Tasmania birthing hospitals
Every maternity hospital we cover in Tasmania, grouped by region. Each guide explains how to book in, what the birth suite 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
3 in our Tasmania 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
1 in our Tasmania 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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South
2 hospitals · 1 public · 1 private
Public and private maternity care in Hobart.
North
1 hospital · 1 public · 0 private
Public maternity care in Launceston.
North West
1 hospital · 1 public · 0 private
Public maternity care in Burnie.
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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