St John of God Subiaco Hospital maternity guide

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is a private hospital at 12 Salvado Road, Subiaco, run by St John of God Health Care. St John of God Health Care's 2024-25 annual report says the hospital welcomed nearly 4,000 babies that year, the most in its history. It is the only private hospital in Western Australia with a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) staffed 24/7 by specialist neonatologists and neonatal nurses. A private obstetrician you choose leads your care. If you think you are in labour, St John of God asks you to contact its maternity unit. It does not publish a separate maternity number, so call the hospital on (08) 9382 6111.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Private
• Run by: St John of God Health Care
• Births: Nearly 4,000 babies in 2024-25 (annual report)
• In labour: Call the hospital on (08) 9382 6111
• Pregnancy care: A private obstetrician who works at Subiaco
• Birth Suite: Ward 33, Level 3
• Maternity wards: Wards 53 and 54, Level 5
• Nursery: NICU with neonatologists 24/7, for babies from 30 weeks
• Typical stay: As a guide, home by day 4 after a vaginal birth, day 5 after a caesarean

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

• Address: St John of God Subiaco Hospital, 12 Salvado Road, Subiaco WA 6008
• Hospital: (08) 9382 6111, also for labour and pregnancy concerns
• Pregnancy, Baby and Beyond Clinic: (08) 9382 6639, Suite 320, Level 3 of the Medical Clinic inside the hospital
• Parking: the multi-storey car park off Salvado Road, or the Subiaco Clinic car park off McCourt Street, $4 an hour or $20 a day
• Getting there: Subiaco train station is a 5 to 10 minute walk. Taxis and rideshare drop off outside the main entrance.
• Emergency: call 000

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

Subiaco is a private hospital, so your booking goes through the obstetrician you choose.

1. Choose an obstetrician. Pick a private obstetrician who works at Subiaco, using the search on the St John of God website.
2. Let your obstetrician register you. Your obstetrician sends your registration to the hospital, and hospital staff then contact you about anything else you need to do.
3. Finish your online admission. Complete your admission through the My Admission page. Class bookings open once this is done.
4. Check your costs. Your health fund may cover some or most of your hospital costs, and you get an estimate before you are admitted. Self-funded care is available without private health insurance.
5. Book your classes. Classes are booked by email after your online admission.

What pregnancy care can I have at St John of God Subiaco?

• Private obstetrician. You choose your own obstetrician, who looks after you in pregnancy and at the birth. Midwives, nurses and caregivers support you while you are in hospital.
• Pregnancy, Baby and Beyond Clinic. A clinic in the hospital for care before and after the birth, including lactation support, foetal monitoring and pre-admission phone calls. Book on (08) 9382 6639.
• Gestational diabetes service. Education for women with gestational diabetes, by referral from your obstetrician. It has a fee and no Medicare rebate.
• Parent education. Classes cover pregnancy, birth and early parenting, with extra classes for parents of multiples and a free class for grandparents.

Where is the labour ward at St John of God Subiaco?

The Birth Suite is Ward 33 on Level 3, according to the hospital map (May 2026), and the hospital has its own maternity theatre. After the birth you move to the maternity wards on Level 5. Call the hospital if you think labour has started, your waters break, you have bleeding, a bad headache or blurred vision, strong tummy pain, or your baby is moving less (from 20 weeks). A midwife will talk with you and may ask you to come in.

Does St John of God Subiaco have a NICU?

Yes. The NICU is staffed 24/7 by specialist neonatologists and neonatal nurses. It cares for babies born from 30 weeks of pregnancy, including babies who need help with breathing on a ventilator. Its Family Integrated Care model encourages parents to take an active part in their baby's care. The Pregnancy, Baby and Beyond Clinic also offers 6 week baby check-ups with the hospital's neonatologists.

How long is the stay at St John of God Subiaco, and when can visitors come?

You stay in your own private room, and your partner can stay overnight with you. St John of God Health Care says that, as a guide, if you and your baby are well you may go home by day 4 after a vaginal birth or by day 5 after a caesarean. Your stay depends on your needs and your baby's health. Partners are welcome at any time. The hospital's general visiting hours are 3pm to 8pm daily, with a maximum of two visitors per patient, but St John of God says visiting hours for other guests in maternity may vary, so call (08) 9382 6111 to check before they visit.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Healthcare at Home: midwife visits for checks on you and your baby and breastfeeding help, from Secret Harbour to Quinns Rocks. Call 1300 475 442.
• Lactation consultants: breastfeeding support at the hospital comes from certified lactation consultants.
• Subi babies groups: free, no booking, at the Lake Monger Recreation Centre. The new babies group (up to three months) meets every second Thursday, 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
• Raphael Services: perinatal mental health support, with a centre in Wembley, by GP referral. Call 1800 292 292.
• Child health nurse: a child health nurse will contact you about your first appointment, usually before your baby is 14 days old.
• Ngala Parenting Line: (08) 9368 9368, 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.
• healthdirect: 1800 022 222, 24 hour health advice. In an emergency, call 000.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Subiaco

• King Edward Memorial Hospital Public
• Osborne Park Hospital Public
• St John of God Murdoch Hospital Private
• Fiona Stanley Hospital Public
• St John of God Midland Public Hospital Public
• Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus Private

See all Western Australian birthing hospitals.

St John of God Subiaco 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.