Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital
Trusted maternity excellence since 1941
Birth and postnatal support
Information on this page:
Arriving at hospital
After your baby is born
Essential baby services
Going home
Ongoing support
Arriving at hospital
Important: Please call before arriving
Maps and parking
After your baby is born
Rooming in
Your baby stays with you from birth. This close contact helps you learn your baby's cues and reduces night-time disturbances from other babies.
Feeding support
Our midwives provide 24/7 support and assistance with baby care and feeding. We're here whenever you need guidance.
Family welcome
We welcome the whole family! No restricted visiting times for partners and other children - your support network is important to us.
WHO & UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital
Food services
Our menu has been designed to cater to your taste and preferences. The food service staff will be happy to discuss any special dietary needs you may have.
Whilst you are within the delivery suite section of the maternity floor, meals will be provided to your partners free of charge.
Once you have been moved to a regular room on our ward, additional meals are available to your partner for a nominal price.
Meal times
Snacks are available 24/7
Breakfast | 7.45am |
Lunch | 12pm |
Dinner | 5pm |
Essential baby services
Newborn hearing test
Part of the National Hearing Test program, offered to all babies during their stay.
Day | Times |
|---|---|
Monday | 9am - 12pm |
Wednesday | 1 - 1.30pm |
Friday | 9am - 12pm |
Outpatient clinic: if your baby is unable to be screened during the allocated times, you are welcome to come into an outpatient screening clinic at Calvary on either Monday or Friday 11am – 12pm held in the maternity unit.
Hepatitis B vaccine
Discussed before or soon after birth. If chosen, given within 24 hours (up to 7 days). Three additional doses needed at 2, 4, and 6 months with routine immunisations.
Newborn screening test
Performed on all Australian babies within 72 hours to detect metabolic disorders. Simple heel prick test in your room. You'll only be contacted if results are abnormal.
Vitamin K
Available by injection or mouth. Discussed during pregnancy and administered by doctor or midwife soon after birth.
An exciting new chapter...
Going home
Going home with your baby is exciting but also full of new experiences. Our midwives provide 24-hour support, 7 days a week - we're just a phone call away!
Before you leave, please ensure you have been given the following essential documents:
Birth registration paper
Baby Personal Health record book
Centrelink pack - this cannot be reissued if lost, so please ensure these documents are stored in a safe place.
After you go home from hospital, our midwives will provide ongoing support and advice to mothers who experience feeding and lactation difficulties.
Lactation support
FREE for all Calvary Lenah Valley mothers
A dedicated session with qualified lactation consultant
Support for feeding and lactation difficulties
Self-referral available
24/7 midwifery support
Our experienced midwives are always available for guidance and support.
Contact options
For clinic bookings or 24-hour support, call 03 6278 5328.