Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital maternity guide

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is a public hospital in Hornsby, run by Northern Sydney Local Health District. Its maternity service cares for public and private patients who live in the Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai council areas, and the antenatal clinic, maternity ward and Birth Unit are all on Level 2. To book in or ask about antenatal clinic appointments, call Maternity Bookings and Antenatal Outpatients on (02) 9485 6699, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. The hospital switchboard is (02) 9477 9123.

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public hospital, for public and private maternity patients
• Run by: Northern Sydney Local Health District
• In labour: Birth Unit, Level 2, entered through the Hope Building
• Pregnancy care options: MGP, MAPS, GP shared care, hospital clinics, private obstetrician
• Antenatal clinic: Level 2, phone (02) 9485 6699
• Typical stay: 1 to 2 nights (vaginal birth), 2 to 3 nights (caesarean)

Where is Hornsby Hospital maternity, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, 36-76 Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2077
• Maternity services: Level 2, entered through the Hope Building, next to Emergency
• Maternity Bookings and Antenatal Outpatients: (02) 9485 6699, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
• Hospital switchboard: (02) 9477 9123
• Parking: the multi-storey car park is entered from Palmerston Road. There is also street parking on Palmerston Road and Burdett Street.
• By train: the hospital is about 1.5km from Waitara Station (a fairly flat walk) and about 1.8km from Hornsby Station (with several hills).

How do I book in at Hornsby Hospital maternity?

At Hornsby, you call to book in yourself. The booking clerks do not call you after your GP sends a referral.

1. See your GP. Your GP confirms the pregnancy and sends a referral to the hospital. Tell your GP if you would like GP shared care.
2. Call to book in at about 8 weeks. Phone the Booking-In clerk on (02) 9485 6699, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
3. Go to your booking-in visit. Your first hospital appointment is at 13 to 14 weeks. Bring printed copies of your blood test and ultrasound reports, your GP referral, your Medicare card and proof of address.
4. Book a class. The maternity service offers self-learning packages and face-to-face birth and early parenting courses.

What pregnancy care options does Hornsby Hospital offer?

• Midwifery Group Practice (MGP). A named midwife cares for you in pregnancy, labour and after the birth. It is for women with no risk factors. If there is no medical reason to stay, you can go home straight from the Birth Unit.
• Maternity Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS). A named MAPS midwife gives your pregnancy care and visits you at home after the birth.
• GP shared care. An affiliated GP shares your pregnancy care with the hospital. You give birth at Hornsby.
• Hospital midwife clinics. Midwives lead your care in the hospital antenatal clinic.
• Hospital doctor clinics. Obstetric staff specialists lead your care if your pregnancy has higher risks. Specialist obstetric clinics see women with health conditions or pregnancy complications.
• Student Midwife Clinic. Student midwives lead your care with support from the education team.
• Private obstetrician. You choose a private obstetrician with admitting rights at Hornsby and use your private health insurance. Hospital midwives care for you in labour and on the ward.

Your options depend on your health and your pregnancy. NSW Health explains each option on its Pregnancy care options in NSW page.

Where is the Hornsby Hospital antenatal clinic?

The antenatal clinic is on Level 2, with the rest of the maternity services. Go in through the Hope Building, next to Emergency. Antenatal classes are held in the Education Room, next to the antenatal clinic. The Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic is also on Level 2, in Building 50. It runs Monday to Friday, 1.30pm to 4pm, for women in the Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai areas, and you need a GP referral.

Where is the Hornsby Hospital Birth Unit?

The Birth Unit is on Level 2, on the same floor as the antenatal clinic and maternity ward. Go in through the Hope Building, next to Emergency. If you are not sure who to call when labour starts, ask at your booking-in visit, or call the hospital switchboard on (02) 9477 9123. If you have complications that Hornsby cannot care for, your care moves to a tertiary hospital.

How long will I stay in hospital after giving birth at Hornsby?

Most women stay 1 to 2 nights after a vaginal birth and 2 to 3 nights after a caesarean. Some healthy mothers and babies go home from the Birth Unit a few hours after the birth. Single rooms are not guaranteed and are given out based on clinical need. If you have a single room with a fold-out couch, your partner can stay overnight. If you plan to formula feed, bring your own formula, bottles and teats.

What are the Hornsby Hospital maternity visiting hours?

Visiting hours on the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai maternity unit are 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 8pm. Partners are welcome at any time. The district suggests keeping other visitors to a minimum so you can rest.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Midwifery in the Home: midwives support you for up to 14 days after the birth, with home visits, telehealth or both.
• Child and Family Health: you are referred to your local Child and Family Health service when you leave hospital. After 14 days, your care moves to them and your GP.
• Feeding help: midwives and lactation consultants help you in hospital, and the maternity unit runs weekday education sessions that partners can join.
• Mental health: for urgent help, call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511, 24 hours a day.
• Parenting helplines: Karitane Careline 1300 227 464 and Tresillian Parents Help Line 1300 272 736. For health advice at any hour, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Hornsby

• Sydney Adventist Hospital Private
• Royal North Shore Hospital Public
• North Shore Private Hospital Private
• Norwest Private Hospital Private
• Westmead Hospital Public
• Northern Beaches Hospital Public

See all New South Wales birthing hospitals.

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Northern Sydney 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.