In addition to premium private maternity care, St John of God Berwick Hospital also offers a lower cost pregnancy care package called Joy.
How Joy works
If you choose to come to our hospital using our Joy package you are cared for by our team of highly qualified obstetricians, midwives, nurses and other clinicians.
During your pregnancy you will see one of our midwives and the obstetrician who is on duty at the Joy antenatal clinic. When you give birth, you will be cared for by the obstetrician on duty and our midwives.
In the Joy model the first appointment is offered from 12 to 14 weeks pregnancy. Due to high demand, unfortunately there can be long wait times – our team works effortlessly to fit in new appointments, but you may not see an obstetrician until 18 to 20 weeks.
Who is the Joy package suitable for?
Joy is suitable for straightforward pregnancies and mothers without pre-existing health issues. All patients are screened for eligibility, and unfortunately not all pregnancies can be accepted. Regrettably, mothers who are in high-risk pregnancy management, have pre-existing diabetes, or have multiple births (twins, triplets) are not suitable for this package.
It is important to know that if you are particularly anxious about your pregnancy, have a specific birth plan in mind, or if you are looking for the consistent support of the same doctor, then your pregnancy and birth care is best provided by one chosen obstetrician under our premium private care model. In this model your chosen obstetrician sees you at every appointment and can respond to your individual needs.
Our Joy model allows for up to a three-night stay in our hospital.
Fee information for Joy maternity care
The fees of our Joy package vary depending on your circumstances. Compare the options below for guidance on the likely costs depending on your needs:
Medicare with private health insurance | Medicare without private health insurance |
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What you will pay Total cost $2,500* (after Medicare refund) | What you will pay Total cost $10,990* (after Medicare refund) |
What is included
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Not included
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**The total cost varies because your Medicare refund will depend on the complexity of delivery (for example caesarean versus vaginal delivery). Additional fees may be charged if you need to be admitted during pregnancy (other than to give birth), or if your baby requires admission to the Special Care
Nursery. These fees can be obtained from our business office on 03 8784 5000.
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Non-resident with overseas private health insurance | Non-resident without overseas private health insurance |
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What you will pay Total cost $9,287* | What you will pay Total cost $16,187* |
What is included
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Not included
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| Your overseas health fund may reimburse the JOY obstetrician delivery fees, this will be your responsibility to follow up. **The total cost varies because the Medicare refund will depend on the complexity of delivery (for example caesarean versus vaginal delivery). Additional fees may be charged if you need to be admitted during pregnancy (other than to give birth), or if your baby requires admission to Special Care Nursery. These fees can be obtained from our business office on 03 8784 5000. |
*Please allow a minimum of $1,000 additional funds for your ultrasounds.
Additional fees may be charged if you need to be admitted during pregnancy (other than to give birth), or if your baby requires admission to the Special Care Nursery.
These fees can be obtained from our business office on 03 8784 5000.
Interested in Berwick private maternity services?
To find out more about our maternity services please contact our maternity ward:
Telephone: 03 8784 5300
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
Referrals can be sent to: [email protected]