Kareena Private Maternity

Home
Australia
Caringbah, NSW
Kareena Private Maternity

The Maternity Services at Kareena Private Hospital have been serving our community since 1992.

We demonstrate a leading and innovative approach to outcome-focused care for women and their families prior to, during and after childbirth

09/09/2025

Did you know staying upright and mobile in labour can help your baby move into the right position?
Here are some great options for active labour:

💪 Standing or swaying – you can use the bed or your birth partner to lean on!
🌀 Birth ball movement – move around on it in a way that is comfortable for you
🧎 All fours for back relief – we can provide you with a floor mat, or you can do it on the bed!
🚶 Gentle walking – stop and lean on your birth partner when you need to!
🛌 Side-lying rest – we can provide you with a peanut ball to keep your pelvis open
Choose what feels right in the moment. Your care team will support you every step of the way.

06/09/2025

Today we celebrate the dads, partners and father figures who are there from those very first moments, in the birth suite, during late-night feeds, and through every nappy, cuddle and giggle.

Whether you're a first-time dad, a seasoned parent, a same-sex partner, a solo parent support person or a loved one stepping into the role, your presence, love and support mean everything.

Happy Father’s Day from us 💙

03/09/2025

This Women’s Health Week, we’re putting the spotlight on you.

Whether you’re pregnant, recently given birth, or deep in the newborn or baby raising trenches, your wellbeing matters. A lot. Here’s some gentle reminders to put you first:

✔️ Rest when you can, even 10 minutes counts
✔️ Move your body gently, in ways that feel good
✔️ Book your 6-week postnatal check
✔️ Talk about pelvic floor health
✔️ Ask about contraception if needed
✔️ Check in on your mental wellbeing
✔️ Drink water (yes, this is your reminder!)
✔️ Say no to things that drain you
✔️ Make space for something that’s just for you

Because caring for yourself is caring for your family too. 💜

01/09/2025

Did you know that your baby can recognise your voice even before they’re born? Studies show that babies can hear sounds around 25 weeks gestation, and your voice is one of the first they’ll recognise after birth. 🗣👶

27/08/2025

🧡 The Golden Hour – Your First Moments Together 🧡

The golden hour is the magical time just after birth when your baby is placed skin-to-skin on your chest.

It’s more than just a cuddle — it’s a powerful bonding moment that helps regulate your baby’s temperature, heartbeat, and breathing, while also boosting breastfeeding hormones and calming both of you after birth.

At Ramsay Maternity, we honour this sacred time. Wherever possible, we delay routine checks to give you uninterrupted skin-to-skin — because those first moments matter. 🤱

✨ Skin-to-skin
✨ Bonding and connection
✨ Support for breastfeeding
✨ Calm for you and baby

Your golden hour is your time — soak it all in. 💛

25/08/2025

It’s normal to feel emotional after childbirth, but if you’re feeling overwhelmed or persistently down, you may be experiencing more than just the baby blues. It’s important to talk to someone about your feelings.

Our maternity team are always here to talk and can point you in the right direction for further support 💬.

Ramsay Mental Health services are also widely available – including psychology, psychiatry and inpatient care. Visit ramsaymentalhealth.com.au to find out more.

20/08/2025

🥇If parenting was in the Olympics... we know who’d be taking home the gold. From the one-handed snack grabs to the midnight bottle sprints, every day is a new event—and you're absolutely smashing it. 👏

💬 Tag your parenting teammate, coach, or cheer squad below 👇

18/08/2025

Let’s get real—parenthood & postpartum comes with a few surprises. Here are some things that no one told you about:

✨ Your baby will cry—a lot (and that’s totally okay)
✨ You’ll be obsessed with baby photos… and still feel like you’re missing some
✨ After birth, your body might feel like it’s been through a mini marathon (hello, recovery!)
✨ Sleep deprivation hits hard—but cuddles make up for it all
✨ Baby wipes will become useful for more than just wiping a baby’s bottom 😅
✨ The after-birth cramps can be quite painful – especially with second+ babies
✨ You might still look pregnant for weeks. Be kind to yourself and your body ❤️
✨ Newborns grunt like tiny dinosaurs at night. Totally normal but very noisy!
✨ Postpartum hair loss hits about 3 months post birth
✨ You may cry at ads, socks and the weather. Hormones are no joke but it gets better!
It’s a crazy, wonderful journey. You’ve got this, Supermum 💪

If you need extra support there are some wonderful resources available including Red Nose, COPE and your maternal child health nurse and their network.

