Esperance Health Campus maternity guide

Esperance Health Campus, often called Esperance Hospital, is the public hospital on Hicks Street in Esperance. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) runs it as part of its Goldfields region. The campus lists midwifery services and obstetrics among its services. The main hospital number is (08) 9079 8000. Call it if you think labour has started or you are worried about you or your baby. The 24-hour emergency department is on the same campus, and in an emergency you should call 000.

Esperance Health Campus maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public regional hospital
• Run by: WA Country Health Service (Goldfields)
• In labour: Call (08) 9079 8000, or 000 in an emergency
• Maternity services: Midwifery services and obstetrics
• Visiting hours: 10am to 12pm, 3pm to 7pm
• Travel help: PATS office at Esperance Hospital

Where is Esperance Health Campus maternity, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Esperance Health Campus, 1 Hicks Street, Esperance WA 6450
• Main number: (08) 9079 8000. There is no separate maternity number on the WACHS website.
• Emergency department: open 24 hours. For an emergency, call 000.
• PATS Esperance: (08) 9079 8101, phone service Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, front counter 1pm to 4pm
• Aboriginal support after hours: Goldfields Aboriginal Staff On Call Service, 1800 976 123 (press option two), weekdays 4pm to 8am, and all day on weekends and public holidays

How do I start my pregnancy care at Esperance Health Campus?

The WACHS website does not list booking steps for the Esperance Maternity Unit. These steps help you get started.

1. Call the campus early. Ring (08) 9079 8000 once your pregnancy is confirmed. Say you plan to have your baby in Esperance and ask how to book your pregnancy check-ups.
2. Share your health history. Tell the midwives about any medical conditions, medicines or problems in past pregnancies, so the right doctors are involved from the start.
3. Join a birth class. The WACHS Positive Birth Program holds classes in person in Esperance, and online by telehealth.
4. Talk to PATS before any trip. If you need to travel more than 100 kilometres for your birth or specialist care, contact the Esperance PATS office first.

Who will care for me during pregnancy and birth in Esperance?

• Midwives. Esperance Health Campus offers midwifery services. The WACHS 2024-25 annual report names a midwife now caring for women and delivering babies in Esperance.
• Obstetrics. Obstetrics is on the campus service list. Ask at your first appointment which doctors will look after you.
• Paediatrics. A public paediatric service visits the campus.
• Other help on site. Medical imaging, PathWest pathology, physiotherapy, dietetics and social work are all part of the campus services.

Where do I go for antenatal appointments in Esperance?

The current WACHS page for Esperance Health Campus does not list an antenatal clinic, clinic hours or a direct line. Phone the hospital on (08) 9079 8000 to ask where your pregnancy check-ups will be, and to book, move or ask about an appointment.

What is it like to give birth at Esperance Health Campus?

WACHS has not published details of the birthing rooms, and there is no official photo gallery or video tour. What is confirmed is that midwives and obstetric staff work at the campus, and that a 24-hour emergency department, medical imaging and pathology are on site. To feel more prepared, you can join the Positive Birth Program. It covers natural and assisted births, caesarean birth, breathing and relaxation, planning for labour and birth, and breastfeeding.

Does Esperance Health Campus have a special care nursery?

A special care nursery is not on the WACHS services list for Esperance Health Campus. Paediatrics is listed as a public visiting service. Ask your midwife or doctor during pregnancy what would happen if your baby needed extra care after the birth.

Can I get help with travel and accommodation for the birth?

The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) helps country WA residents who must travel more than 100 kilometres one way to their closest specialist service. Its July 2026 handbook says that if you need to travel to your nearest birthing centre to have your baby, you are eligible for PATS subsidies. This can include accommodation before the birth, usually from about 37 weeks, based on a risk assessment by your obstetrician. After an uncomplicated birth, help is generally available for up to five days. More nights may be approved if you cannot fly after the birth. Read more on the WACHS PATS page.

What are the visiting hours at Esperance Hospital?

Visiting hours at Esperance Health Campus are 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 7pm. These are the hours on the WACHS page for the campus, and no separate maternity ward hours are listed. If you want to know the rules for partners or children on the maternity ward, call (08) 9079 8000.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Your child health nurse: a local community child health nurse gets in touch soon after the birth to arrange the first appointment. WACHS says this visit will probably be at your home before your baby is 14 days old.
• Esperance Population Health: Forrest Street, Esperance, (08) 9071 0400.
• Ngala Parenting Line: (08) 9368 9368, every day from 8am to 8pm.
• healthdirect: 1800 022 222, health advice 24 hours a day.

To help your baby sleep safely, use the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations from the first night.

Other maternity hospitals near Esperance

Esperance is a long way from the next maternity units. These are the closest by road.

• Kalgoorlie Health Campus Public
• Albany Health Campus Public
• Bunbury Regional Hospital Public

See all Western Australian birthing hospitals.

Esperance Health Campus maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against WA Country Health Service on 23 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.