Norwest Private Hospital maternity guide

Norwest Private Hospital is a private hospital in Bella Vista, in Sydney's north west, operated by Healthscope. Its maternity service, Norwest Private Maternity, is on Level 2 in the Women's Health Unit, in a separate wing of the hospital. You choose a private obstetrician to lead your care, usually after a referral from your GP. Always call the maternity unit before you come in, including when you think labour has started, on (02) 8882 8591. For bookings, call Maternity Bookings on (02) 8882 8807.

Norwest Private Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: Healthscope
• In labour: Call the maternity unit first on (02) 8882 8591
• Pregnancy care options: Private obstetrician, after a GP referral
• Birth suites: Ensuite birth suites on Level 2, with K2 fetal monitoring
• Nursery: Level 2 Special Care Nursery, for babies from 33 weeks
• Typical stay: 4 nights (vaginal birth), 5 nights (caesarean)

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

• Address: Norwest Private Maternity, Level 2, Norwest Private Hospital, 11 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153
• Maternity unit: (02) 8882 8591, for labour and any concerns about your pregnancy
• Maternity Bookings: (02) 8882 8807
• Hospital switchboard: (02) 8882 8882
• Email: Maternity.Enquiries@healthscope.com.au, for questions about your pregnancy or your stay
• In labour: call the maternity unit first. Between 6am and 9pm, use the main entrance and take the lift to Level 2, then follow the signs to the Birth Suites. The main doors lock at 9pm. After that, park in front of the main entrance and go in through Emergency Department Reception.
• Parking: the car parks are run by Interpark. You can buy a weekly pass that gives seven days of unlimited entry.

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

Norwest Private is a private hospital, so an obstetrician leads your care. Start early, because you book the hospital after your first visit with them.

1. See your GP. Ask your GP for a referral to an obstetrician who works at Norwest Private. The hospital's website has a page listing its obstetricians.
2. Have your first obstetrician visit. After this appointment, go to the hospital's eAdmission portal.
3. Complete your eAdmission. It has two parts: the admission forms and your health history. If you have had a baby at Norwest Private before, you can copy your earlier details.
4. Wait for the bookings call. The Maternity Booking staff process your booking, check your health fund details and call you to set up a midwife appointment.
5. Meet a midwife. At this pre-admission visit you go over your pregnancy and ask questions about the birth. You can choose to do it by phone instead. You also get a maternity information pack.

Healthscope announced in September 2026 that Norwest Private is due to move to new owners led by Calvary Health Care, and said hospital operations will continue. Ask the hospital if you have questions about your booking.

What pregnancy care and education does Norwest Private Hospital offer?

• Private obstetrician care. You choose from the hospital's network of obstetricians, who care for you in pregnancy and at the birth.
• Maternity tours. Free tours run by midwives are held regularly. You see the birth suites and maternity suites and can ask questions. To book, email your name and mobile number to norwestmaternity@healthscope.com.au.
• Parent education after the birth. On the postnatal unit, Tuesday to Friday, there are physiotherapy classes, breastfeeding support from a lactation consultant, and sessions on settling, wrapping and bathing before you take your baby home.
• Paediatrician care for your baby. After the birth, your baby is cared for by a paediatrician. There are usually at least two visits: one in hospital and a follow-up 6 to 8 weeks after you go home.

To compare private and public care, see NSW Health's Pregnancy care options in NSW.

What is the Norwest Private birthing unit like?

Each birth suite has an ensuite bathroom, an adjustable birthing bed and the K2 fetal monitoring system. For active birth there are beanbags, mirrors and a birth stool. If you have a caesarean, the hospital offers family friendly caesareans, where your baby, your partner and a midwife stay with you in the recovery ward.

Call the maternity unit if you have strong signs of labour, such as regular contractions less than ten minutes apart. A midwife will tell you whether to stay home or come in.

Does Norwest Private Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. The Level 2 Special Care Nursery cares for premature and sick babies from 33 weeks of pregnancy. If your baby needs a higher level of care, they are transferred straight away to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

How long will I stay at Norwest Private Hospital after giving birth?

If there are no complications, the expected stay is four nights after a vaginal birth and five nights after a caesarean. Discharge time is 9am. Rooms have an ensuite, a TV, a phone, a small fridge and a safe. Your partner is welcome to stay overnight. Call the hospital on (02) 8882 8882 to check current maternity visiting hours before your visitors come.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Early Childhood Clinic: open to all babies born at Norwest Private, Tuesday to Thursday. You get two free visits with a midwife in the first six weeks, and later visits have a fee. Book on (02) 8882 8807 on Mondays or Wednesdays.
• Car seat: have a child restraint fully fitted before you take your baby home. The hospital recommends using an authorised fitting station.
• Karitane Careline: 1300 227 464, and the Tresillian Parents Help Line: 1300 272 736.
• Pregnancy, Birth and Baby: 1800 882 436.
• healthdirect: 24 hour health advice on 1800 022 222. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

When you get home, follow the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations from the very first night.

Other maternity hospitals near Bella Vista

• Blacktown Hospital Public
• Westmead Hospital Public
• Westmead Private Hospital Private
• Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Public
• Sydney Adventist Hospital Private
• Auburn Hospital Public

See all New South Wales birthing hospitals.

Norwest Private Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Norwest Private Hospital (Healthscope) 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.