Karratha Health Campus maternity guide

Karratha Health Campus is the public hospital in Karratha, in the Pilbara, run by WA Country Health Service (WACHS). WACHS says the campus supports around 300 women to give birth locally every year (March 2026). It also runs a Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), where a midwife you get to know looks after you from pregnancy to after the birth. If you think you are in labour, or you are worried about yourself or your baby, phone the hospital on (08) 9144 7777. The hospital is open 24 hours. In an emergency, call 000.

Karratha Health Campus maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public
• Run by: WA Country Health Service
• Births: Around 300 women a year (WACHS, March 2026)
• In labour: Phone the hospital on (08) 9144 7777, open 24 hours
• Pregnancy care options: Midwifery Group Practice; ask the hospital about other options

Where is Karratha hospital maternity, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Karratha Health Campus, 62 Balmoral Road, Pegs Creek WA 6714
• Hospital phone: (08) 9144 7777, open 24 hours
• In labour or worried: phone (08) 9144 7777. In an emergency, call 000.
• Pilbara PATS (travel help): 1800 138 653, Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
• Health advice at any hour: healthdirect on 1800 022 222, 24 hours a day

How do I book in to have my baby at Karratha Health Campus?

WACHS does not publish a booking process for Karratha online, so the hospital is your best first step. Start early in your pregnancy.

1. Phone the hospital. Once you know you are pregnant, call Karratha Health Campus on (08) 9144 7777 and ask how to begin your pregnancy care there.
2. Ask about MGP. If you would like the same midwife the whole way through, ask whether there is a place for you in the Midwifery Group Practice. WACHS does not publish who is eligible.
3. Keep your GP involved. Your GP can help with early pregnancy tests and any health conditions you already have.
4. Check travel help. If any part of your care means travelling more than 100km one way to the nearest suitable specialist, the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) may help with costs.
5. Save the number. Put (08) 9144 7777 in your phone so you can reach the hospital quickly when labour starts.

What pregnancy care options does Karratha Health Campus offer?

• Midwifery Group Practice (MGP). WACHS started MGP at Karratha in March 2024, the first in the Pilbara. A midwife you get to know cares for you through pregnancy, labour and birth, and after your baby arrives. A WACHS story from March 2026 describes a family who had some of their pregnancy appointments at home.
• If you are not in MGP. WACHS does not describe its other pregnancy care options at Karratha online. Ask the hospital which type of care suits your pregnancy.

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

WACHS has not published current details of the birthing rooms. In a March 2026 WACHS story, a mum in MGP describes arriving to find the birth bath ready and her son being born in the water. Ask your midwife whether using water in labour or for the birth is safe for you. If labour starts or you have any worries, phone the hospital on (08) 9144 7777, and call 000 in an emergency.

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

WACHS does not publish a typical length of stay or visiting hours for maternity at Karratha. Ask your midwife how long you are likely to stay, and phone the hospital on (08) 9144 7777 to check visiting times.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Your MGP midwife: if you are in MGP, your midwife's care carries on after the birth.
• Child health nurse: WACHS says your local community child health nurse will contact you shortly after your baby is born. The first appointment will probably be at your home before your baby is 14 days old.
• Ngala Parenting Line: (08) 9368 9368, 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, for parents of children aged 0 to 18.
• healthdirect: 1800 022 222, for health advice 24 hours a day.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Karratha

The next closest maternity units are a long drive from Karratha, so plan ahead if you might need care elsewhere.

• Hedland Health Campus Public
• Broome Health Campus Public
• Geraldton Health Campus Public
• St John of God Geraldton Hospital Private

See all Western Australian birthing hospitals.

Karratha 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.