Booking in and Pre-Admission
How to book online
Once your pregnancy has been confirmed and you have arranged an appointment with an obstetrician, please fill in our online booking registration form. You will receive an automatic email reply to confirm that your online registration has been received and then a complete package of booking forms will be forwarded to you in the mail.
Please note that your maternity booking at Joondalup Private is not guaranteed until we have received your completed paperwork. To secure your booking, it is advised that you return your booking forms within two weeks of receiving them. For any questions or queries regarding maternity bookings please call (08) 9400 9916.
Private Health Insurance
Contact your private health fund who will confirm your level of cover and advise you if there is an excess or co-payment on your policy.
Previous Medical Treatment
If you have been receiving treatment elsewhere – especially outside Australia – please be sure to advise your specialist.
In Labour
If you think you are in labour, call your doctor or the Birthing Suites on (08) 9400 9235. Please ensure you always ring and let us know when you are coming into hospital.
To assist with the bonding process, we encourage you to room in with your baby 24 hours a day. Our experienced midwives are available to support you as you learn about your baby, helping you to understand their feeding, settling and sleeping needs. Our aim is to send you home with confidence in caring for your baby.
What to bring in your maternity bag
We want to make your stay with us as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Upon your arrival, we will provide a gown for you to wear during labour or alternatively you can also bring your own if you prefer.
To assist you with your new bundle of joy, we will also provide linen, clothing, wipes and nappies for your baby. Again, you may also bring your own items if you prefer.
We suggest you bring in your maternity bag:
- Comfortable day wear
- Night attire
- Maternity bras
- Pack any additional toiletries you prefer.
- Maternity sanitary pads (two-three packets)
- Breast pads
- Baby clothes and a wrap or blanket for the journey home (plus a spare just in case!)
- Teats, bottles and formula if you intend to bottle feed
- Any medication that you are taking (including vitamins)
- Camera/phone
- Details of your private health insurance
- Medicare card
Your Stay
Your length of stay will be determined by your doctors but, as a guide, it may be:
- One to three nights for a vaginal birth
- Two to four nights nights for a caesarean birth
To assist with the bonding process, we encourage you to room in with your baby 24 hours a day. Our experienced midwives are available to support you as you learn about your baby, helping you to understand their feeding, settling and sleeping needs. Our aim is to send you home with confidence in caring for your baby.