Gosford Private Maternity Services

Chances are you know a family member, friend or colleague that has experienced the heartbreak of early pregnancy loss. Perhaps it’s even happened to you. It’s common, after all
— research shows 1 in 3 Australians will experience early pregnancy loss.
If you feel like you’re at a loss of what to say, you’re not alone. Many people resort to saying things like, “at least you know you can get pregnant,” or, “at least you have other children.”
It’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month this October. If you want some tips on how to talk in a more empathetic way about pregnancy loss, visit www.pinkelephants.org.au
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Say no to this October.

NEW GRAD MIDWIFERY PROGRAM | Applications for our 2023 New Graduate Midwifery Program have now been extended to Friday 28th October.

If you'd like to be considered for a position within the program - where you'll get to develop your skills in the birthing unit, antenatal/postnatal ward, Special Care Nursery and Complex Care Assessment Unit, all under the watchful eye of a caring and supportive team - Apply Now! Places on the program are strictly limited.

For further information and to apply, visit https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/news/2022/new-graduate-midwifery-opportunity-on-the-central-coast

As restrictions continue to ease, we are pleased to be able to ease our visiting restrictions to include welcoming children back into the unit.

Please note that from today Wednesday 28th September 2022, the following now applies when it comes to visiting our Gosford Private Maternity Services Unit:

Antenatal Services: Women may be accompanied by one support person at appointments, no children.

Birthing Suite: Women may nominate a support person for labour in addition to a partner, who will be screened by staff before entering the birthing suite. No other family or support people will be admitted.

Maternity 10am-12pm and 3pm-8pm daily. Strictly only three visitors per 24hr period. (One includes the partner, therefore only two other visitors are permitted). No swapping in or out of visitors during each visiting period. The partner may have unrestricted visiting. One child under the age of 12 is permitted each day and counts toward the three total visitors.

Also please note, we do have a standard of practice, expectations and guidelines for all non-family member, support people who attend births. These can be reviewed via the link below:

https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/our-facilities/birthing-suites

Happy Father’s Day to all the new dads, expectant dads, experienced dads and father figures. 💚💙

With applications now open for our 2023 Midwifery Graduate Program, we took the liberty of interviewing some of our current graduates, Isabella and Perlyn, to gauge their experience so far.

"I feel very supported and everyone is very accommodating. There’s more exposure so you feel comfortable in a range of different situations. The support from the doctors is great too, they trust and value you." - Isabella

To read about their full experience with us, visit: https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/news/2022/midwifery-graduate-opportunity-on-the-central-coast

If you would like to apply for our Midwifery Graduate Program, apply here:https://gosfordprivate.com.au/uploads/gosfordprivate.com.au/GPH-MIDWIFERY-GRAD-2022-FINAL.pdf

Liz and Kathy are down at the Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital Open Day today. If you live in the northern end of the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie, make sure you stop by between 9am to 2pm for a chat! https://www.facebook.com/2006957766255705/posts/3240112996273503/

OPEN DAY TODAY | The ☀️ is out and we’re ready to welcome everyone into our beautiful hospital for our Open Day today! Come along for a behind-the-scenes tour, meet our team, grab something to eat, PLUS loads of prizes, giveaways and children’s entertainment including some super cute baby goats! 🐐

We’re located directly opposite Wyong Hospital, with street side parking available 🚘

We have just released tickets for our upcoming Birth & Beyond antenatal classes for August to October. Book Now!

This class provides expert guidance around labour and breastfeeding from our Midwifery team, to be as prepared as possible for your new bundle of joy.

Limited spots available. We look forward to seeing you there!
Book now at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/gosford-private-hospital-13560371763#events

🥰 Thank you Hannah for your lovely feedback! 💚💙

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I wanted to provide my sincerest feedback to the wonderful staff at your amazing hospital. When I went into labour early with my daughter all my carefully laid plans for my elective C-section went flying out the window.

The staff at your hospital went above and beyond in providing me with the experience of birthing my beautiful daughter in an amazing environment

The anaesthetic nurse (Breanna) Should be so proud of the way she conducts herself and the care she provides for each of her patients she was absolutely incredible and should be commended for the work she does.

The midwives and RNs who provided care for me in the following days cannot be faulted they were attentive and patient and advocated for me when I was in pain. Leanne is an asset to the ward she is grounding and approachable while providing gentle encouragement when needed. What a super star team and a job well done.

Thank you thank you thank you
Hannah, Hus and Norah

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If you and your family are looking for a local private hospital, that takes the time to go the extra mile, visit https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/ to learn more

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Regional Marketing and Business Development Manager Job in Gosford & Central Coast

POSITION VACANT | Regional Marketing and Business Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing/Business Development professional to join our Healthe Care Central Coast team, leading the growth of our three private hospitals - Gosford Private Hospital, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.

