Kareena Private Maternity

Kareena Private Maternity The Maternity Services at Kareena Private Hospital have been serving our community since 1992.

We demonstrate a leading and innovative approach to outcome-focused care for women and their families prior to, during and after childbirth

Babies feed for many reasons: hunger, comfort, growth. It’s common for newborns to feed 8 to 12 times per 24 hours.✅ Fee...
13/11/2025

Babies feed for many reasons: hunger, comfort, growth. It’s common for newborns to feed 8 to 12 times per 24 hours.

✅ Feeding cues may include stirring, rooting, hands to mouth. Don’t wait for crying

🕰 Some feeds are quick. Some are long. Some are close together.

Following your baby’s cues (instead of the clock) helps establish a healthy milk supply and supports responsive feeding.

CMV is a common virus that’s usually harmless but if it’s caught during pregnancy, it may affect your baby’s hearing or ...
10/11/2025

CMV is a common virus that’s usually harmless but if it’s caught during pregnancy, it may affect your baby’s hearing or development. Simple hygiene steps can help keep you and your bub safe:

• Wash hands thoroughly for ≥ 15 seconds after handling children, nappies or dummies
• Avoid sharing food, drinks, utensils or kisses on the lips with young children
• Clean toys, bottles and surfaces regularly

Routine CMV testing isn’t standard in Australia, but if you work with young children or feel unwell, talk to your midwife or obstetrician about screening

Prevention is powerful. These steps help reduce the risk so you can focus on growing your family, safely.

There’s no perfect way to give birth or feed your baby.At Ramsay, we offer guidance, not pressure, so you can make infor...
07/11/2025

There’s no perfect way to give birth or feed your baby.

At Ramsay, we offer guidance, not pressure, so you can make informed choices that feel right for you and your baby.

Whether you’re hoping for an unmedicated birth or an elective caesarean, our team is here to support your journey.

They say it takes a village – and it really does.Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re not coping. It means you’re human.💛...
28/10/2025

They say it takes a village – and it really does.
Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re not coping. It means you’re human.

💛 Ask your partner to share the feeding routine. Nappy changes and burping can take time during feeding too.
💛 Say yes when someone offers to cook
💛 Let a friend hold your baby while you shower
💛 Reach out when you need to talk

Let’s normalise leaning on others. You deserve rest, support and connection.

The first few weeks after birth can feel like a blur of feeding, crying, and adjusting. Here’s what’s normal to expect:🩸...
24/10/2025

The first few weeks after birth can feel like a blur of feeding, crying, and adjusting. Here’s what’s normal to expect:

🩸 Vaginal bleeding (lochia) that tapers over a few weeks
💧 Breast fullness or leaking as milk comes in
😢 Emotional ups and downs – especially in week one
😖 Afterpains or cramps
🤰 A postpartum belly – recovery takes time

Every body recovers differently. If something doesn’t feel right, check in with your GP or midwife. There’s no such thing as a silly question.

A birth plan is a helpful way to share your preferences for labour, birth, and after-birth care.Here’s what you might wa...
22/10/2025

A birth plan is a helpful way to share your preferences for labour, birth, and after-birth care.

Here’s what you might want to include:
👥 Support people
💉 Pain relief options (e.g. gas, TENS, epidural)
🎶 Preferences for lights, sounds or scents
✂️ Your views on interventions (induction, forceps, emergency caesarean)
👶 Skin-to-skin, cord clamping or who cuts the cord
🍼 Feeding preferences – breast, bottle or mixed
🧘‍♀️ Any spiritual, cultural or personal requests

Your plan isn’t a contract – it’s a conversation starter. Your team will work with you to adjust as needed, with your safety and comfort at the centre.

We know every parent’s journey is different.That’s why we take the time to understand you, not just your pregnancy.From ...
15/10/2025

We know every parent’s journey is different.
That’s why we take the time to understand you, not just your pregnancy.

From your first antenatal appointment to the moment you meet your baby, our maternity care is designed around you.

We’ll ask what matters to you.
We’ll listen without judgement.
We’ll tailor care to your needs, whether you’re hoping for a calm birth or a planned caesarean.

Because this isn’t just any birth. It’s your birth.

After birth, your baby’s instincts are strong. If placed skin-to-skin, many newborns will naturally seek the breast and ...
13/10/2025

After birth, your baby’s instincts are strong. If placed skin-to-skin, many newborns will naturally seek the breast and begin to feed in the first hour.

This first feed:
🤱 Helps regulate your baby’s temperature, heart rate and breathing
🌿 Encourages bonding and early milk supply
🍼 Supports a calm and confident start to breastfeeding

Your Ramsay midwife will support you with that very first feed. There’s no rush, just connection.

Not sure if your newborn is hungry? These subtle cues often appear before the cry.👶 Early feeding signs include:• Rootin...
08/10/2025

Not sure if your newborn is hungry? These subtle cues often appear before the cry.

👶 Early feeding signs include:

• Rooting (turning toward the breast or bottle)
• Sucking or lip smacking
• Hands near the mouth
• Gentle grizzling or stirring

Crying is actually a late sign of hunger. Offering a feed earlier can make for a smoother experience for both you and baby.

Your midwives are here to support you as you learn your baby’s unique cues and rhythms.

When it’s time to push, you've got options. Some positions to try:🪑 Squatting (with or without support)🧎 All fours – gre...
07/10/2025

When it’s time to push, you've got options. Some positions to try:
🪑 Squatting (with or without support)
🧎 All fours – great for comfort and rotation – you can do this on a mat or on the bed!
🛌 Side-lying for a gentler approach
🧍‍♀️ Standing

Your midwife or obstetrician will guide and support you based on what’s safest and most effective in the moment.

Considering your birth options? Here’s what you can expect from private maternity care with us:👩‍⚕️ Your own obstetricia...
01/10/2025

Considering your birth options? Here’s what you can expect from private maternity care with us:

👩‍⚕️ Your own obstetrician
Enjoy continuity of care with the same doctor across pregnancy, birth, and postnatal check-ups.

🛏 Private room with ensuite
Recover in your own space with comfort and privacy, including space for your partner to stay.

🤱 Supportive maternity care tailored to you
One-on-one guidance on feeding, baby care and recovery.

💤 Longer hospital stay (usually 4-5 nights!)
You’ll have time to rest and get support as you adjust to life with your newborn.

Every pregnancy is different. Private care offers you a personalised experience, consistency, comfort, and time to settle in.

📍Explore what’s available with us by visiting our website.

Sometimes, labour needs a little help to begin and that’s where induction may be recommended for your birth. Some reason...
29/09/2025

Sometimes, labour needs a little help to begin and that’s where induction may be recommended for your birth.

Some reasons for induction might include:

🩺 A medical condition
📆 Going significantly past your due date
💧 Waters breaking without labour starting

Induction may involve:
Taking steps to start your labour, the method of induction is based on an assessment completed by your obstetrician.
Your care team will explain what’s involved, monitor you and your baby closely, and support you through the process.

🧘 You can still use pain relief, birth positions and comfort measures during induction.
📣 Ask questions and talk through your preferences – your voice matters.

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86 Kareena Road
Caringbah, NSW
2229

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Kareena Private Hospital is a dynamic acute care 142 bed facility.

Services include:


  • Day Surgery Unit

  • 5 Operating Theatres