Cabrini Hospital Malvern maternity guide

Cabrini Malvern is a private hospital on Wattletree Road in Malvern, run by Cabrini Health. Its maternity service is in the Gandel Wing and has birth suites, 24 private rooms and a Special Care Nursery. In 2022, 2,052 babies were born at Cabrini Malvern, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. You choose a Cabrini obstetrician to lead your care. For maternity enquiries and bookings, call (03) 9508 1724.

Cabrini maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: Cabrini Health
• Pregnancy care options: Care led by an obstetrician accredited at Cabrini
• Birth suites: Easy to reach from Maternity West, where maternity care is concentrated
• Maternity rooms: 24 private rooms with ensuites and double beds
• Nursery: Special Care Nursery, Level 3
• Typical stay: Four nights, or five after an emergency caesarean
• Visiting hours: 3pm to 8pm, and your partner at any time

Where is Cabrini maternity in Malvern, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Cabrini Malvern, 183 Wattletree Road, Malvern VIC 3144. The maternity unit is in the Gandel Wing.
• Maternity enquiries and bookings: (03) 9508 1724, or email maternity@cabrini.com.au
• Postnatal: (03) 9508 1259
• Hospital general enquiries: (03) 9508 1222
• Emergency Department: (03) 9508 1500, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cabrini says that if a matter is urgent, the Emergency Department can help you at any hour.
• Mother and Baby Centre: Level 2 at Cabrini Malvern, on (03) 9508 6000. It offers obstetricians, paediatricians, physiotherapists, lactation consultants and ultrasound.

Cabrini's pages do not say which entrance to use or who to phone when labour starts, so ask your obstetrician what to do before your due date. If you cannot reach them, call the hospital on (03) 9508 1222. If you need urgent help, call 000.

How do I book in at Cabrini Malvern to have my baby?

Cabrini is a private hospital, so every patient is booked under a Cabrini obstetrician. Cabrini lists these steps.

1. Book a tour. The tour takes about 30 minutes and a midwife hosts it.
2. Find a Cabrini obstetrician. Use the Find a Doctor directory on the Cabrini website and filter by obstetrics.
3. Get a GP referral. Cabrini says you need a referral from your GP to see a Cabrini obstetrician and to receive any Medicare rebate.
4. Meet your obstetrician. Ask about your health, your insurance and out-of-pocket costs.
5. Book in. Your obstetrician books you into Cabrini after your first visit. You can also choose a newborn paediatrician if you wish.

What pregnancy care options does Cabrini offer?

• Private obstetrician care. Your obstetrician looks after you in pregnancy and after the birth. Cabrini midwives care for you in hospital, 24 hours a day.
• Self-funded package. If you do not have private health insurance, Cabrini offers a self-funded package. It covers your accommodation, midwifery care, meals and a physiotherapy session. Doctors, such as your obstetrician, paediatrician and anaesthetist, invoice you separately. For details, email maternity@cabrini.com.au.
• Mother and Baby Centre. A private space on Level 2 with specialists and services for during and after pregnancy.

What maternity classes and tours does Cabrini run?

Cabrini runs maternity classes in person and online. The list includes Birth Skills, Baby and Beyond, Positive Birthing, Breastfeeding, Caesarean Birth, Early Pregnancy, Baby First Aid, a class for grandparents and a Mandarin speaking class. Most classes are free for Cabrini patients, and Birth Skills and Baby First Aid have a fee. Some sessions sell out, so book early on the Cabrini website.

• Group tours: Monday evenings at 6.30pm, for 30 minutes, free. Book each date online.
• Private tours: available Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm. Book on the website or call (03) 9508 1724.
• What you see: the postnatal wards, the Special Care Nursery and a birth suite.

What are the Cabrini birth suites like?

Cabrini's maternity care is based in Maternity West, which gives easy access to the birth suites and the Special Care Nursery. The hospital also has its own anaesthetic department, operating theatres and an intensive care unit. Cabrini's pages do not list the features of each suite, so ask about them on a tour.

See inside: explore the maternity unit in a 3D virtual tour (3D tour linked from the Cabrini maternity page, no date given).

What are the Cabrini maternity rooms like?

After the birth you stay in a private room. Cabrini says maternity care is delivered across 24 private rooms in Maternity West and Maternity South. Rooms have an ensuite and a double bed, and your partner can stay overnight. Your baby stays in the room with you, which Cabrini calls rooming-in. Partners can order meals from the in-room menu for an extra fee.

Does Cabrini have a special care nursery?

Yes. The Special Care Nursery looks after babies who need extra attention, under specialist paediatricians. Cabrini says it is a Level 3 nursery under Victoria's newer classification. Cabrini's pages do not give the number of cots or the youngest gestation it accepts.

How long will I stay at Cabrini after giving birth, and what are the maternity visiting hours?

A typical stay is four nights after a vaginal birth or a planned caesarean, and five nights after an emergency caesarean. If you and your baby are well, you may go home sooner after talking with your doctor, and Cabrini gives an early return home support package to eligible patients.

• Visiting hours: 3pm to 8pm.
• Visitors: Cabrini asks you to keep to two or three people at a time. Siblings can visit, but no other children are allowed on the maternity ward.
• Your partner: can come to the ward at any time.
• If someone is unwell: please ask them to stay away.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Breastfeeding clinic: lactation consultants support Cabrini mothers and babies up to six weeks of age, as an outpatient service.
• Physiotherapy: you receive a postnatal session with a specialist physiotherapist. Cabrini's physiotherapy outpatient service is on (03) 9508 1400.
• Emotional health: a perinatal psychiatrist and psychologist from the Glow Clinic see patients at Cabrini Malvern.
• Maternal and Child Health Line: free, 24-hour advice from maternal and child health nurses on 13 22 29.
• NURSE-ON-CALL: 24-hour nurse advice on 1300 60 60 24. In an emergency, call 000.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Malvern

• Epworth Freemasons Private
• The Royal Women's Hospital Public
• Jessie McPherson Private Hospital Private
• Monash Medical Centre Public
• Waverley Private Hospital Private
• Sandringham Hospital Public

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

Cabrini maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Cabrini 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.