We welcome you to attend our maternity unit tour to familarise yourself with the maternity ward, to
27/11/2025
The mental load in early parenthood is real and it’s heavy.
🧠 Remembering appointments
🧦 Keeping up with the washing
📅 Managing visitors and meal prep
📱 Googling things at 2am
If your brain feels full, that’s not failure, it’s a sign you’re carrying too much alone.
This Perinatal Mental Health Week, we’re reminding new parents:
💬 It’s ok to ask for help
📢 It’s ok to say no
📞 It’s ok to talk to someone
Start with your partner, your GP, your midwife or call PANDA on 1300 726 306 for free support.
You are doing a great job. You also deserve support.
25/11/2025
Up to 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal anxiety or depression.
You might feel:
💭 Constant worry
💤 Exhausted but unable to sleep
😞 Numb, sad or tearful
⚡ Easily overwhelmed
You are not failing. You are not alone.
This Perinatal Mental Health Week, let’s make space for real conversations – and remind each other that support is available.
Start by talking to your GP, midwife or maternal child health nurse.
Helpful resources:
• PANDA
• COPE
• Ramsay Mental Health
• Your Ramsay maternity team
19/11/2025
Pre eclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure and possible organ impact during pregnancy. Know the symptoms so you can seek help early:
⚠️Symptoms include:
• High blood pressure
Headaches that are difficult to treat or do not go away
• Swelling in hands, face or feet
• Blurred or changed vision or light sensitivity
• Upper belly pain or nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Sudden weight/fluid gain
Reporting these early are essential.
Talk to your midwife or obstetrician if you notice any of these signs—or if you’ve had high blood pressure before or are expecting multiples.
It is also possible to have pre-eclampsia without symptoms, so if you have questions or you are concerned, contact your midwife or obstetrician.
It is also possible to have pre-eclampsia without symptoms, so if you have questions or you are concerned, contact your midwife or obstetrician.
Early detection = safer pregnancy for you and bub.
16/11/2025
🌸 Today we recognise World Prematurity Day – a time to raise awareness of the 1 in 10 babies born prematurely worldwide, and to acknowledge the strength of these tiny fighters and their families.
At Ramsay Health Care, our maternity teams work closely with highly skilled neonatologists, neonatal nurses, paediatricians and midwives to provide specialised care for babies who need a little extra support at the start of life.
To all the parents navigating the journey of premature birth – we see your strength, resilience and love. 💜
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.
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.
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Everyday 5 babies are born at St George Private Hospital! From conception to delivery we put our parents-to-be at the centre of their own maternity care; empowering them to make key decisions about their birthing experience. Our emphasis is on safety and quality as well as ensuring a comfortable, enjoyable and memorable birthing experience.
Our team of Obstetricians, Midwives, Anesthetist’s, Sonographers, Breastfeeding Specialists, Physiotherapists and Paediatricians ensure competent and comprehensive care for you and your baby.
The Maternity Unit at St George Private
6 modern birthing rooms, each with a large ensuite including bath and shower facilities.
28 Private Maternity ward rooms with private ensuite
Special Care Nursery for babies delivered after 32 weeks
General Care Nursery for new mums to use when a rest is needed
Education Classes
The Hospital License approves St George Private Hospital to provide maternity services and admit mothers who are after 32weeks gestation and of low to moderate risk. The Hospital is not able to provide maternity services to mothers less than 32weeks gestation. However in these circumstances your private Obstetrician will make alternative arrangements for your care. In the event that you require maternity services and are less than 32weeks gestation, we recommend you contact your Obstetrician or the Hospital for advice. Your Obstetrician will discuss options with you which will include your transfer to another facility for ongoing care.
