The Ultimate Maternity Experience

THE BIRTH SUITES

Mitcham Private Hospital has 5 well appointed Birth Suites which provide a safe and relaxed environment. Each suite contains all the necessary safety equipment for the birth of your baby. The Birth Suites also have two deep baths to maintain comfort and relaxation during labour. Your support people are welcome to be present during labour and birth.

If required sophisticated medical equipment, theatre facilities, anaesthetists and paediatricians are available.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

We are pleased to offer you a variety of private and twin share post-natal suites, with ensuite facilities, television, refrigerator and telephone. To accommodate partners some of the private rooms have double beds and a number also have a private courtyard. Partners are welcome to stay overnight when an appropriate room is allocated.

CATERING SERVICES

Our Catering Services Department takes pride in the nutritious meals that we serve. We offer you the choice of wine or beer to accompany your meals. Specialised dietary requirements are catered for on request as are the services of a dietitian.

We are also able to provide partners with a meal for an additional cost.

SPECIAL CARE NURSERY

To ensure the health of premature and ill babies, our nursery is equipped with the latest medical facilities. Our midwives are trained to provide the care and support needed. Expert medical backup is available 24 hours a day.

POST NATAL

You may expect to be in hospital for 5 days following a normal delivery and 6 days following a caesarian section. A comprehensive post natal education program is conducted during your stay which covers topics such as feeding your baby, parenting skills, coping at home and community resources.

BABY SEAT

For your baby’s safety, please have your car fitted correctly with a seat prior to going home. This is a requirement by law.

MOTHER BABY UNIT

In addition to the Maternity Unit, Mitcham Private Hospital has a Mother/Baby Unit. This Unit provides assistance to families experiencing ante and post-natal difficulties. These difficulties may include ante and post-natal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding problems, maternal exhaustion, and or sleeping problems. The Mother/Baby Unit is staffed by qualified midwives and psychiatric nurses with experience and knowledge in this field. Consultants are available if required, including paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, lactation consultants and maternal and child health nurses.

MATERNITY CARE IN THE HOME PROGRAM

This enables well mothers and their babies to return home 48 hours after the birth. Follow up care will be provided by Mitcham Private Hospital midwives. Ancillary support services are part of this package.

ADMINISTRATION

Mitcham Private Hospital has ‘Preferred Provider Agreements’ with most health funds, which means minimum or no out-of-pocket costs. If requested, the hospital will liaise with your health fund on your behalf. We do ask that you kindly settle your hospital account on discharge. Please keep in mind that in addition to the hospital account, your doctor’s account and any expenses incurred as a result of X-Ray, Pathology or Pharmacy services will be billed to you separately. Staff in the Midwifery department will be happy to discuss any current fees with you on request.

Staff are also happy to discuss out-of-pocket expenses if you are considering having your baby at Mitcham Private Hospital and do not contribute to a Private Health Fund (Self-insured).

FACILITIES

Mitcham Private Hospital is a fully accredited major acute medical, surgical and maternity hospital providing:

• Modern Operating Theatres, available 24 hours a day
• On-site X-Ray services, including Ultrasound and CT Scanner
• On-site Pathology services
• Consulting Suites
• Day Surgery Unit
• Dietetic Consultation
• Mother/Baby Unit
• Physiotherapy

VISITING HOURS

To ensure that our new mothers and babies receive adequate rest, we restrict maternity visiting hours to: 3pm-4pm and 7pm-8pm daily.

VALUABLES

We recommend you leave all valuable personal items at home including money and jewellery. We cannot accept responsibility for the loss or damage of any item brought into the hospital.