Planning a family on the Gold Coast? We’ve compiled a list of maternity hospital options for you.
Choosing a maternity hospital
A lot of consideration goes into choosing the kind of hospital that best suits your needs. Research and going on tours in person is vital. You want to ensure that your birth is as stress-free for you as possible – whatever that means! For some this may mean shared care, for others a water-birth and for others an on-ward, private room birth. Whatever you choose make sure it’s YOUR choice and that it makes you happy.
With that being said, here’s an overview of your Gold Coast maternity hospital options…
John Flynn Private Hospital
John Flynn Private Hospital Birth Centre
42 Inland Drive, Tugun.
5598 9000
Free tours available Saturdays 3pm
Overview of care:
- Parenting classes
- Large suites including TV, ensuite, fridge, WiFi (Option – Deluxe Ocean View Suite Package)
- Waterbirth option under consult
- Special Care nursery
- Maternity Terrace (to help you get out of your room)
- Your choice of obstetrician (paeds on call 24 hours)
- Lactation Consultants
- A range of services available
- Mother and Baby Clinic for ongoing support up to 6 weeks of age
Pindara Hospital
Pindara Hospital
Allchurch Avenue, Benowa
5588 9888
Overview of care:
- Private hospital with private care only
- Access to obstetricians, paeds and nursing staff on call 24 hours
- Deluxe stay packages: Regal Suite, Palazzo Platinun Package
- 24 hour maternity nurse support
- Maternity tours available – phone reception
Tweed Heads Hospital
Tweed Heads Hospital
Florence St, Tweed Heads
5536 1133
Overview of care:
- Public hospital with both public and private options
- Antenatal care, neonatal nursery
- Birthing assistance
- Gynaecological surgical services
- Most birthing rooms have river views
- Depending on your home location – option of post-care midwife visits
- Midwifery group practice available
Gold Coast Hospital
Gold Coast Hospital
108 Nerang St, Southport
5519 8211
- Public hospital with public and private options and birth centre
- Private midwifery (continuity of outpatient care available)
- Obstetrician-led care
- Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit (for complex pregnancies)
- Birthing suites and birth centres include baths and water birthing options
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Special Care Nursery
Best of luck with bub!
We hope you found a great option for a maternity hospital on the Gold Coast here. All the best from Families Magazine!
You forgot the best one of all… Gold Coast Private. It’s incredibly beautiful and the staff are wonderful. They have great technology and a special care nursery, as well as essential oils, salt lamps, and many birth aids available, including an inflatable pool to labour in. A celebratory dinner, daily high tea, and gifts for mum, dad and bub are just some of the little extras that make this option a very special experience.