When to come to hospital to give birth

Before leaving to come to the hospital, please phone Bennett Ward on 9531 8230 and speak to a midwife.

If your waters break, even if you are not in labour, please phone Bennett Ward on 9531 8230 and a midwife will advise you when to come in for assessment.

Do not hesitate to call the midwives, as we are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Contact the hospital immediately if you have any of the following:

• vaginal bleeding
• reduced fetal movements
• frontal or recurring headaches
• sudden swelling
• rupture of the membranes (waters release)
• premature onset of contractions (before 37 weeks).

Phone the maternity unit on 9531 8230 or 9531 8000 (switchboard).