Parent education and maternity tours

Parents often need a wide range of support and guidance when it comes to preparing for the arrival of their new baby, particularly if it is their first.

A person walks down a hospital hallway with a caregiver next to them, both are smiling.

St John of God Berwick Hospital offers a variety of parent education opportunities. These include maternity unit tours, booking-in clinics and telephone support. Once you have booked in to deliver your baby with us, you will be invited to attend birthing classes. These help prepare you for the birth of your baby including what to expect during labour, drugs, forcep delivery, episiotomy and emergency caesarean.

All maternity patients are granted access to our online learning hub, Eve. This app allows expecting parents to access learning modules, forums, blogs, videos and articles at their own convenience and from the comfort of their own home. There are a number of handy tools like a milestone tracker and contraction timer. Patients can access the app until their baby’s first birthday, giving them support and guidance right through their child’s first year.

Maternity tours 

Berwick maternity

When making the decision of where to welcome your baby to the world it makes sense that you would like to take a tour of the hospital unit. 

What are the delivery suites like? What if your baby needs a special care nursery? Will you have your own bathroom? Is there room for your partner? 

We answer these common questions and take you on a tour of our wonderful maternity unit. 

You get to see the rooms, where to park, delivery suites, baby bathing area and so much more. 

Tours are held every Tuesday and some Saturdays. Please book your spot on an upcoming tour via the registration page.

Open the maternity tour registration page.

Pregnancy information sessions

Every month we host our pregnancy information sessions.

During these times, we have a session led by one of our obstetricians who will discuss a topic relevant to early pregnancy. One of our midwives will present more information about the options we provide for pregnancy care management. We then take you on a tour of the hospital to show you our maternity suites. Attendees never go home empty-handed, receiving a bag of goodies when you leave. 

Secure your spot via the registration page.

Open the pregnancy information session registration page. 

Have questions?

For more information contact our maternity team Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Tel: 03 8784 5300
Email: [email protected]