Got a “no one warned me!” moment to add? Share it in the comments!

14/08/2025

Small, mighty, and packed with goodness—colostrum is often called "liquid gold" for a reason.

This thick, yellowish milk is your baby’s first food, produced in the first few days after birth. It's full of antibodies, protein, and nutrients to help protect your newborn and build their immune system.

✨ Just a few drops at a time are enough to nourish your baby
🤱 Some parents choose to express colostrum before birth (especially if baby might need extra support after delivery—your midwife can guide you)
Every feed, no matter how small, counts 💛

Talk to your midwife about colostrum collection and breastfeeding support during your hospital stay.

12/08/2025

Newborns sleep a lot! But how they sleep matters.
Keep your baby safe while they snooze with these evidence-based tips from Red Nose Australia:

✅ Always place baby on their back to sleep
✅ Use a firm, flat mattress with no loose bedding, pillows or soft toys
✅ Sleep baby in a cot or bassinet in your room for the first 6–12 months
✅ Keep baby's face and head uncovered
✅ Avoid overheating – dress baby appropriately and check the room temperature is comfortable for you

🛑 Don’t co-sleep on a couch or armchair—it’s never safe
🛌 Co sleeping in bed not recommended, and safest place for baby to sleep is in their own safe sleeping space
🤱 Do not sleep with your baby at the breast, it is important to ensure baby has space to breath whilst breastfeeding
You can find the full safe sleep guidelines at rednose.org.au

👶 Sleep is precious—make it safe 💗

04/08/2025

Breastfeeding can come with challenges—but the benefits are numerous

✔️ Protection against infections
✔️ Ideal nutrition tailored to your baby
✔️ Soothing and comforting for both of you

During World Breastfeeding Week, we want to remind new parents that you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Our team offers support from day one, with access to breastfeeding education and one-on-one help in hospital and beyond.

✨ Visit our website to learn more about breastfeeding support and education.

31/07/2025

During World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), we’re celebrating all the ways parents nourish and connect with their babies.

Some breastfeed directly.
Some express.
Some mix feed.
Some switch to formula.
Some need extra help to get started.
All are doing their best.

What matters most is that you feel supported and informed, no matter your journey.
Our midwives and lactation consultants are here to provide non-judgmental, expert support—whether you're exclusively breastfeeding, topping up with formula, or navigating challenges.

✨ Let’s normalise all the ways breastfeeding can look.
✨ Let’s lift each other up.

Address

86 Kareena Road
Caringbah, NSW
2229

Website

https://www.kareenaprivate.com.au/Maternity/Contact-Us

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kareena Private Maternity posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Caringbah?

Welcome to Kareena Private Hospital

Kareena Private Hospital is a dynamic acute care 142 bed facility.

Services include:

Day Surgery Unit

5 Operating Theatres

Endoscopy Suite

Coronary Care Unit

Intensive Care Unit

Special Care Nursery

Rehabilitation services including Hydrotherapy pool and two Gymnasiums

Kareena caters for a full range of specialties including cardiology, orthopaedics, general surgery, colorectal surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, general medicine, geriatric medicine, rehabilitation, gastroenterology, plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, ophthalmology, paediatrics, respiratory medicine and vascular surgery. Radiology and pathology services are also available on site.

Our hospital has been serving the Sutherland community and surrounds for over 50 years and has provided caring support and quality clinical care for patients and their families across generations.

We pride ourselves on having a wonderful team of clinical and support staff who, as a group, have achieved over 1300 years of personal and warm clinical care to patients at Kareena Private Hospital.

We're fully accredited with the International Standards Certification achieving full compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. This ensures that the services we provide are in accordance with Australian Best Practice and Kareena Private Hospital complies with world-class hospital standards and has developed a framework for continually improving the quality of care and services provided to patients.

Kareena Private is a teaching hospital partnering with the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales which means we support undergraduate nurses, post graduate nurses and student enrolled nurses. You will always be informed and introduced should a student be working alongside your registered nurse or VMO.

We are also accredited by the international World Health Organisation, recognising Kareena Private Hospital as a Health Promoting Hospital.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries about our services or if you require any further information.