Peninsula Private Hospital maternity guide

Peninsula Private Hospital is a private hospital run by Ramsay Health Care, at 525 McClelland Drive in Langwarrin, in Melbourne's south-east. The hospital describes itself as being in Frankston. In 2022, 425 babies were born here, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. You book with your own obstetrician. If you think you are in labour, call the maternity unit on (03) 9788 3468 before you come in. Its contact line hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. Outside those hours, call the hospital on (03) 9788 0000.

Peninsula Private Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: Ramsay Health Care
• In labour: Call the maternity unit on (03) 9788 3468 before you come in, or the hospital on (03) 9788 0000 outside its contact line hours
• Pregnancy care options: Private obstetrician of your choice
• Birth suites: Three birth suites with private ensuites
• Nursery: Level 2 Special Care Nursery
• Typical stay: Usually up to 4 nights, or up to 5 nights after a caesarean

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

• Address: Peninsula Private Hospital, 525 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin VIC 3910
• Maternity unit: (03) 9788 3468. The hospital lists the maternity enquiry line as Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. If you think you are in labour, call before you come in, and its midwives are available to guide you at any time. The hospital also asks you to call the unit with any concerns after you go home, 24 hours a day.
• Hospital switchboard: (03) 9788 0000
• In labour: call the maternity unit before you leave home. Outside its contact line hours, call the hospital on (03) 9788 0000. If you have an elective caesarean booked, go to Maternity Reception.
• Parking: your number plate is recorded when you enter the car park, so you do not take a ticket. You pay by credit or debit card at the exit gates.

How do I book in at Peninsula Private Hospital?

You need a referral to an obstetrician who works at the hospital, and you must have it before you book with the hospital.

1. Get a GP referral. When your pregnancy is confirmed, ask your GP to refer you to a Peninsula Private Hospital obstetrician, then book with that doctor.
2. Complete the online maternity booking form. It is linked from the hospital's Pre-Admission page. Confirm your obstetrician booking before you submit it.
3. Wait for confirmation. The hospital sends a letter confirming your booking, and an email with a link to the online childbirth education class.
4. Check your health fund. If you are insured, ask your fund about your cover, any excess or co-payment, and family cover for your baby.

For help with bookings, tours and classes, call (03) 9788 3468. For technical problems with the online form, call Ramsay Health Hub Customer Care on 1800 716 688.

What pregnancy care options are there at Peninsula Private Hospital?

• Private obstetrician care. Parents choose their own obstetrician, whose consulting rooms are on site. Midwives, paediatricians and your obstetrician care for you before, during and after the birth.
• Self-funded care. Care is available through private health insurance or self-funded packages. Call (03) 9788 3468 to ask.
• Childbirth education. A 3 hour class led by a midwife childbirth educator, held online through Microsoft Teams for people in their third trimester. You get an email invitation about 6 to 8 weeks before your due date.
• Perinatal mental health support. The maternity pages list this as part of the service. Ask the maternity unit what is offered.

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

Can I tour the Peninsula Private maternity ward?

Yes. Tours run weekly on Sundays at 11am. You can see the maternity ward and meet the team, and ask about facilities, services and programs. Call (03) 9788 3468 to book ahead.

What are the Peninsula Private birth suites like?

There are three birth suites for labour and birth. Each has a multifunctional birthing bed, a large private ensuite with a shower, a recliner, a flat-screen TV, a CD or iPod player and kitchenette facilities. Therapeutic comfort tools are available. Anaesthetists, paediatricians, theatre facilities and advanced medical equipment are on hand around the clock. Your partner and a support person can be with you in labour and at the birth.

See inside: see photos of the birth suites, rooms and Special Care Nursery (photos by Peninsula Private Hospital).

Does Peninsula Private Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. The hospital has a Level 2 Special Care Nursery. It gives extra support to babies who need more care after birth, including babies born from 35 weeks, babies born early and babies who need extra monitoring. Babies may need help with feeding, temperature, breathing or observation. Midwives with specialised neonatal training work in the nursery 24 hours a day, and paediatricians are available around the clock. Staff keep you informed and involved in your baby's care.

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

Stays are usually up to four nights, or up to five nights after a caesarean birth. You stay in a private room with an ensuite, a mini fridge, a TV and Wi-Fi, and many rooms look onto leafy courtyards. Experienced midwives staff the unit 24 hours a day.

Partners are welcome to stay with you throughout your stay, and the hospital provides their meals. Visiting hours for inpatients are flexible, with time left for you to rest. Brothers and sisters can visit but cannot stay overnight. The hospital does not publish set maternity visiting times, so call (03) 9788 3468 to check.

What should I bring to Peninsula Private Hospital?

• For you: day and night wear for a 4 to 5 day stay, non-slip footwear, maternity bras, breast pads, toiletries, pads, a phone and charger, and your Medicare card, blood group card and health insurance details.
• For your baby: singlets, grow suits, nappies, wipes and muslin wraps. If you plan to formula feed, bring eight bottles with caps and teats and a tin of formula.
• For your partner: night clothes if staying overnight.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Feeding and physiotherapy: the hospital offers breast and infant feeding support and physiotherapy after the birth.
• 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 Langwarrin and Frankston

• Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston) Public
• The Bays Hospital Private
• Casey Hospital Public
• St John of God Berwick Hospital Private
• Dandenong Hospital Public

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

Peninsula Private Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Peninsula 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.