protect you and your baby, other families and our staff, expectant mothers and partners will be asked the usual screening questions, and must have no symptoms of illness or suspected infection. If unwell you will be asked to wear a mask and may be quarantined during your stay.
Visiting restrictions
Maternity Visiting Hours 3pm to 7pm
Birthing women
Two (2) nominated participants-in-care, for the duration of labour and birth.
Visitor Guidelines
- Visitors must take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of their loved ones, other patients, staff and themselves
- We ask visitors to refrain from the hospital if they are unwell, Confirmed Covid-19, or other respiratory illness or symptomatic.
Many thanks for your understanding.
Feeding your baby
We continue to encourage skin-to-skin contact at birth and breastfeeding. Pay careful attention to hand hygiene, and try not to cough or sneeze near baby. If you are suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 we will quarantine you and your baby safely and in line with health guidelines.
Is there anything else you’d like to know?
We know these restrictions can be challenging, so we ask for your understanding. If you have any questions regarding your pregnancy, your stay or any other maternity matter, we’re here for you. Please call 02 4941 8400.