Maternity: Going Home

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Health Fund Information

The Ramsay Hospital Group has contracts with all major health funds, minimising out of pocket expenses for members.

There are many and varied health fund products; therefore we recommend you contact your health fund prior to your admission to ensure that you and your baby are covered for admission to Pindara Private Hospital.

NB  If you only have singles or couples health insurance cover at the time of your delivery, it is most likely that your baby will not be covered by your health fund if an admission to the Special Care Nursery is required.  Admission of a baby can be very expensive and we therefore highly recommend that you upgrade to family cover early in your pregnancy. Some health funds require that you upgrade 3 months prior to your expected date of delivery.

Please note that if you are having a multiple birth (eg twins or triplets) there will be a charge for any number of babies delivered greater than one, as these babies are required to be a qualified admission.

All patients will receive a letter prior to their admission to confirm that admission and out of pocket expenses to expect.  If you have any concerns prior to your admission, please do not hesitate to contact the hospital on 5588 9888.

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Discharge planning is a vital component of your stay at Pindara Private Hospital.

The anticipated length of stay following the birth of your baby is:

• After a vaginal birth without complications –most mothers and babies are discharged after the fourth night.
• After a caesarean section birth without complications – most mothers and babies are discharged after the fifth night.

Discharge time is 9.00 am. If discharge is delayed you are welcome to wait in the maternity lounge but your room must be vacated by 9.00 am to allow the room to be serviced.

Please ensure that you have a fully fitted child restraint secured in your car before taking the baby home.  It is recommended that only an authorised fitting station fit any safety restraint.