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St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

29/09/2025

❤️ World Heart Day ❤️

Today, we highlight the importance of heart health and the role it plays in overall wellbeing.

Heart disease can affect anyone, and taking proactive steps for heart health is more important than ever. From regular check-ups to lifestyle changes, every action counts.

Discover our advanced cardiac care services and take charge of your heart health today.

Ramsay Cardiac Services: ramsayhealth.com.au/Find-a-Service/Cardiac

17/09/2025

Patient safety remains at the heart of everything we do ❤️

Every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality and compassionate care throughout the patient journey.

Together, we’re committed to continuously improving outcomes and creating a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Thank you to all our dedicated healthcare professionals for your unwavering focus on keeping patients safe today and every day.

12/09/2025

When you choose private maternity care with Ramsay Health Care, you’re supported by a full team, not just during birth, but before and after too.

🩺 Your obstetrician is there for medical guidance and continuity of care
💗 Midwives guide you through birth, breastfeeding, baby care and recovery
🧘‍♀️ See our physios for antenatal or postnatal support
🍼 Lactation consultants help with feeding
🍽 Chefs, catering staff and environmental teams help make your stay comfortable
👂 We offer emotional support or counselling referrals if needed
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And of course, your partner or chosen support person is part of it all

It takes a team. And we’re proud to be part of yours.

11/09/2025

R U OK? Day reminds us that conversations about mental health matter every day, not just once a year.

Checking in with a colleague, friend or family member and really listening can make all the difference. Sometimes, that simple conversation is the key to opening the door to the support someone needs most💬💛

Address

Cnr Pring & Roderick Streets
Ipswich, QLD
4305

Telephone

+61738169999

Website

http://www.standrewsipswich.com.au/

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Our Story

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited advanced surgical, medical and obstetric hospital situated 5 mins from the Ipswich CBD.

St Andrew’s is an acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standard of specialised services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies.

The hospital is licensed for 175 beds and services include:

24 hour Emergency department

Operating theatres incorporating modern suites with high definition audio and video monitors

Cardiac catheter laboratory

Critical care Unit includes Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit and High Dependency Unit

Day oncology/infusion centre

Renal Dialysis unit

Women & Children’s Health Services (Maternity & Paediatrics) and Level 2 Special Care Nursery

Medical and Surgical Units

Rehabilitation unit with gymnasium and life skills area.

Onsite retail pharmacy

Radiology services including CT nuclear medicine and MRI, pathology, allied health services are also available.

We are located in the medical precinct of Ipswich, adjacent to the CBD with specialist rooms within a 5 minute walk of the hospital. Parking is available in the hospital car park and also in the surrounding streets.