Werribee Mercy Hospital maternity guide

Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public hospital in Werribee, run by Mercy Health, with a Birth Suite, a postnatal ward and a Special Care Nursery. In 2022, 3,472 babies were born here, according to Safer Care Victoria's performance indicators report. If you think you are in labour or your waters have broken, call the midwives at Maternity Reception on (03) 8754 3400, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Werribee Mercy Hospital maternity at a glance

• Hospital type: Public, with level 4 maternity and newborn services
• Run by: Mercy Health
• In labour: Call Maternity Reception on (03) 8754 3400, 24 hours
• Pregnancy care options: Public Pregnancy Clinic care, with group practice listed as coming soon
• Antenatal clinic: Pregnancy Clinic in the Outpatient Clinics, on (03) 8754 3390
• Birth Suite: Private rooms with an ensuite and one large bath
• Nursery: Level 4 Special Care Nursery
• Typical stay: Two nights after a vaginal birth, three after a caesarean

Where is Werribee Mercy Hospital maternity, and how do I contact it?

• Address: Werribee Mercy Hospital, 300 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030
• Maternity Reception: (03) 8754 3400, 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Antenatal clinic: (03) 8754 3390, for appointment questions and changes
• Main reception: (03) 8754 3000, 6:30am to 8:30pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 8:30pm weekends and public holidays
• Maternity entrance: from 8pm to 6:30am, use the intercom at the Maternity and Newborn Services Entrance to reach the maternity unit.

Who should call Maternity Reception at Werribee Mercy Hospital?

Call (03) 8754 3400 if you are over 20 weeks pregnant and have a concern, if you think you are in labour or your waters have broken, or if you have a concern about your recovery up to four weeks after birth. If you are worried about your baby, in pain or bleeding, call Maternity, not the antenatal clinic line.

What is the Werribee Mercy Hospital Maternity Assessment Unit?

The Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) is open 24 hours a day for women booked to give birth at Werribee Mercy Hospital who have a pregnancy concern. You can come in yourself without a referral. Midwives see you by clinical need, not arrival order, and aim to triage you within 15 minutes. Go without delay if your baby moves less or differently, you have vaginal bleeding, you think your waters have broken, or you have abdominal pain, unusual headaches or blurred vision. Before 16 weeks, see your GP or go to the Emergency Department. If you are not sure whether to come in, phone the midwives on (03) 8754 3400 first.

How do I get referred to Werribee Mercy Hospital?

Public care starts with a referral from your GP. Ask as soon as you have a positive pregnancy test.

1. See your GP. Your GP sends an electronic referral with your details, your due date or last period, any medical conditions, and your height and weight.
2. Wait for it to be assessed. Referrals are checked against the Statewide Referral Criteria. Those that do not meet them are declined.
3. Check you live in the area. The clinic lists the suburbs it accepts, including Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing and Altona.
4. Go to your Pregnancy Clinic visit. Arrive 30 minutes early and allow about an hour. Bring your Medicare card, appointment letter and any test or scan results.
5. Book your classes. Birth and early parenting classes are for people having care at Werribee Mercy Hospital.

What pregnancy care options does Werribee Mercy Hospital offer?

• Public maternity care. Midwives and obstetricians care for you through the Pregnancy Clinic, with allied health support when needed.
• Midwifery Group Practice and MAPS. The hospital lists Midwifery Group Practice and a Midwifery Antenatal and Postnatal Service as coming soon.

The hospital cannot offer care for very high-risk pregnancies. This includes identical twins or triplets and complex medical conditions. Your GP or obstetrician will refer you to a more suitable hospital. For help choosing, see the Better Health Channel page Pregnancy and birth care options.

Where is the Werribee Mercy Hospital antenatal clinic and outpatients?

The Pregnancy Clinic is part of the Outpatient Clinics, in a building next to the multi-level car park. Check in at reception. Call (03) 8754 3390 to speak to a midwife about appointments, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Pregnancy Day Stay is the fetal monitoring unit, open 9am to 5:30pm by referral from your antenatal clinic midwife or doctor. It also does inductions and iron infusions.

What are the Werribee Mercy Hospital antenatal classes?

Birth and Early Parenting Education and Breastfeeding Education classes are held in person or online, in the Outpatient department. Book on TryBooking or call (03) 8754 6270.

What is the Werribee Mercy Hospital Birth Suite like?

Birth Suite rooms are private and have an ensuite, a TV, a labouring bed, a sofa bed for your partner, mats, exercise balls and fans. There is one large bath for warm water immersion, but no water births. Midwives, doctors, anaesthetists and paediatricians staff the unit, and a midwife is present at every birth. Epidural pain relief is available. The Birth Suite has a no visitors policy, and the hospital recommends two support people in labour.

Does Werribee Mercy Hospital have a Special Care Nursery?

Yes. Werribee Mercy Hospital has a level 4 Special Care Nursery. If your baby is well, they stay in your room with you, as the hospital encourages rooming-in.

What are the visiting hours at Werribee Mercy Hospital maternity?

General visiting hours are 10am to 8pm. Your partner can visit at any time, and grandparents and siblings may visit from 8am to 8pm. Children cannot stay overnight and must be supervised at all times. The unit's doors are locked, so press the intercom.

How long will I stay in hospital after giving birth at Werribee Mercy Hospital?

Most women stay two nights after a vaginal birth and three nights after a caesarean, with discharge at 10am. If you and your baby are well and low-risk, you can ask to go home from four hours after a vaginal birth.

What support is there after I take my baby home?

• Midwifery in the Home: a midwife phones within 48 hours of discharge to arrange a visit, and visits last about 45 to 50 minutes. Phone (03) 8754 3400.
• Breastfeeding support: book on (03) 8754 3407.
• Maternal and Child Health nurse: your local nurse contacts you within seven days of discharge. The Maternal and Child Health Line is 13 22 29, 24 hours.
• NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 60 60 24, 24 hours.

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

Other maternity hospitals near Werribee

• Sunshine Hospital Public
• The Royal Women's Hospital Public
• Frances Perry House Private
• Epworth Freemasons Private
• Bacchus Marsh Hospital Public
• University Hospital Geelong Public

See all Victorian birthing hospitals.

Werribee Mercy Hospital maternity FAQs

Hospital details checked against Mercy 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.