Mater Mothers' Private Townsville maternity guide

Mater Mothers' Private Townsville is the private maternity unit at Mater Private Hospital Townsville, on Fulham Road in Pimlico, run by Mater. In February 2026 it moved from Mater's Hyde Park campus to a new unit at the Pimlico hospital. Mater says more than 600 babies are born there each year, and that it is the region's only private maternity service. Your care is led by the private obstetrician you choose. Phone the hospital before you come in, on (07) 4759 5100.

Mater Mothers' Private Townsville maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private maternity unit
• Run by: Mater
• In labour: Phone ahead on (07) 4759 5100 before you come in
• Pregnancy care options: Private obstetrician care
• Birth suites: Three birth suites
• Nursery: Six-cot special care nursery
• Rooms: 12 private rooms, all with an ensuite
• Typical stay: Three to five days, depending on how your baby is born

Where is Mater Mothers' Private Townsville, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Mater Mothers' Private Townsville, 25 Fulham Road, Pimlico QLD 4812
• Patient and general enquiries: (07) 4759 5100
• Entrance: next to the front entrance of Mater Private Hospital Townsville, off Diprose Street
• Parking: the unit is opposite Mater's multistorey car park on Lothair Street, which has undercover parking. Drop-off bays in front of the unit have a 2-minute limit.
• In labour: phone ahead so the team can prepare for you, and ask how to get in if you are arriving at night.

How do I book in at Mater Mothers' Private Townsville?

You book in through a private obstetrician who is accredited at the hospital. Start early, because the hospital asks for your preadmission before 20 weeks of pregnancy.

1. Check your health cover. Ask your private health fund what level of maternity cover you have.
2. Get a GP referral. Ask your GP to refer you to one of Mater's accredited private obstetricians, then book your first appointment with them.
3. Book into the hospital before 20 weeks. After that appointment, submit your online preadmission for Mater Mothers' Private Townsville before you are 20 weeks pregnant. Use your due date as your booking date.
4. Wait for the admissions team. They contact you by 28 weeks to book you into clinics and classes.

What pregnancy care options are there at Mater Mothers' Private Townsville?

• Private obstetrician care. The obstetrician you choose manages your pregnancy and birth, giving you continuity of care. Mater works with private obstetricians in Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Brisbane.
• Classes for parents. Mater lists parent education classes and first aid for babies classes for this hospital.

If you are thinking about public care instead, see the Queensland Government maternity care options page.

When should I call or come to Mater Mothers' Private Townsville?

Contact the hospital straight away if you have vaginal bleeding or spotting, your waters break (even with no contractions), you have regular painful contractions, or your baby is moving less than usual. Also call for sudden swelling of your face, hands or feet, a headache that will not go away, blurred vision, sharp, constant tummy pain, or if you are unsure what is happening. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

What are the birth suites like at Mater Mothers' Private Townsville?

The new unit has three birth suites. Your midwife helps you with your birth plan and pain relief choices, and refreshments are provided for you and a support person. The unit is part of the Pimlico hospital, so you have on-site access to Mater's other services, including intensive care support and operating theatres.

Does Mater Mothers' Private Townsville have a special care nursery?

Yes. The unit has a six-cot special care nursery. It cares for babies born at 34 weeks or later who do not need help with breathing from a ventilator. If your baby needs more intensive care, they may move to the neonatal intensive care unit at Townsville University Hospital.

How long will I stay after giving birth at Mater Mothers' Private Townsville?

Expect to stay three to five days, depending on how your baby is born. Discharge time is 10am. Every mother has a private room with an ensuite. Five rooms have a double bed, where your partner can stay overnight, so ask about one when you arrive. Visiting is until 1pm and from 3pm to 8pm, with a rest time from 1pm to 3pm. Mater's pages give different morning start times, so call to check before you visit.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Mater Moments at Ardo: some families can choose a two-night stay at the Ardo Townsville hotel after going home from hospital on day two (or day three after a caesarean). A Mater midwife visits you there. You need health fund cover that allows it, and it depends on availability. Call (07) 4759 5100 to find out more.
• Postnatal clinic: a free clinic for parents of babies aged seven days to four weeks, with weigh clinics and breastfeeding support.
• Six-week checks: book appointments with your obstetrician and paediatrician for six weeks after the birth.
• Child health: you are offered a referral to child health, and staff can give you a list of local child health clinics.
• Health advice: call 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84.

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

Other maternity hospitals in North Queensland and nearby

• Townsville University Hospital Public
• Cairns Hospital Public
• Mackay Base Hospital Public
• Mater Mothers' Private Mackay Private

See all Queensland birthing hospitals.

Mater Mothers' Private Townsville maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Mater (mater.org.au) on 19 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.