Box Hill Hospital maternity guide

Box Hill Hospital is a public hospital in Box Hill, run by Eastern Health. In 2022, 2,986 babies were born there, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. The maternity service is on Level 3 of Building A. The Birth Suite phone number is (03) 9975 6364. For antenatal clinic appointments, call (03) 9975 6333. To book your care, you need a referral from a doctor.

Box Hill Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public
• Run by: Eastern Health
• Births: 2,986 babies in 2022 (Safer Care Victoria)
• Capability levels: Maternity level 5, newborn level 4 (Department of Health)
• Pregnancy care options: Midwifery Group Practice, midwifery care, GP shared care, private obstetrician, obstetric-led care
• Antenatal clinic: Box Hill Antenatal Clinic, (03) 9975 6333
• Birth Suite: Level 3, Building A, (03) 9975 6364
• Nursery: Special Care Nursery, Level 3, (03) 9975 6347

Where is Box Hill Hospital maternity, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Box Hill Hospital, Building A, 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
• Maternity Ward: Ward 3.1, Level 3, Building A
• Birth Suite: (03) 9975 6364
• Antenatal Clinic: (03) 9975 6333
• Fetal Monitoring Assessment Clinic: (03) 9975 6334
• Hospital enquiries: 1300 342 255, 24 hours a day
• Getting there: Box Hill station is about a 5 minute walk. Buses 302, 202 and 612 stop on Nelson Road, in front of the hospital.

How do I book in at Box Hill Hospital maternity?

Eastern Health needs a doctor's referral for all maternity bookings.

1. See your GP. Ask your GP to send an electronic referral to Eastern Health Maternity Bookings through HealthLink.
2. Say which care you want. If you would like Midwifery Group Practice, tell your GP early. Places are limited to 3 to 4 a month for each midwife.
3. Find out your birthing hospital. Eastern Health gives births at Box Hill or Angliss. It decides based on your clinical needs, the hospital's capacity and your home address.
4. Have your first midwife appointment. You will be given a link to book childbirth education classes at this visit.
5. Book your classes. Eastern Health suggests starting classes at about 30 to 32 weeks. The in-person session includes a tour of the maternity unit.

What pregnancy care options does Box Hill Hospital offer?

• Midwifery Group Practice. A primary midwife looks after you through pregnancy, birth and the first days after, with a second midwife as backup. It is for healthy women having one baby, with a BMI of 18 to 35.
• Midwifery care (Green Pathway). For women with no medical or obstetric problems and an uncomplicated pregnancy.
• Obstetric-led care (Red Pathway). For women with medical or obstetric complexity, led by an obstetrician.
• Shared care with your GP. Your GP gives most of your antenatal and postnatal care, and the hospital looks after the birth.
• Private obstetrician. You can choose a private obstetrician who delivers at Box Hill. It depends on your allocated hospital and has out-of-pocket costs. Eastern Health publishes a list of these obstetricians.
• PEARL clinic. A clinic for women with a BMI of 40 or more who give birth at Box Hill. It runs on Tuesdays at the Box Hill Antenatal Clinic.
• Early Pregnancy Assessment Service. For bleeding and pain before 20 weeks, by referral and appointment only.

Eastern Health does not offer publicly funded home birth. For more on choosing, see Pregnancy and birth care options.

Where is the Box Hill Hospital antenatal clinic?

Call the Box Hill Antenatal Clinic on (03) 9975 6333. Eastern Health does not publish clinic hours, so check your appointment letter for the time and place. The hospital's Level 3 map lists specialist clinics, including fetal monitoring and assessment, in Room 3.2.

What is the Box Hill Hospital birth suite like?

The Birth Suite is on Level 3 of Building A, on the same level as the Maternity Ward and Special Care Nursery. Your childbirth class covers the signs of labour and when to come to hospital. Phone the Birth Suite on (03) 9975 6364 if you need advice. You can also call the hospital on 1300 342 255, 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.

See inside: watch the Box Hill maternity tour video (Eastern Health YouTube channel, 2024).

Does Box Hill Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. Box Hill has a Special Care Nursery on Level 3, on (03) 9975 6347. The Department of Health lists Box Hill at newborn capability level 4. Eastern Health says the nursery works with the Royal Children's Hospital PIPER service when a baby needs transfer to a neonatal intensive care unit. The birth parent can visit at any time. A second parent or support person and siblings can visit from 8am to 8pm. A family room has toys, books and kitchen facilities.

How long will I stay, and what are the Box Hill maternity visiting hours?

Ask your midwife how long you are likely to stay. If you are in Midwifery Group Practice and have an uncomplicated birth, you can expect to go home after 4 to 6 hours, with continued Midwifery Group Practice support at home. Call the hospital on 1300 342 255 to check visiting hours.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Extended Postnatal Care: every woman is offered this care after leaving hospital, with one to three visits depending on your needs. The first is commonly the day after you leave hospital. It covers feeding, newborn weight checks and wound care.
• Maternal and Child Health Line: 13 22 29, 24 hours a day.
• NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 60 60 24, a registered nurse, 24 hours a day.
• Perinatal Emotional Health Service: support for your mental wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth.

For sleep, follow the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations from your first night at home.

Other maternity hospitals near Box Hill

• Mitcham Private Hospital Private
• Waverley Private Hospital Private
• Mercy Hospital for Women Public
• Epworth Freemasons Private
• Angliss Hospital Public
• Monash Medical Centre Public

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

Box Hill Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Eastern Health on 21 October 2026. Services and contact details can change, so confirm with the hospital before you go. This page is general information and is not medical advice.