Nepean Hospital maternity guide

Nepean Hospital is a public teaching hospital in Kingswood, near Penrith, run by Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD). Its Birth Unit is on Level 1 of Building A, the clinical tower. The new tower, fully opened in 2022, includes 18 birthing suites and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Birth Unit midwives are available 24 hours a day, and across the district NBMLHD assists with more than 4,000 births a year. For antenatal appointments, call the Antenatal Clinic (Women and Children's Outpatients) on (02) 4734 2373, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm. The main hospital number is (02) 4734 2000.

Nepean Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public teaching hospital
• Run by: Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
• In labour: Contact the Birth Unit to speak with a midwife, 24 hours a day
• Pregnancy care options: Midwives clinics, caseload, MAPS, doctors' clinics, GP shared care
• Antenatal clinic: Women and Children's Outpatients, Building D, Level 3
• Birth Unit: Building A, Level 1, with 18 birthing suites
• Nursery: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Building A, Level 6
• Typical stay: 4 to 24 hours after a vaginal birth, up to 48 hours after a caesarean

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

• Address: Nepean Hospital, 55 Derby Street, Kingswood NSW 2747
• Antenatal Clinic: (02) 4734 2373, Women and Children's Outpatients, Building D, Level 3, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm (closed public holidays)
• Referrals email: NBMLHD-WCHReferrals@health.nsw.gov.au
• Hospital switchboard: (02) 4734 2000
• Maternity ward (questions after the birth): 0488 711 565
• Getting into Building A: the linkway bridge to Building A closed on 3 December 2025. A temporary entrance is on Level 1 of Building E, outside Pathology. There is no visitor access to the rest of Building A through the Emergency Department.
• Parking: Nepean Hospital car parks are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How do I get referred to the Nepean Hospital antenatal clinic?

New patients need a GP referral, and it is best to start early.

1. See your GP. Your GP talks through your options, organises blood tests and sends a referral to the hospital.
2. Contact the hospital at 10 to 12 weeks. NBMLHD recommends contacting the hospital at this stage to arrange your first antenatal appointment.
3. Ask about your preferred care early. For a place in a model such as caseload care, contact Women and Children's Outpatients on (02) 4734 2373 or by email for an early referral.
4. Go to your first visit. Staff go through your medical history in detail and discuss your care options with you.
5. Book your classes. Childbirth classes are held live online. Book before 24 weeks through the Antenatal Clinic.

What pregnancy care options does Nepean Hospital offer?

• Midwives clinic. Midwife-led care for women with low-risk pregnancies, at the hospital or at outreach clinics in the community.
• Caseload midwifery. A dedicated midwife cares for you through pregnancy and birth.
• Midwife Antenatal Postnatal Service (MAPS). A main midwife gives your pregnancy care and early home visits after the birth. A Birth Unit midwife cares for you during the birth.
• Aboriginal Caseload and AMIHS. Culturally sensitive care for Aboriginal families, through pregnancy, birth and after.
• Student-led care and the adolescent clinic. Care with a student midwife supported by a registered midwife, and a group for women aged 20 and under.
• Doctor's clinic. For women who need specialist pregnancy care because of a medical condition, led by a senior obstetrician.
• GP shared care. Your GP shares your care with the hospital.

NSW Health explains each option on its Pregnancy care options in NSW page.

Where is the Nepean Hospital antenatal clinic?

The Antenatal Clinic runs from Women and Children's Outpatients, on Level 3 of Building D. Maternity clinics are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm, and closed on public holidays. If you are more than 20 weeks pregnant and need a blood pressure check, this is usually done in the Fetal Maternal Assessment Unit, on Level 1 of Building A. Free antenatal breastfeeding sessions are also held at the hospital, and NBMLHD suggests you book by about 28 weeks.

Where is the Nepean Hospital Birth Unit?

The Birth Unit is on Level 1 of Building A, the clinical tower, which has 18 birthing suites. Contact the Birth Unit and speak to a midwife, available 24 hours a day (through the hospital on (02) 4734 2000 if you do not have the direct number), if your waters break, you have fresh bleeding, or you are in early labour and concerned. All healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies at term are offered water immersion and waterbirth. To find your way, see the official Nepean Hospital map and building directory.

See inside: watch the video of Nepean Hospital's new Birth Unit (video by Health Infrastructure NSW, 2022).

Does Nepean Hospital have a NICU?

Yes. Neonatal Services are on Level 6 of Building A, and the tower includes a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The unit gives specialist care to newborns, including premature babies born as early as 24 weeks. Across the district, NBMLHD admits between 900 and 1,000 newborns a year. Entry to Neonatal Services is carefully controlled to keep babies safe. Parents can visit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and grandparents can visit from 11am to 12pm and 6pm to 8pm with a parent present. For Neonatal Services, call (02) 4734 2850.

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

After a normal vaginal birth, you stay between 4 and 24 hours. After a caesarean birth, the stay is up to 48 hours, and after an assisted vaginal birth it is at least 24 hours. The maternity wards are on Level 8 of Building A, and the postnatal units offer sessions such as bathing demonstrations and feeding support. On the antenatal and postnatal wards, up to four visitors or support people are welcome between 10am and 8pm every day.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Midwifery@Home: follow-up visits for up to the first 2 weeks after the birth, free for Medicare card holders. Visits happen between 9am and 4pm and last about 30 to 45 minutes. If you live outside the district, you may be referred to a hospital closer to home.
• Phone advice: midwives can answer questions by phone for up to two weeks after the birth on 0488 711 565.
• Child and family health nurse: free for NSW families with children aged 0 to 5.
• Parenting help lines: Karitane Careline on 1300 227 464 and Tresillian Parents Help Line on 1300 272 736.
• Health advice: healthdirect on 1800 022 222, 24 hours a day.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Penrith

• Blacktown Hospital Public
• Norwest Private Hospital Private
• Westmead Hospital Public
• Westmead Private Hospital Private
• Liverpool Hospital Public
• Campbelltown Hospital Public
• Bathurst Health Service Public

See all New South Wales birthing hospitals.

Nepean Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Nepean Blue Mountains 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.