Mitcham Private Hospital maternity guide

Mitcham Private Hospital is a private hospital in Mitcham, in Melbourne's east, run by Ramsay Health Care. You choose your own obstetrician, and midwives care for you in labour and on the ward. In 2022, 978 babies were born here, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. If you are worried or think you may be in labour, call the maternity unit on (03) 9210 3111 before you come in. Outside the unit's enquiry hours, call the hospital on (03) 9210 3222.

Mitcham Private Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: Ramsay Health Care
• In labour: Call the maternity unit on (03) 9210 3111 before you come in, or the hospital on (03) 9210 3222 outside enquiry hours
• Pregnancy care options: Private obstetrician of your choice
• Birth suites: Five birth suites with private ensuites
• Nursery: Level 2 Special Care Nursery, for babies born from 32 weeks
• Typical stay: 3 to 4 nights (vaginal birth), 4 to 5 nights (caesarean)

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

• Address: Mitcham Private Hospital, 27 Doncaster East Road, Mitcham VIC 3132
• Maternity unit: (03) 9210 3111. Maternity enquiries are taken Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, and Saturday, 7am to midday.
• Maternity Liaison Officer: 0428 400 277, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, for general questions, tours and classes. She speaks Mandarin and Cantonese.
• Hospital switchboard: (03) 9210 3222
• In labour: call the maternity unit first, and a midwife will tell you whether to stay home or come in. Outside the unit's enquiry hours, call the hospital on (03) 9210 3222. If you have an elective caesarean booked, go to Maternity Reception.
• Parking: there is a 15 minute drop-off and pick-up zone near the main entrance. Paid on-site parking is card only.

How do I book in at Mitcham Private Hospital?

You need an obstetrician who works at the hospital. You must choose one before you can finish the online booking form.

1. Choose an obstetrician. Look at the hospital's list of doctors, then contact the doctor's rooms to make an appointment. Book as early as you can.
2. Complete the online admission form. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Have your Medicare, health fund and next of kin details ready, plus your GP's name and address.
3. Look for your emails and letter. You get an email to say your registration arrived. A letter confirming your booking, with details of classes, should follow within 10 business days.
4. Book your classes and a tour. Use the hospital's booking page.

What pregnancy care options are there at Mitcham Private Hospital?

• Private obstetrician care. Your obstetrician looks after you through pregnancy. Many have rooms on site and can be on the ward when needed.
• Midwife appointments for some pregnancies. Parents expecting twins, women with gestational diabetes who use insulin, and surrogate families can book a complimentary appointment with a midwife. Call (03) 9210 3111.
• Self-funded care. You do not need private health insurance. The hospital has a self-funded maternity care package for people without cover.

To compare private and public care, read Pregnancy and birth care options on the Better Health Channel.

How much does it cost to have a baby at Mitcham Private Hospital?

The hospital does not give one price. What you pay depends on your health fund cover and your doctors' fees. Check your level of cover before you are admitted, because the hospital says most insurers have a 12 month waiting period for obstetric cover. The maternity team can give you cost estimates, including out-of-pocket costs. Parenting Suites for partners cost extra each night, so ask the team for the current price.

What antenatal classes and tours does Mitcham Private offer?

• Booked to Birth classes: a weeknight antenatal series, a weekend workshop, a breastfeeding class, a childbirth refresher, a fathers class and a grandparent class. There is also a class in Mandarin.
• Maternity tours: free personal tours for couples of the maternity ward and birth suites, with time for questions. Register on the hospital's tour page or email the Maternity Liaison Officer.

What are the Mitcham Private birth suites like?

There are five birth suites. Each has large windows, a large private ensuite and a multi-functional birthing bed. You can use birth balls, heat packs and electronic vaporisers, and you can dim the lights and set the room temperature. Each suite has Wi-Fi, a TV and a phone, and you can use the kitchenette and self-service catering. The suites are on the same level as the postnatal ward, with direct access from the lower ground entrance. A support person can stay overnight in the birth suite.

See inside: watch the Mitcham Private Hospital maternity tour video (video by Ramsay Health Care, 2022).

Does Mitcham Private Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. It is a Level 2 nursery that cares for babies born from 32 weeks. Midwives and neonatal nurses are there 24 hours a day, and paediatricians and neonatologists are on call at all times. If labour starts before 32 weeks, your obstetrician will arrange a transfer to a tertiary hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit.

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

The hospital says to expect three to four nights after a vaginal birth and four to five nights after a caesarean. Your health and your baby's health decide the length of your stay. An Early Discharge Service is available if you want to go home a day or so sooner. Ask the midwifery team on (03) 9210 3111.

Every mother is guaranteed a private room. Partners are welcome to stay overnight, depending on the room you are given. Visitors other than partners are not allowed from 1pm to 3pm so you can rest, and the visiting hours and rest period do not apply to partners. Call the hospital on (03) 9210 3222 to check visiting hours.

What should I bring to Mitcham Private Hospital?

• For you: night clothes, toiletries, maternity pads, breast pads, maternity bras, a pen and an alarm clock or watch.
• For your baby: 5 to 6 outfits, singlets and cotton bunny rugs, plus wipes, cotton wool, one bassinet blanket and formula if you plan to bottle feed.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Lactation Clinic: for women with babies up to 6 months, held at the hospital. You do not need to have given birth at Mitcham. Call (03) 9210 3111 to book.
• Early Parenting Centre: support with feeding, sleep, settling, reflux, colic and adjusting to parenthood.
• Maternal and Child Health Line: 13 22 29, a 24 hour line answered by maternal and child health nurses.
• NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 60 60 24, a registered nurse on the phone 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Mitcham

• Box Hill Hospital Public
• Waverley Private Hospital Private
• Angliss Hospital Public
• Monash Medical Centre Public
• Dandenong Hospital Public

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

Mitcham Private Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Mitcham Private Hospital (Ramsay Health Care) 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.