South Australia birthing hospitals
Every maternity hospital we cover in South Australia, grouped by region. Each guide explains how to book in, what the birthing unit and rooms are like, how long you are likely to stay and who to call.
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hospital guides
Public or private?
The biggest choice most families make first. Here is how the two usually differ.
Public hospital
6 in our South Australia guides
- No hospital fees for Medicare card holders
- Care from hospital midwives and doctors, or shared with your GP
- You will not usually choose which obstetrician you see
Private hospital
2 in our South Australia guides
- You choose your own obstetrician early in pregnancy
- Private health cover that includes pregnancy, or you pay yourself
- Usually a private room and a longer stay after the birth
What matters to you?
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Adelaide
5 hospitals · 3 public · 2 private
Public and private maternity hospitals in Adelaide, from Elizabeth Vale in the north to Bedford Park in the south.
Public
Women's and Children's HospitalSame midwifeNICUAboriginal birthing programNorth AdelaideGuide →
Public
Flinders Medical CentreSame midwifeNICUAboriginal birthing programBedford ParkGuide →
Public
Lyell McEwin HospitalSame midwifeSpecial care nurseryAboriginal birthing programElizabeth ValeGuide →
Private
Calvary North Adelaide HospitalSpecial care nurseryNorth AdelaideGuide →
Private
Ashford HospitalSpecial care nurseryAshfordGuide →
Eyre Peninsula and Upper Spencer Gulf
2 hospitals · 2 public · 0 private
Public maternity care in Port Lincoln and Whyalla.
Limestone Coast and South East
1 hospital · 1 public · 0 private
Public maternity care in Mount Gambier.
Hospital details are checked against each hospital or health service’s own website. Services and contact details can change, so confirm with the hospital before you go. This page is general information and is not medical advice.
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