University Hospital Geelong maternity guide

University Hospital Geelong is a public hospital in Geelong, and its maternity service is run by Barwon Health. It has a Birth Suite, a Maternity Assessment Unit, a Maternity Ward and a level five Special Care Nursery. In 2022, 2,783 babies were born here, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. If you think labour has started, call Birth Suite before you leave home. Barwon Health lists (03) 4215 2060 as the Maternity Services number: (03) 4215 2060. The site does not publish opening hours for it, so if you cannot get through, call the hospital on (03) 4215 0000. In an emergency, call 000.

University Hospital Geelong maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public, with a level five Special Care Nursery
• Run by: Barwon Health
• In labour: Call Birth Suite before you leave home, then use the Myers Street maternity entrance
• Pregnancy care options: GP shared care, Midwives Clinic, Midwifery Group Practice (including homebirth), specialist clinics
• Antenatal clinic: Pregnancy Care Clinic, Level 3, 73 Little Ryrie Street
• Birth Suite: Water birth and water immersion offered
• Nursery: Special Care Nursery with level five capability
• Length of stay: Depends on your type of birth and your health

Where is Barwon Health maternity at University Hospital Geelong, and how do I contact it?

• Address: University Hospital Geelong, Bellerine Street (main entrance), Geelong VIC 3220. The maternity entrance is on Myers Street.
• Maternity Services and Maternity Hub Reception: (03) 4215 2060.
• Maternity Assessment Unit: (03) 4215 2066
• Special Care Nursery: (03) 4215 2089
• Hospital main number: (03) 4215 0000
• In labour: Barwon Health asks you to call Birth Suite before you leave home so staff can prepare for you. From 17 August 2026, patients going to the Maternity Assessment Unit or Birth Suite, including after hours, use the Myers Street maternity entrance, where an after-hours intercom is available. Access to the Maternity Ward and maternity clinics continues through their existing entrances.

How do I get referred and booked in at University Hospital Geelong?

Public pregnancy care at Barwon Health starts with a referral from your GP.

1. See your GP. Ask for a referral to Barwon Health Maternity Services.
2. Wait for the letter. When Barwon Health receives your GP referral, it contacts you by mail to confirm the date and time of your first appointment.
3. Go to your booking visit. Your midwife or doctor takes a detailed history, reviews your previous scans and confirms your due date. Sometimes you may need an ultrasound at the visit.

What pregnancy care options does Barwon Health offer?

• Shared care with your GP or midwife. A credentialed GP or midwife in the Barwon Health shared care program gives most of your care. You may be referred back to the hospital if you need more specialised care.
• Midwives Clinic. Care from midwives at clinics in Geelong and nearby, including University Hospital Geelong, Newcomb, Belmont and Barwon Health North. You may see different midwives.
• Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), including homebirth. A midwife and a buddy midwife care for you through pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenting. Homebirth is offered through MGP if you meet clinical criteria.
• Wathaurong Koori Maternity Service. A midwife and an Aboriginal health worker at Wathaurong Aboriginal Health Service give culturally appropriate care, if you or your baby identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Specialist clinics. Extra care alongside your model of care when needed, for example for twins or diabetes.

For help choosing, see Better Health Channel's Pregnancy and birth care options.

Where is the University Hospital Geelong antenatal clinic?

Barwon Health's Pregnancy Care Clinic is on Level 3, 73 Little Ryrie Street, in the consulting suites just near University Hospital Geelong. To ask about an appointment, call (03) 4215 2060.

What is the Maternity Assessment Unit in Geelong?

The Maternity Assessment Unit is at University Hospital Geelong, reached from the Myers Street maternity entrance. Call (03) 4215 2066. Barwon Health recommends ringing the hospital if your waters may have broken, you have regular contractions about five minutes apart, you have bleeding, your baby moves less than usual, or you feel anxious.

What is the University Hospital Geelong Birth Suite like?

Barwon Health says both water birth and water immersion are offered. You can have one primary support person for the birth, plus one additional support person. If you are not sure whether labour has started, Barwon Health says you can phone Birth Suite at any hour for advice. Its pages list (03) 4215 2060 as the Maternity Services number.

Does University Hospital Geelong have a NICU?

University Hospital Geelong has a Special Care Nursery with level five capability, according to Barwon Health. Ask your midwife or doctor what care your baby could have there, and phone the nursery on (03) 4215 2089 with questions.

How long will I stay in hospital after giving birth in Geelong?

Barwon Health says the time you spend in hospital depends on the type of birth you have had and your health, so ask your midwife what to expect. On the Maternity Ward (Level 6) there are single rooms, double rooms and a four-bed room. Your baby stays at your bedside day and night. Partners cannot stay overnight, as the hospital has no facility for this. Maternity Ward visiting hours are 9.00am to 8.00pm.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Maternal and Child Health Line: a 24-hour line answered by maternal and child health nurses, on 13 22 29.
• Lactation Clinic: Barwon Health's Lactation Clinic at the Barwon Early Parenting Centre, 45-95 Ballarat Road, North Geelong, sees mothers and children aged 0 to 4 years. You can self-refer through the form on the maternity website or call (03) 4215 2060.
• NURSE-ON-CALL: a registered nurse is on 1300 60 60 24, 24 hours a day.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Geelong

St John of God Geelong is the other hospital with a maternity unit in the city. Werribee Mercy Hospital, in Melbourne's west, is another option.

• St John of God Geelong Hospital Private
• Werribee Mercy Hospital Public

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

University Hospital Geelong maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Barwon Health 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.