A longer stay. More time to bond.

You don't have to rush the special times with private maternity services at St John of God Berwick Hospital.

From dream to birth and beyond - we're with you.

When you choose St John of God Berwick Hospital, you are choosing the option to have your partner stay with you overnight, a longer hospital stay, your own obstetrician, and access to breastfeeding and mental health support with us. All with the support and care of our midwives, nurses and experienced caregivers. Explore our maternity options or ask us more.

One hospital, two maternity care options.

Not all pregnancies are the same, that’s why we offer maternity options tailored to support you, your baby and your family.

Your choice of private obstetrician

Our well-known and popular private maternity service gives you one-on-one care from your chosen obstetrician and ongoing support from our experienced midwives.

Joy more affordable private maternity care

Joy maternity care

Joy is our more affordable private maternity option offering expecting parents a collaborative care approach from our obstetricians, midwives, nurses and clinicians for one low cost.

At St John of God Berwick Hospital, you are cared for by our leading obstetricians, specialist nurses, midwives, anaesthetists and parent educators.
You'll receive professional and friendly support in modern spacious facilities to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible.

Partner stays overnight

Three is not a crowd. At our private hospitals, partners are encouraged to stay by your side, including overnight.

Breastfeeding support

We offer one-on-one breastfeeding support during your stay so you feel confident caring for your new baby.

Longer stay

Don’t rush the special time. Staying for several days with us so you have more time to bond.

Relationship with midwives

Our midwives are there for you and your family through pregnancy, birth and in the hours and days after birth.

Choose your obstetrician

There are so many comforting aspects when it comes to the birth experience at our hospital, none more so than choosing your obstetrician.

Mental health support

The health and wellbeing of your baby isn’t the only important thing. Our perinatal mental health services are here for you too.

Our support for you and your family

The care you receive from your obstetrician and our midwives and nurses supports you through your pregnancy, birth and into the early days of parenthood including with breastfeeding and mental health. We have 22 maternity beds, six birth suites and six special care nursery cots to give you and your family the support you need.

Maternity ward tours

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Support during pregnancy

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Parent education classes

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After the birth of your baby

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Breastfeeding and lactation

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Neonatal special care

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Our obstetricians

Our obstetricians choose to provide their care at St John of God Berwick Hospital because they know you and your baby will receive exceptional care throughout your pregnancy, in hospital and beyond.

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What you need to know

Find out more about your maternity journey, from the first, second and third trimester, birth, breastfeeding, and beyond. Not yet pregnant? Don’t worry, we have all the information you need too.

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Three is not a crowd

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Ask us more about our maternity services

Thinking of starting and expanding your family? Or have you just found out you are pregnant? To find our more and get more information on our maternity services please fill in the form below and our caregivers will be in touch.

Fill in the form to find out more. Our dedicated maternity caregivers will contact you during the next week with a phone call to follow up on your enquiry.