North West Regional Hospital maternity guide

North West Regional Hospital in Burnie is the public birthing hospital for north-west Tasmania, run by the Tasmanian Health Service. The Tasmanian Health Service says the hospital has about 1,000 births a year. The maternity service has a birthing suite, a 20-bed maternity ward and an eight-bed special care nursery. For questions about your care or worries about your pregnancy, call the North West maternity team on 1800 940 747. Burnie maternity enquiries are on (03) 6432 6110 on weekdays from 8am to 4.30pm, and (03) 6432 6031 at night, on weekends and on public holidays. In labour, go to the maternity ward at the hospital. The hospital's main number is (03) 6493 6000. In an emergency, call 000.

North West Regional Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public
• Run by: Tasmanian Health Service
• Births: About 1,000 a year, says the Tasmanian Health Service
• In labour: Go to the maternity ward, North West Regional Hospital
• Maternity team: 1800 940 747
• Maternity enquiries: (03) 6432 6110 weekdays, (03) 6432 6031 nights and weekends
• Antenatal clinics: North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital
• Birthing suite: Four beds
• Maternity ward: 20 beds
• Nursery: Eight-bed Level 4 special care nursery

Where is the maternity ward at Burnie hospital, and how do I contact it?

• Address: North West Regional Hospital, 23 Brickport Road, Burnie TAS 7320
• North West maternity team: 1800 940 747, for the antenatal clinic at North West Regional Hospital and questions about your pregnancy
• Burnie maternity enquiries: (03) 6432 6110, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm, and (03) 6432 6031 at night, on weekends and on public holidays
• Mersey Community Hospital antenatal clinic: 1800 940 766
• Hospital main number: (03) 6493 6000
• In labour: go to the maternity ward at North West Regional Hospital.
• Emergency: call 000.

Maternity care in the North West moved from the North West Private Hospital to the public Tasmanian Health Service on 4 December 2023.

How do I book in at the antenatal clinic in Burnie?

Public pregnancy care in the North West starts with a referral from your doctor. Antenatal care is offered at North West Regional Hospital, at Mersey Community Hospital and at outreach clinics.

1. See your GP. Visit your GP once you know you are pregnant, and talk about where you would like to have your care.
2. Get a referral. Your GP sends a referral to the North West antenatal clinic. Electronic referral is the preferred way.
3. Ask questions. If you have a question about your care or a worry about your pregnancy, call the maternity team on 1800 940 747.

What pregnancy care options are there in the North West?

• Hospital antenatal clinic. Pregnancy care from the North West maternity team at North West Regional Hospital in Burnie or at Mersey Community Hospital.
• Satellite and community clinics. The maternity service also delivers satellite and community-based care at King Island District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and West Coast District Hospital.
• Private obstetric care. A Tasmanian parliamentary committee found in March 2026 that private obstetric services were not available in the North West. Pregnancy care and births in the North West are provided by the public maternity service.

Ask your GP or the maternity team which option suits you and your pregnancy.

What are the birthing suite and maternity ward like?

The North West maternity service is based at North West Regional Hospital. It has a four-bed birthing suite and a 20-bed inpatient maternity ward. The service also offers pregnancy and postnatal assessment, antenatal clinics and parenting education.

The hospital has dedicated private spaces for parents and families who experience the loss of a baby.

What are the maternity visiting hours at Burnie hospital?

Call the maternity team on 1800 940 747 before you visit to check the current visiting hours and how many visitors can come at once.

Does North West Regional Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. North West Regional Hospital has an eight-bed Level 4 special care nursery for babies who need extra care after the birth.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS): the Department of Health's free child health service, with child health and development checks for children aged 0 to 5.
• Tresillian Tasmanian Parenting Support Line: 1300 827 282 (1300 TAS BUB), free, 7am to 11pm, seven days, for Tasmanian parents with a baby or toddler. Read more about Tresillian in Tasmania.
• Aboriginal families: the North West maternity service employs an Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer and works with the No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service.
• 1800MEDICARE: 1800 633 422, free health advice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Emergency: call 000.

From the first night at home, follow the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations every time your baby sleeps.

Other birthing hospitals in Tasmania

The other birthing hospitals in Tasmania are a long drive from Burnie. They are listed closest first.

• Launceston General Hospital Public
• Royal Hobart Hospital Public
• Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital Private

See all Tasmanian birthing hospitals.

North West Regional Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against the Tasmanian Department of Health 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.