St George Private Hospital maternity guide

St George Private Hospital is a private hospital in Kogarah, in southern Sydney, and part of Ramsay Health Care. The hospital says about five babies are born there every day. Your pregnancy care is led by a private obstetrician accredited at the hospital, and midwives care for you in the birthing suites and on the maternity unit on Level 3. If you are worried about yourself or your baby, or think you may be in labour, call a midwife on (02) 9598 5395, 24 hours a day. For tours and other maternity questions, call Maternity Reception on (02) 9598 5172.

St George Private Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: Ramsay Health Care
• In labour: Call the birthing suites on (02) 9598 5395 before you come in
• Pregnancy care options: Private obstetrician accredited at the hospital
• Birthing suites: Six birthing rooms, each with a large ensuite with bath and shower
• Maternity unit: Level 3, with 23 private rooms with ensuites
• Nursery: Level 2 Special Care Nursery, for babies born after 34 weeks

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

• Address: St George Private Hospital, 1 South Street, Kogarah NSW 2217
• Birthing suites (call a midwife): (02) 9598 5395, answered by midwives 24 hours a day
• Maternity Reception: (02) 9598 5172, for bookings, tours and the Postnatal Support Clinic
• General enquiries: (02) 9598 5555
• Entrance: use the main entrance on South Street, then take the lift to the maternity unit on Level 3. The doors are locked overnight. Call the midwives before you come in so they know you are on the way.
• Parking: the multi-storey car park on Hogben Street, with limited parking in the underground car park. Fees are shown at the car park entrances.

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

To book in at St George Private, you need an obstetrician who is accredited at the hospital.

1. Choose an obstetrician. The hospital keeps a list of its accredited obstetricians on its website. You need one of them to book in.
2. Book your stay online. Fill in the hospital's online maternity admission form to book your birth at St George Private.
3. Check your health fund early. If you only have single cover, you will not get health fund benefits if your baby is admitted to the Special Care Nursery. The hospital advises you to contact your fund at least four months before your due date.
4. Book a tour and classes. Call Maternity Reception on (02) 9598 5172 to join a group tour, and sign up for the antenatal course from 12 weeks.

What maternity care and classes does St George Private offer?

• Private obstetrician care. Your accredited obstetrician leads your care, and you have a guaranteed private room with 24-hour access to midwives.
• Antenatal course. A self-paced online childbirth and parenting course you can join from 12 weeks, with video lessons and live question times with midwives. A Mandarin option is available.
• Baby CPR classes. Offered in English and in Mandarin.
• After-birth classes on the ward. Settling and going home with your baby, breastfeeding, physiotherapy tips and bathing your baby. Partners are welcome.
• Group tours. Book on (02) 9598 5172.
• Care without private health insurance. The hospital offers maternity packages if you do not have private cover. Obstetrician and paediatrician fees are not included.

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

What are the St George Private birthing suites like?

There are six modern birthing rooms. Each one has a large ensuite with a bath and a shower, and wireless monitoring lets you move freely during labour. You can have one support person with you in labour, and this person cannot swap with someone else. For a planned caesarean with an epidural, you can most likely have one support person, depending on your doctor and anaesthetist. In an emergency caesarean, your support person may not be able to come in.

Call the birthing suites on (02) 9598 5395 if your waters break, you have vaginal bleeding, you have contractions before 37 weeks, or you feel unwell or anxious.

See inside: watch the maternity patient journey and virtual tour video (video by Ramsay Health Care, 2018).

Does St George Private Hospital have a special care nursery?

Yes. The Special Care Nursery is a level 2 nursery for babies born after 34 weeks who are premature or unwell and need extra care. If your baby needs a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the hospital arranges a transfer without delay.

What is the St George Private maternity unit like?

The maternity unit is on Level 3. It has 23 private rooms, each with a private ensuite, large windows, a television and a telephone. Midwives are there 24 hours a day, and you can see a lactation consultant during your stay. Your partner can stay overnight, but there is a cost for this that your health fund may not cover.

Visiting hours are 3pm to 5pm and 7pm to 8pm every day. There is no visiting during the rest period from 1pm to 3pm. Partners are welcome at any time, and children must be supervised.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Postnatal Support Clinic: free phone appointments with an experienced midwife for up to 14 days after you go home, for help with feeding, sleep and settling. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Bookings are essential on (02) 9598 5172.
• Parent helplines: Karitane Careline 1300 227 464 and Tresillian Parents Help Line 1300 272 736.
• healthdirect: 24 hour health advice on 1800 022 222. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

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

Other maternity hospitals near St George and southern Sydney

• St George Hospital Public
• Sutherland Hospital Public
• Canterbury Hospital Public
• Prince of Wales Private Hospital Private
• Royal Hospital for Women Public
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public

See all New South Wales birthing hospitals.

St George Private Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against St George 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.