St John of God Geraldton Hospital maternity guide

St John of God Geraldton Hospital is a 60-bed private hospital at 12 Hermitage Street, Geraldton, run by St John of God Health Care. It has a maternity ward alongside its medical and surgical wards, and St John of God Health Care's annual report says it supported 170 mothers and babies in 2024-25. You choose a private obstetrician to care for you, and the hospital's midwives support you through labour and birth. No separate maternity number is published. If you think you are in labour, St John of God asks you to contact its maternity unit, so ring the hospital on (08) 9965 8888. In an emergency, call 000.

St John of God Geraldton Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private, 60 beds
• Run by: St John of God Health Care
• In labour: Ring the hospital on (08) 9965 8888
• Pregnancy care: A private obstetrician you choose
• Birthing suites: Birth slings, TENS machines and birth stools
• After the birth: Your own private room with a cot and kitchenette
• Typical stay: As a guide, home by day 4 or day 5 if you and your baby are well
• Tours: From 20 weeks, booked on (08) 9965 8888

Where is St John of God Geraldton Hospital, and how do I contact it?

• Address: St John of God Geraldton Hospital, 12 Hermitage Street, Geraldton WA 6530
• Postal address: PO Box 132, Geraldton WA 6530
• Phone: (08) 9965 8888, for labour, maternity questions and tour bookings
• Parking: at the front of the hospital and outside the specialist centre, with ACROD bays to the right of the main entrance. There is also street parking on Hermitage Street.
• Bus: route 800 stops on Hermitage Street, at the front of the hospital
• Emergency: call 000

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

To give birth here as a private patient, you go through a private obstetrician who works at the hospital.

1. Choose your obstetrician. The St John of God website lists Geraldton obstetricians. Seeing the same one through your pregnancy helps you build a trusted relationship.
2. Your obstetrician registers you. They complete your hospital registration and send the paperwork to the hospital, and staff then guide you through anything still needed.
3. Talk to your health fund. Insurance may cover some or most of your hospital costs. Check your level of cover, excess and out-of-pocket fees. You receive an estimate of costs before you are admitted. Self-funded care is available if you are not insured.
4. Book a tour. Tours can be booked from 20 weeks. You can also arrange an extra visit at your 36-week antenatal appointment.

What maternity care does St John of God Geraldton offer?

• Private obstetrician care. Your obstetrician cares for you through pregnancy, labour and after the birth.
• Midwives. Experienced midwives support you through labour and birth.
• Breastfeeding help. If you need it during your stay, the hospital can arrange a lactation consultant.
• Snuggles for Mums and Bubs. A support group for new mothers run by the hospital's midwives with Centacare Geraldton. It meets weekly in school terms and covers parenting topics and practical skills.

What is the St John of God Geraldton birth suite like?

The hospital lists three aids you can use in labour. Birth slings are soft fabric supports that help you stay upright and move during contractions. A TENS machine is a non-medical pain relief that uses gentle electrical pulses. Birth stools support upright birthing positions, and your obstetrician can tell you whether one suits you. The hospital also has operating theatres.

Ring the hospital if you think you are in labour, if your waters break, if you have bleeding, a severe headache, blurred vision or strong pain in your tummy, or if you notice your baby moving less (from 20 weeks). A midwife will assess your situation and tell you what to do next.

How long will I stay, and can my partner stay too?

After the birth you move to your own private room, where you, your baby and your partner can stay until you are ready to go home. Rooms have a bed, a cot, a baby bath, a kitchenette and a dining area. Some have a queen-size bed and others a fold-out bed for your partner. Depending on your cover, your health insurance may pay for your partner to stay overnight, or there may be an extra cost. St John of God Health Care says that, as a guide, if all is well you may go home by day 4 after a vaginal birth or by day 5 after a caesarean. Visiting hours are 8am to 7pm daily.

Is there help with travel if I live outside Geraldton?

If you are travelling from regional Western Australia, you may be eligible for the WA Health Department's Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS), which gives country residents financial help to see specialists who are not available locally. The hospital's visitor page also lists hotels close by.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Child health nurse: a WA Country Health Service child health nurse will contact you shortly after the birth to set up your first appointment, which will probably be at your home before your baby is 14 days old.
• Snuggles for Mums and Bubs: contact Centacare on (08) 9921 1433 for details and bookings.
• Ngala Parenting Line: (08) 9368 9368, 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, for parents of children up to 18.
• healthdirect: 1800 022 222, a 24 hour health advice line. For emergencies, call 000.

Follow the Red Nose safe sleep recommendations every time your baby sleeps, starting on your first night home.

Other maternity hospitals near Geraldton

Geraldton Health Campus is the public maternity hospital in the same city. The closest maternity hospitals after that are in Perth, a long drive south.

• Geraldton Health Campus Public
• Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus Private
• Joondalup Health Campus Public
• St John of God Subiaco Hospital Private
• King Edward Memorial Hospital Public

See all Western Australian birthing hospitals.

St John of God Geraldton Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against St John of God Health Care on 23 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.