St John of God Berwick Hospital maternity guide

St John of God Berwick Hospital is a private hospital at 75 Kangan Drive in Berwick, run by St John of God Health Care. Its maternity service has six birth suites, 22 maternity beds and six special care nursery cots. In 2022, 999 babies were born at the hospital, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. For maternity questions, call the maternity team on (03) 8784 5300, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

St John of God Berwick maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private hospital
• Run by: St John of God Health Care
• Pregnancy care options: Premium private care with your own obstetrician, or the lower cost Joy package
• Birth suites: Six birth suites
• Maternity beds: 22
• Nursery: Six special care nursery cots
• Partners: Encouraged to stay, including overnight
• Tours: Call the maternity team to ask about tours

Where is St John of God Berwick maternity, and how do I contact it?

• Address: St John of God Berwick Hospital, 75 Kangan Drive, Berwick VIC 3806
• Maternity team: (03) 8784 5300, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
• Hospital main number: (03) 8784 5000. The business office, on the same number, answers questions about fees.
• Self-funded patients: 1300 940 199 for quotes and estimates
• Postnatal physiotherapy bookings: 0403 002 707
• Getting there: the hospital is a 10 minute walk from Berwick train station, and paid undercover and open-air parking is available. Drop-off and pick-up bays are at the front of the hospital.

The hospital's pages do not say where to go when labour starts. Ask your obstetrician for your plan. Outside the maternity team's hours, call the hospital on (03) 8784 5000. In an emergency, call 000.

How do I book in at St John of God Berwick Hospital to have my baby?

This is a private hospital, so your birth is booked under the care model you choose. You can send an enquiry through the online maternity enquiry form on the hospital website, and the hospital says its maternity caregivers phone you in the following week.

1. Choose your care. Decide between premium private care with your own obstetrician and the Joy package, described below.
2. Find an obstetrician if you choose premium care. The hospital website has a search for Berwick obstetricians.
3. Book in to deliver at the hospital. Once you are booked, the hospital invites you to birthing classes.
4. Ask about a tour. See the section on classes and tours below.

What pregnancy care options does St John of God Berwick offer?

• Premium private maternity care. You choose your own private obstetrician, who is your main contact through pregnancy, birth and after the birth. Many obstetricians have midwives working alongside them. A self-funded package is also available, which includes a three-night stay in the maternity suite, a preadmission midwife and a birthing class.
• Joy maternity package. A lower cost, team-based option. Care comes from obstetricians, midwives, nurses and other clinicians, and the package allows up to a three-night stay. The hospital says Joy suits straightforward pregnancies, and that you may not see an obstetrician until 18 to 20 weeks. It is not suitable for high-risk pregnancies, pre-existing diabetes or multiple births.

Fees for both options are listed on the hospital's maternity pages and can change, so check the current figures with the hospital before you choose.

What classes and tours does St John of God Berwick run?

• Tours: call the maternity team on (03) 8784 5300, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, to ask whether maternity tours are running and how to book.
• Birthing classes: for parents booked to deliver at the hospital. They cover what to expect in labour, drugs, forceps delivery, episiotomy and emergency caesarean.
• Postnatal physiotherapy: a weekly program on pelvic floor and abdominal exercises.

What are the St John of God Berwick birth suites like?

The hospital has six birth suites. Its pages do not describe the features of each suite, such as baths or ensuites, so ask on a tour. Midwives support you through pregnancy, birth and the hours and days after the birth. You can have one-on-one breastfeeding support during your stay.

Does St John of God Berwick have a special care nursery?

Yes. The hospital has six special care nursery cots. Its pages do not state the nursery's level or the youngest gestation it cares for. If you choose the self-funded package, the business office on (03) 8784 5000 answers questions about fees for a special care nursery stay.

How long will I stay, and what are the maternity visiting hours?

The self-funded premium package includes a three-night stay, and Joy allows up to three nights. Partners are encouraged to stay by your side, including overnight.

The hospital's visiting hours are 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm daily. These are listed for the whole hospital, and the page notes that some patients may have limits on hours and numbers, so call the maternity team on (03) 8784 5300 to confirm the hours for the maternity ward.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Raphael Services: a no-cost outpatient perinatal mental health service at St John of God.
• Lactation support: midwives, nurses and lactation consultants give guidance during your stay.
• Maternal and Child Health Line: free, 24-hour advice from maternal and child health nurses on 13 22 29.
• NURSE-ON-CALL: 24-hour nurse advice on 1300 60 60 24. In an emergency, call 000.

For sleep, follow the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations from the first night home.

Other maternity hospitals near Berwick

• Casey Hospital Public
• Dandenong Hospital Public
• Monash Medical Centre Public
• Jessie McPherson Private Hospital Private
• Peninsula University Hospital (Frankston) Public
• Waverley Private Hospital Private

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

St John of God Berwick maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against St John of God 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.