Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston) maternity guide

Peninsula University Hospital in Frankston, known until January 2026 as Frankston Hospital, is a public hospital run by Bayside Health. Its maternity unit is on Level 5 of the new tower, and the main entrance is Gate 2 on Yuille Street. In 2022, 2,769 babies were born at the hospital, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. If you have concerns about yourself or your pregnancy, call the Pregnancy Assessment Unit, open 24 hours, on (03) 9784 7959. The hospital's main number is (03) 9784 7777.

Peninsula University Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public hospital, formerly Frankston Hospital
• Run by: Bayside Health
• Concerns about you or your pregnancy: Pregnancy Assessment Unit on (03) 9784 7959, 24 hours
• Pregnancy care options: Midwives clinic, midwifery group practice, GP shared care, private obstetrician
• Antenatal clinic: Outpatients at the hospital, and clinics at Hastings and Rosebud
• Birth unit: Level 5 of the tower
• Nursery: Special Care Nursery, for babies from 32 weeks or over 1500g
• Visiting: 8am to 8pm at all the hospital's locations

Where is the Frankston maternity ward, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Peninsula University Hospital, 2 Hastings Road, Frankston VIC 3199
• Maternity unit: Level 5 of the new tower
• Main entrance: Gate 2 on Yuille Street. The Emergency Department is reached through Gate 3 on Hastings Road.
• Pregnancy Assessment Unit: (03) 9784 7959, open 24 hours
• Hospital main number: (03) 9784 7777
• Antenatal appointments: (03) 9784 2600, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 9am to 4pm
• In labour: ask your midwife what to do when labour starts. If you are concerned about yourself or your pregnancy, call the Pregnancy Assessment Unit on (03) 9784 7959, open 24 hours.

How do I book in at Peninsula University Hospital?

Public care starts with a referral from your GP. The hospital asks for it as early in your pregnancy as possible.

1. See your GP. Your GP confirms the pregnancy and sends a referral to the hospital as soon as possible.
2. Go to the Booking-In Clinic. This is the first step of your care, early in pregnancy. You choose a model of care and hear about support programs.
3. Attend your antenatal appointments. Appointments are made on (03) 9784 2600. This number does not book early pregnancy assessment or the first booking-in visit.
4. Join a childbirth education class. The hospital lists free classes on Saturdays, online or in person.

What pregnancy care options does Peninsula University Hospital offer?

• Midwives Clinic. Antenatal care for low-risk pregnancies.
• Midwifery Group Practice. Continuity of care with your own midwife, who is also on call for your birth. Places are limited, so there may be a waiting list.
• Koori Maternity Service. Care for women birthing Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander babies who live in the Frankston or Mornington Peninsula area.
• Enhanced Maternity Clinic. Midwife and obstetric continuity, with other clinicians such as social workers and dietitians as you need them.
• High Risk and Complex Pregnancy clinics. Medical care and closer monitoring, for example for twins or type 1 diabetes.
• Shared maternity care with a GP. For low-risk pregnancies, with an accredited GP and at least two visits to a hospital doctor.
• Private obstetrician or private midwife. Your care is in their private rooms. The obstetrician must be accredited by the hospital.

For more on choosing, see the Better Health Channel page Pregnancy and birth care options.

Where is the Frankston Hospital antenatal clinic?

The Midwives Clinic runs at Peninsula University Hospital Outpatients, Hastings Community Health Centre and Rosebud Community Health Centre. The High Risk and Obstetric Clinic runs at hospital Outpatients and at Rosebud Community Health Centre. Check which site your appointment is at before you go. For early pregnancy bleeding or pain before 16 weeks, the Early Pregnancy and Postnatal Assessment Service takes bookings on (03) 9784 2632, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

What is the Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Peninsula University Hospital?

It is for concerns about yourself or your pregnancy, and it is open 24 hours a day. If you are concerned, call (03) 9784 7959. In an emergency, call 000.

What is the birth unit at Peninsula University Hospital like?

The new integrated maternity and birthing suite is on Level 5 of the tower. The hospital lists vaginal birth, breech vaginal birth, birth after caesarean and caesarean birth as options. Talk with your midwife or doctor about which suits you.

Does Peninsula University Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. The Special Care Nursery cares for babies born from 32 weeks of pregnancy, or weighing over 1500g, who need closer observation or specialised treatment. It also cares for babies who move from a neonatal intensive care unit. Nurses help parents with breastfeeding. After treatment, the Newborn Hospital in the Home service helps the move to home. The Department of Health lists the hospital as maternity capability level 5 and newborn capability level 4.

What are the visiting hours at the Frankston maternity ward?

The hospital says people are welcome at any of its locations between 8am and 8pm. It does not publish separate maternity hours, so ask the ward or call Customer Relations on (03) 9784 7298 about arrangements for partners and other visitors.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Midwifery Home Care Service: mothers and babies leaving the Maternity Unit are referred automatically. Visits happen between 9am and 3.30pm, seven days a week. Call (03) 9784 2601, 8am to 4.30pm.
• Breastfeeding Support Service: one-to-one help from lactation consultants for babies up to four weeks old. Clinics run on Tuesday and Thursday at hospital Outpatients and on Friday at Hastings. Book on (03) 9784 2600.
• Maternal and Child Health Line: a 24-hour line staffed by maternal and child health nurses, on 13 22 29.
• NURSE-ON-CALL: advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, on 1300 60 60 24. In an emergency, call 000.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Frankston

These hospitals are the closest options on the Mornington Peninsula and in the south-east.

• Peninsula Private Hospital Private
• The Bays Hospital Private
• Casey Hospital Public
• Dandenong Hospital Public
• Sandringham Hospital Public
• Monash Medical Centre Public

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

Peninsula University Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Bayside 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.