Tours of Our Maternity Unit
Choosing where to have your baby is often a big decision, so it’s important to have the opportunity to see our facilities, get to know our staff and feel comfortable that Norwest Private is the right hospital for you.
Our comprehensive maternity tour is guided by one of our experienced midwives and will include viewing the Birth Suites and the Maternity Suites where you will stay after you give birth. Throughout the tour, you will have an opportunity to ask questions. If you want to talk privately after the tour, this can also be arranged.
Tours are free and held regularly. To make a booking please email your name and mobile number to Maternity.Enquiries@healthscope.com.au
Online childbirth and parenting education course
When you birth at Norwest Private Hospital, you get access to our paid online childbirth and parenting education course, delivered in partnership with Birth Beat.
In this course, you’ll discover everything you need to know about labour and birthing with us. It also gives you practical advice to prepare yourself for early parenthood.
Benefits
- Midwife-led, practical, evidence-based information
- Receive regular check-ins and live Q&A support from registered midwives
- Learn at your own pace from home
- Access over 12-hours of video content, a downloadable guide and checklists
- Connect with other parents birthing at Norwest Private Hospital.
Topics covered
- Prenatal yoga, meditation and relaxation
- Understanding your body and the three stages of labour
- Medical and natural pain relief options
- Birth positions and exercises to make your labour more comfortable
- Breathing and pushing in labour and what to expect
- Caesarean births and epidurals
- Inductions of labour
- Caring for your newborn, breastfeeding, sleep and settle
- Bonus birth stories and videos.
When to join
We recommend joining this course anywhere from 12 weeks. You’ll get 12-months access so you can revisit and re-watch as many times as you wish.
Cost
$397. Rebates provided by most Australian private health funds via your private health insurance health. Afterpay available. Cost subject to change without notice.
Parent Education
At Norwest Private Maternity, we strive to give mums and partners as much confidence as possible before they leave us.
One of the ways we do this is through our parent education program, offered in our postnatal unit Tuesday to Fridays, where we talk about all the things that you need to know to care for your baby. For more information chat to one of our friendly midwives.
Physiotherapy class
Our Women’s Physiotherapists offer classes to help mums recover and get back into an exercise routine. Physiotherapists will also be available to consult one-on-one if you prefer.
Breastfeeding your baby
Our lactation consultant is available if you need some extra assistance with breastfeeding.
Preparing to take baby home
Our midwives will provide advice on settling, wrapping and bathing so you are ready to care for your baby at home.