North Shore Private Hospital maternity guide

North Shore Private Hospital is a private hospital in St Leonards, on Sydney's lower North Shore, and part of Ramsay Health Care. It sits directly opposite Royal North Shore Hospital, and the hospital says it welcomes over 2,500 babies each year. You see a private obstetrician for your pregnancy care. If you think you are in labour, or you are worried about yourself or your baby, call the Birthing Suite on (02) 8425 3288. Midwives answer this line 24 hours a day. For questions about having your baby at the hospital, call maternity on (02) 8425 3950.

North Shore Private Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: Ramsay Health Care
• In labour: Call the Birthing Suite on (02) 8425 3288, 24 hours a day
• Pregnancy care options: Private obstetrician who works at the hospital
• Birthing suites: Refurbished suites with a large shower and a bath
• Nursery: Level 2 Special Care Nursery, for babies from 32 weeks
• Typical stay: 4 nights (vaginal birth), 5 nights (caesarean)

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

• Address: North Shore Private Hospital, Westbourne Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
• Main entrance: Westbourne Street, coming in from the western (Pacific Highway) end
• Birthing Suite: (02) 8425 3288, 24 hours a day, for labour or if you are worried about you or your baby
• Maternity bookings and information: (02) 8425 3950
• General enquiries: (02) 8425 3000
• In labour: call the Birthing Suite before you leave home, and bring your antenatal card.

Where do I park at North Shore Private maternity?

There is a drop-off zone at the front door of reception at the Westbourne Street entrance, but you can only stop there for 5 minutes. For the rest of your stay, the car must be parked legally. The multi-storey car park is run by Wilson Parking, and concession, daily and weekly passes are sold at the Parking Office in the P2 car park.

How do I book in at North Shore Private Hospital to have my baby?

North Shore Private is a private hospital, so an obstetrician who works there leads your care. NSW Health suggests you ask your GP for a referral early in your pregnancy, or contact a private obstetrician directly.

1. Choose an obstetrician. The hospital lists the obstetricians who work there on its Our Obstetricians page.
2. Confirm your booking online. Use the Booking In link on the hospital's maternity pages to complete your booking.
3. Check your health fund cover. What you pay depends on your level of cover. The hospital contacts your health fund before you are admitted.
4. Look out for emails. The hospital emails you at around 20 and 32 weeks about classes and next steps.
5. Book classes and a tour. The main antenatal classes are only open to people booked in to give birth at the hospital.

If you do not have private health insurance, the hospital offers Pay-to-Stay maternity packages. Call maternity bookings on (02) 8425 3950 to talk about costs.

What pregnancy care, classes and tours does North Shore Private offer?

• Private obstetrician care. Your obstetrician looks after you through pregnancy and the birth. If they are away, they arrange a colleague to cover.
• Antenatal classes. The Childbirth and Parenting class runs over 4 Tuesday evenings or 2 Saturdays, and there is a Mandarin version. There are also Caesarean Section and Parenting and Multiple Birth and Parenting classes.
• Emotional wellbeing. Gidget House, on Level 2 of the Maternity Ward, has a psychologist on site six days a week.
• Tours. Tours run on Mondays and Tuesdays between 8am and 1pm, except public holidays. Email customerservice.ns@ramsayhealth.com.au with a date and time that suits you.

NSW Health explains public and private care in Pregnancy care options in NSW.

What are the North Shore Private birthing suites like?

The birthing suites have been refurbished. Each has a spacious bathroom with a large shower and a bath, foetal heart rate monitoring, a TV, WiFi and a lounge for you and your partner. There are overnight facilities for your support person. If you have a caesarean, one partner or support person can come into theatre with you.

See inside: photos of a birthing suite, the parenting suites and the nurseries (photos by North Shore Private Hospital).

Does North Shore Private Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. The Special Care Nursery is a Level 2 nursery that cares for babies born from 32 weeks. Six paediatricians are on staff, and one is on call 24 hours a day. If your baby needs a higher level of care, they transfer to a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Parents can visit the nursery at any time, day or night, and each baby can have 2 visitors.

How long will I stay, and what is the maternity ward like?

After a vaginal birth, you usually go home on the morning after your fourth night. After a caesarean, it is the morning after your fifth night. Your doctor may advise a longer stay. You need an approved child restraint fitted in your car before you take your baby home.

Parenting Suites are private single rooms with a double bed, so your partner can stay overnight, and a private ensuite. Upgrade packages depend on availability and cannot be booked ahead. After a caesarean, you start in a single room with a recliner for your partner, then move when it is safe. Partner meals cost extra.

What are the North Shore Private maternity visiting hours?

Maternity visiting hours are 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. Your partner or support person can be with you on the ward at any time.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Helping Hands: a clinic for babies from newborn to 12 months, with a lactation consultant and a Mothercraft Nurse. It helps with feeding and settling. Ask your midwife, or call Maternity Customer Service on (02) 8425 3240.
• Check-ups: book the 6-week check with your obstetrician and your paediatrician.
• Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800 686 268, 24 hours a day.
• Karitane Careline: 1300 227 464, and Tresillian Parents Help Line: 1300 272 736, for parenting support.
• PANDA Helpline: 1300 726 306, for emotional health in pregnancy and after birth.
• healthdirect: 24 hour health advice on 1800 022 222. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

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

Other maternity hospitals near St Leonards

• Royal North Shore Hospital Public
• Mater Hospital North Sydney Private
• Northern Beaches Hospital Public
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public
• Sydney Adventist Hospital Private
• Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Public

See all New South Wales birthing hospitals.

North Shore Private Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against North Shore 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.