Calvary North Adelaide Hospital maternity guide

Calvary North Adelaide Hospital is a private hospital at 89 Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide, run by Calvary Health Care. It has been delivering babies since 1902. You give birth there as a private patient of an obstetrician, and the maternity unit has five labour suites, a Level 5 special care nursery and an onsite doctor 24 hours a day. If you think you are in labour, call the maternity unit on (08) 8239 9146 before you come in. Midwives answer this number 24 hours a day.

Calvary North Adelaide Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: Calvary Health Care
• In labour: Call the maternity unit on (08) 8239 9146 first
• Pregnancy care options: Private obstetrician care, including some higher-risk pregnancies
• Labour suites: Five refreshed labour suites
• Nursery: Level 5 special care nursery for babies from 32 weeks
• Rooms: Private rooms with ensuite, and family rooms when available

Where is Calvary North Adelaide maternity, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, 89 Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide SA 5006
• Maternity unit: (08) 8239 9146. Midwives give phone support 24 hours a day. General enquiries are taken from 9am to 4pm.
• Hospital main number: (08) 8239 9100
• In labour: call the maternity unit first, and a midwife will tell you if it is time to come in. When you arrive, go straight to the maternity unit on the second floor.
• Getting there: there is a patient drop off area at the hospital entrance, but you cannot park there. Limited street parking is nearby, and special parking rules apply during events at Adelaide Oval.

How do I book in to have my baby at Calvary North Adelaide?

Calvary North Adelaide is a private hospital, so you need a private obstetrician who works there.

1. Choose an obstetrician. The hospital's specialist doctors page lists the obstetricians and paediatricians who work with its maternity unit, with their consulting rooms and phone numbers.
2. Check your health cover. Ask your health fund what it covers and whether an excess applies. Ask about cover for your baby too, in case your baby needs the special care nursery.
3. Complete your admission. The hospital uses e-Admissions, which you can fill in on its website or in the CalvaryCare app. A nurse then reviews your details.
4. Book classes and a tour. Tours are part of the antenatal classes. To see the unit earlier, call the ward clerk on (08) 8239 9146, Monday to Friday.

What pregnancy care does Calvary North Adelaide offer?

• Private obstetric care. A team of obstetricians and paediatricians works with the hospital's midwives.
• Care for some higher-risk pregnancies. The hospital lists care for raised BMI, planned vaginal twin or breech births, diabetes and vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).
• Planning a pregnancy session. An information session on choosing an obstetrician, what to look for in a hospital and what to expect in labour, with a tour of the maternity unit.
• Classes. Antenatal classes run by midwives, breastfeeding classes and a class for grandparents.
• Women's health physiotherapy. A dedicated maternity and women's health physiotherapist is part of the team.

To compare public and private care, see SA Health's Choices for pregnancy care page.

What are the Calvary North Adelaide labour suites like?

The maternity unit has five labour suites that have been fully refreshed, with up-to-date equipment. A doctor is on site 24 hours a day, and the hospital has an intensive care unit that runs 24 hours. After the birth, your baby stays in your room with you. This is called rooming in, and it helps with bonding and feeding.

See inside: watch the maternity unit tour video (video by Calvary Health Care, 2025).

Does Calvary North Adelaide have a special care nursery?

Yes. The hospital has a Level 5 special care nursery for babies born from 32 weeks of pregnancy. Before your baby is born, check that your health fund covers your baby if they need the nursery. The hospital says a baby's treatment is not covered on a singles policy. Children under 16 cannot go into the nursery.

Can my partner stay overnight at Calvary North Adelaide?

Yes. All rooms are private with an ensuite and have space for a partner or support person to stay. Some are family rooms with a queen bed, and some have views over North Adelaide and the city. Rooms depend on availability, how you give birth and how labour goes. An overnight boarding fee may apply for a support person. There is also a maternity menu with food available outside normal meal times.

What are the visiting hours at Calvary North Adelaide maternity?

Calvary North Adelaide's visiting hours are 11am to 8pm. On the maternity unit, visiting times are not limited for fathers and your other children. For a visit outside these hours, the hospital asks you to speak with the ward's Clinical Manager or Team Leader. You can reach the maternity unit on (08) 8239 9146.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Midwife phone support: call the maternity unit on (08) 8239 9146, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Postnatal clinic: support for you and your baby for up to 6 weeks after the birth.
• Lactation support: help from certified lactation consultants, in hospital and at the postnatal lactation clinic. Breastfeeding workshops are free if you gave birth at Calvary North Adelaide.
• Calvary Babies parent group: a casual group for parents of babies born at the hospital, up to about six months old. It meets every second Wednesday, 10am to 12pm, in Connery House, with midwives there.
• Child and Family Health Service (CaFHS): book baby checks on 1300 733 606 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm). The Parent Helpline is 1300 364 100, 7.15am to 9.15pm.
• healthdirect: 1800 022 222, 24 hours, 7 days

Follow the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations from your baby's first night at home.

Other maternity hospitals near North Adelaide

• Women's and Children's Hospital Public
• Ashford Hospital Private
• Flinders Medical Centre Public
• Lyell McEwin Hospital Public

See all South Australia birthing hospitals.

Calvary North Adelaide maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Calvary Health Care 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.