Coffs Harbour Health Campus maternity guide

Coffs Harbour Health Campus is the public hospital in Coffs Harbour, run by Mid North Coast Local Health District. It is a level 4 maternity service with a Birthing Unit, a Special Care Nursery and Midwifery Group Practice. If you think you are in labour, call the Birthing Unit before you come in, using the number at the top of your yellow card. To book in, call the Pregnancy Care Service on (02) 6656 5300, Monday to Saturday in business hours. The district's maternity contacts page also lists (02) 6656 7214 for the campus.

Coffs Harbour Health Campus maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public, level 4 maternity service
• Run by: Mid North Coast Local Health District
• In labour: Call the Birthing Unit first, using the number on your yellow card
• Pregnancy care options: Hospital care, MGP, GP shared care, AMIHS, private care
• Antenatal care: Pregnancy Care Service, (02) 6656 5300
• Nursery: Special Care Nursery for babies from 34 weeks
• Typical stay: About 2 days after a vaginal birth, 3 after a caesarean

Where is the Coffs Harbour maternity ward, and what is the phone number?

• Address: Coffs Harbour Health Campus, 345 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
• Maternity services: (02) 6656 7214
• Pregnancy Care Service: (02) 6656 5300, for bookings and appointments, Monday to Saturday in business hours, with evening clinics until 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays
• Early Pregnancy Assessment Service: (02) 6656 7663, Monday to Friday
• Childbirth and parenting classes: (02) 6656 7252
• Hospital switchboard: (02) 6656 7000
• Parking: free on site, including disabled parking
• In labour: phone the Birthing Unit before you leave home so the midwives can get ready for you. In a medical emergency, call 000.

How do I book in for pregnancy care at Coffs Harbour Health Campus?

You do not need a GP referral, and public care is free if you are eligible for Medicare.

1. Get in touch early. Call the Pregnancy Care Service yourself, or ask your GP to refer you. The district suggests booking your first visit before 14 weeks if you can.
2. Ask about Midwifery Group Practice. If you would like one known midwife, ask the Pregnancy Care Service whether you are eligible for MGP.
3. Go to your booking-in appointment. It takes about 90 minutes. Bring any test results and your GP's referral letter if you have one.
4. Book a class. Courses are held at the campus and fill quickly, so book early on (02) 6656 7252.

What pregnancy care options are there at Coffs Harbour Health Campus?

• Public hospital care. Antenatal visits through the Pregnancy Care Service, then birth and postnatal care in the Maternity Unit. Most women have seven to ten antenatal visits.
• Midwifery Group Practice (MGP). A known primary midwife, within a small team on call 24 hours a day, cares for you in pregnancy, labour, birth and afterwards. MGP has run at Coffs Harbour since 2021.
• GP shared care. Some visits are with your GP and milestone visits are at the hospital. Your GP may charge a gap.
• Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS). For Aboriginal women or women expecting an Aboriginal baby, from early pregnancy until your baby is 8 weeks old, with a midwife and an Aboriginal Health Worker. In Coffs Harbour, contact Galambila Aboriginal Health Service on (02) 6652 0800.
• Private obstetric care. Care from a private specialist obstetrician. You need a GP referral, and there are often out-of-pocket costs.
• Private midwife. Endorsed midwives with admitting rights can care for you as a private patient at the hospital.

NSW Health explains each option on its Pregnancy care options in NSW page.

What is the Coffs Harbour Pregnancy Care Service?

The Pregnancy Care Service books you in and runs your antenatal appointments for public care at the campus. It is open Monday to Saturday, with evening clinics until 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays. If you have bleeding or pain before 20 weeks, contact your GP or go to the Emergency Department, or call the Early Pregnancy Assessment Service yourself on (02) 6656 7663. After 20 weeks, if you are worried about yourself or your baby between visits, call the maternity unit. The midwife may ask you to come in to be checked.

What happens when I go into labour at Coffs Harbour Health Campus?

Call the Birthing Unit before you come in. In general, it is time to go in when contractions are three to five minutes apart, but the midwife may suggest you stay home a little longer. Call straight away if you have bleeding, your waters break, labour starts before 37 weeks, you have strong belly pain, or your baby moves differently. There is usually no limit on support people in labour. After the birth, your baby stays skin to skin with you for the first two hours, or until the first feed, unless either of you needs medical care. Women from Macksville who need an epidural, an induction, closer monitoring or a caesarean give birth here.

Does Coffs Harbour Health Campus have a special care nursery?

Yes. The district's nursery page says the Special Care Nursery cares for unwell or premature babies from 34 weeks. Babies born earlier, or who need more care, are transferred to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle and brought back when they are well enough. Parents can be with their baby at any time. For longer stays, the district lists paid accommodation next to the hospital. For a short stay, such as light treatment for jaundice, ask about boarding with your baby on the maternity ward.

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

Most women stay about two days after a vaginal birth and three days after an uncomplicated caesarean. Your baby stays in your room with you. One support person can stay overnight if a single room is free, and most single rooms have a fold-out sofa bed. Visiting hours for the maternity ward are 7am to 8pm.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Midwifery in the Home: if you go home early or need extra help, a midwife can visit you at home for up to two weeks.
• MGP: your midwife can visit you at home for up to six weeks.
• Child and Family Health: a nurse contacts you within two weeks of the birth to offer a free appointment.
• Karitane Careline: 1300 227 464
• Tresillian Parents Help Line: 1300 272 736
• healthdirect: 1800 022 222, for 24 hour health advice

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

Other maternity hospitals near Coffs Harbour

• Port Macquarie Base Hospital Public
• Armidale Hospital Public
• Lismore Base Hospital Public
• Tweed Valley Hospital Public
• Tamworth Hospital Public

See all New South Wales birthing hospitals.

Coffs Harbour Health Campus maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Mid North Coast Local Health District 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.