Facilities
St Mary's Ward hosts a Birth Suite providing a private and safe
environment where individual birthing needs can be accommodated.
Five birthing suites are available, each with bedroom decor, an
ensuite, television, sitting area and tea and coffee making
facilities.
St Mary's Ward
St Mary's Ward is a contemporary 35 bed facility with 29 private
suites and three spacious shared suites which are all well equipped
and technologically advanced.
All rooms have external views over the hospital's beautifully
landscaped lake or gardens, are fully equipped with ensuite, mini
fridge, air conditioning, baby bath, hair dryer, comfortable chair
for breastfeeding, flat screen television and telephone as well as
tea and coffee making facilities. Double bed suites and single bed
suites are available; however, utilisation depends on delivery
type. Single bed suites are required for caesarean section
patients. Partners are able to stay overnight if desired, in
private rooms only. Boarder Fees apply.
Nursery
Mothers are encouraged to room-in with their baby 24 hours a
day. However, a nursery is available if time out or assistance is
required. Parents only are permitted in the nursery. Children,
grandparents and visitors are asked not to enter, but can view
through the window.
Special Care Nursery
The Special Care Nursery is located in close proximity to the
ward. Specialised (Level 2) neonatal care can be provided to babies
from 34 weeks and/or requires specialised care, monitoring or
treatment he/she may need to be classified as an in-patient.
Additional costs will be incurred and it is recommended that you
check with your health fund to ensure your baby is adequately
covered.
Included in the Nursery is a breastfeeding room with comfortable
chairs, balcony, tea and coffee making facilities and milk room to
support parents of babies in the Nursery.
Parents only are permitted in the Nursery. Children,
grandparents and visitors are asked not to enter, but are welcome
to view through the window.
Baby photographs
Forms are available at the ward desk. The photographer visits St
Mary's ward at approximately 10am daily.
Baby bathing
Caregivers will demonstrate baby bathing in the nursery.
Boarding
For private rooms only, husbands/partners may board overnight on
fold-up beds. Boarder charges include overnight stay and meals as a
single charge. Meals will not be provided unless boarder fees
apply. Children may not board.
Candlelight dinner
A candlelight dinner is offered during your stay and served in
the privacy of your room for you and your partner to celebrate the
birth of your baby.
Room service
A room service
catering menu is available from Ferns Cafe (ground level) to
all patients and visitors from
3pm–7.30pm daily.
Visiting hours
- From 3.30pm-5.30pm and 6.30pm-8.30pm daily
- The rest period is 1.30pm - 3.30pm daily
Take a virtual tour!
Enjoy a virtual 360 degree tour of our facilities
including our rooms and nursery, with a 'visit' to our
birthing suite coming soon!