St Vincents & Mercy Private

Other services

• Physiotherapy
• Dieticians
• Accredited QUIT Educator
• Diabetic Educator
• Pastoral Care
• Social Worker
• Baby photographer
• Onsite carparking
• Daily newspapers, magazines and mail delivery
• Pharmacy
• Coffee shop and kiosk

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Preadmission

Your Doctor will book you into St Vincent’s & Mercy Private. On receiving your booking, our Maternity Booking Centre will send you a patient information pack with information detailing the service we provide here at St Vincents.

If you have not yet decided on your Obstetrician please refer to our list of Obstetricians .

For further information regarding the booking process telephone the Maternity Booking Centre (03) 9411 7444.

The Mother & Baby Safety Checklist will assist you in managing your responsibilities as a patient of St Vincents & Mercy Private. back to top

Health Insurance

The benefits available under health benefit schedules vary considerably from one fund to another. St Vincents Private has agreements with most private health funds and the Maternity Booking Centre personnel can help in determining the level of cover your health fund provides. For more information contact the Maternity Booking Centre on (03) 9411 7444.

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Admission to Hospital

When your labour begins, telephone the Birth Suite, through the hospital switchboard, on (03) 9411 7111 and discuss your situation with one of the Registered Midwives. You may also telephone the Birth Suite at any time with queries or concerns. On arrival at the hospital, please confirm your details with staff at Reception on the ground floor. After 10.30 pm, the front entry gates on Victoria Parade are locked. If you are arriving after that time use the intercom at the right of the gates.

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Hospital Stay

For a normal birth, you will usually spend between 3–4 nights in hospital, and for a caesarean section up to 5 nights. This may vary depending on your general well-being and that of your baby.

Visiting hours are 2-4pm and 7-8 pm. Undisturbed Mother’s rest period is from 11am-12 pm.

WHAT TO BRING TO HOSPITAL

For Mother:

Night attire, casual clothes(optional), toiletries, nursing pads, maternity pads (2 pkts), medicare card, blood group card,  health Insurance details, hot/cold packs and all current medication.       

For Baby:

Baby outfits(5-6), bunny rugs( 5-6), baby bonnet and booties. Nappy fasteners and pilchers are optional.

* Please label all clothes clearly with your name.
* Please have an approved child restraint fitted into your car prior to leaving hospital.
* A nappy wash service is provided to you free of charge.

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Going Home

Discharge planning is an important component of your care at St Vincents. The Midwives will assist you in organising this and arranging the necessary support you may require in going home.

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Photographers

Videos and photos of your infant may be taken in delivery suite, but not while the birth is in progress. Video recorders are not permitted in the operating theatre at any time. Photos of staff may be taken, but only with their consent. Professional photographers are available to take photos of your baby if required.

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Maternal and Child Health Nurse

It is recommended that you locate the Maternal & Child Health Nurse prior to the birth of your baby, so you will be familiar with the services provided.

Emergency Maternal & Child Health Nurse
After hours (03) 9853 0944
Country callers 088 134 883

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Important Contacts

If you are experiencing any problems after you have left St Vincents Private either call your Obstetrician, Paediatrician, GP or the following:

• St Vincents & Mercy Private Hospital (03) 9411 7111
• Australian Breastfeeding Association (03) 9885 0855
• Royal Children’s Hospital (03) 9345 5522
• Post & Antenatal Depression (03) 9882 5756
• Maternal Child Health Service 24 hour call service 13 22 29

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