Maternity Services
The birth of a baby is one of the truly special moments in your life. At Joondalup Health Campus, our aim is to make this a special time for you and your baby.
At this time you need to feel confident you’re in good hands. The vast training and experience of our doctors and midwives is supported by well-equipped facilities. These include our 24-hour on-site laboratory service, adult intensive care facilities and 24-hour anaesthetic, medical and surgical cover in the case of an emergency.
Joondalup Health Campus was Western Australia’s first Baby Friendly Accredited Hospital. We recognise that women have the right to adequate advice, support, encouragement and counselling to successfully breastfeed. Joondalup Health Campus is also a breastfeeding friendly workplace where breastfeeding mothers are entitled to lactation breaks while working.
About our Antenatal Clinic
Joondalup Health Campus offers a comprehensive range of services to deliver your baby. If you are delivering your baby as a public patient at Joondalup Health Campus, you will attend our midwife-led Antenatal Clinic throughout your pregnancy. Ask your GP to refer you to the JHC Antenatal Clinic. Generally, your first Antenatal Clinic appointment will be scheduled between 16-20 weeks gestation. Once your GP has sent your referral to us, we will be in touch to schedule your first appointment.
From 20 weeks gestation to 32 weeks gestation you will visit the Antenatal Clinic every four weeks. After 32 weeks gestation, your appointments will be fortnightly to monitor your health and well-being and your baby’s progress.
The Antenatal Clinic is located in the Specialist Medical Centre (West) adjacent to the florist.
If you are planning to deliver your baby as a private patient, please click here for more information about the maternity service at Joondalup Private Hospital.
Labour and birth
During labour and after birth, our doctors are kept well informed about you and your baby. A midwife will always be present at the birth of your baby and a doctor will be present as necessary. Our doctors visit the maternity ward daily and are on-hand to discuss any concerns or queries you may have.
Our midwives are skilled and up-to-date with the latest birthing techniques and neonatal care. They will assist you with your labour, birth, postnatal care and parenting education. At Joondalup Health Campus we can deliver your baby from 32 weeks gestation. Babies born prior to 32 weeks gestation must be delivered at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH).
Physiotherapy
Our team at Physiotherapy provide inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services to our obstetric patients. We hold education classes on the ward during your stay and can visit you within the comfort of your own room.
To find out more about our physiotherapy for maternity patients please visit our Physiotherapy page.
Antenatal Classes
Our two hour workshop, run by an experienced physiotherapist, will teach you how to best care for your body during pregnancy and after the birth of your baby.
We will cover topics such as:
- Good posture and how you can prevent and manage back pain.
- Exercise advice that you can follow during pregnancy and afterwards.
- Pelvic Floor Exercises. How to do them correctly and how often should we be doing them.
- The importance of taking care of our bladder and bowel and how simple lifestyle measures can promote our overall wellbeing.
- How to regain strength in our tummy muscles after birth.
- Caesarean section. Recommendations on the do’s and don’ts, after birth and when you get home.
- Involving your partner. Coping strategies and massage techniques for before, during and after birth.
Bookings for the classes are essential, please phone Physiotherapy Reception on 9400 9430 to book in. Payment is required at the time of booking and is $32 per couple.
Postnatal Aqua Exercise Class
Facilitated by a qualified Physiotherapist, aqua exercise in our indoor heated pool improves your core strength and posture whilst introducing your baby to water.
The first 30 minutes of the class provides a fun and engaging environment for parents to introduce their baby to water. After a short break mums return to the pool for a 30 minute aerobic session. All new Mums and Dads are welcome to participate when their baby is 6 weeks to 8 months postnatal.
The classes take place in our hydrotherapy pool opposite to the Physiotherapy Department, on Tuesdays at 1pm. To make a booking please call 9400 9430, bookings are essential.
For more information on the class please download our hydrotherapy brochure.
Visiting Hours
Partners & siblings: 8am-8pm
Strict rest period (no visitors): 12pm-4pm
General visitors: 10am-12pm & 4pm-8pm
Please note, children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times when visiting the maternity ward.
Film equipment in birth suite and the operating theatre
See information on film equipment in birth suite and the operating theatre.
Special Care Nursery
Our Special Care Nursery is staffed 24 hours a day by dedicated and skilled nurses and paediatricians, with access to neonatologists as required. Our unit is a Level 2b Special Care Nursery where 16 babies can be cared for at a time. Babies who require level 3 care will be transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital or King Edward Memorial Hospital by the Neonatal Emergency Transport Service (NETS).
Contact
Antenatal Clinic
Ground Floor, Specialist Medical Centre (West)
Joondalup Health Campus
Phone: 08 9400 9486
Fax: 08 9400 9073
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