If you or someone you know is looking for a fantastic opportunity to join a committed, friendly team in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

Applications close Sunday 14th August. Learn more and apply now at

Regional Marketing and Business Development Manager Job in Gosford & Central Coast Are you a Marketing or Business Development professional looking for your next opportunity? We're currently recruiting for an innovator to join our Regional Executive team, developing and implementing a comprehensive Marketing and Business Development plan that delivers measurable growth for Brisban...

Thank you for your wonderful review, Cole. It’s feedback like this which reminds our staff why they work so hard to deliver a best practice, patient-centred standard of care.

If you have a have experienced our services recently, please feel free to share a review and insight on your experience via our page. We would love to hear from you!

To begin your new life with us, visit: https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/your-stay/bookings-and-admissions/begin-your-new-life-with-us

In the spirit of NAIDOC week, our maternity ward was gifted a stunning piece of indigenous artwork, which showcases the sacred birthing caves where women would have their babies.

Jodie Freeman, who is a proud Gamilaraay woman, painted the piece and donated it to the ward with a beautiful intention.

“I’ve donated the artwork to emphasise the importance of community surrounding birth, and to promote a culturally safe atmosphere for our indigenous families.” she said.

Jodie also teaches art therapy through her business, ‘Freedom Begins From Within’.

You can see more of Jodie’s artwork on her website via: https://freedombeginsfromwithin.com.au/

We have now released tickets for our upcoming Birth & Beyond antenatal classes in July and August. Book Now!

This class provides expert guidance around labor and breastfeeding from our Midwifery team to be as prepared as possible for your new bundle of joy.

Limited spots available. We look forward to seeing you there!

You can book our nearest upcoming class via:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/birth-and-beyond-tickets-368038552217?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Alternatively, check out Gosford Private Hospitals’ Eventbrite profile to peruse more upcoming dates

We know that birthing and welcoming a new baby into your lives can be an exciting time that many families would like to share with everyone. We also understand that sometimes our families and their visitors are disappointed when this can't always happen due to our visiting hours.

Please know these visiting hours and restrictions are in place to protect the incredibly vulnerable new lives that have entered our unit as well as our families, staff and doctors. Our staff and team are here to provide support and should never be on the receiving end of abuse or disrespectful behaviour. If you are asked to leave our unit or are not provided with entry, please respect our staff and observe their instructions. Any disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated and individuals will be asked to leave the hospital immediately. Our visiting hours are different to the rest of the hospital and more information can be found via: https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/your-stay/visiting-hours

We are pleased to announce the return of our Birth & Beyond antenatal classes, coming up this Saturday 18 June from 9am. Book now!

This class provides expert guidance around labour and breastfeeding from our Midwifery team and be as prepared as possible for your new bundle of joy.

Limited spots available. We look forward to seeing you there!

Book now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birth-and-beyond-tickets-367201980007

There are some family traditions that are worth keeping which is why it was a delight to welcome this lovely Hamlyn Terrace family back to Gosford Private Maternity Services to welcome their twin girls Oakleigh and Georgia. We supported Hayley and Jordan when they welcomed their first daughter Malia and it turns out her mother also gave birth to Hayley and her sisters with Gosford Private Maternity Services many years ago. Learn more about Hayley and Jordan's journey and the hurried arrival of these two into the world this week: https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/news/2022/special-care-for-a-special-set-of-twins
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-TECHNICAL PHONE ISSUES-
Unfortunately the Gosford Private Maternity Services direct line is currently down and will likely remain so during the weekend. If you need to reach the team, please call 02 4324 7111 and ask to be put through to the Maternity team. Thanks for your understanding

We are 1!
As far as birthdays go, the first one is always a pretty big one and it just so happens that our new Gosford Private Maternity Unit shares its first birthday with the very first baby to be born in the unit! We couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate 12 months of operation for our Gosford Private Maternity Ward than by checking in on Kurt and Cassie and baby Indiana to see how the first year as a family has gone!
According to Cassie the continuity of care post birth and in the weeks following the unit made a difference to them getting off to a good start for them as a family.
"The after care over the first few days as parents was so essential for us, from learning to breastfeed, first bath, even putting in her capsule for the first time," Cassie said.
"The team provided so much support when we needed it most and we would definitely go back to Gosford Private Maternity for our second child."

When it comes to sharing what life is now like for the family Cassie said they don't take anything for granted.
"Life is a rollercoaster but it is a lot smoother and we are enjoying simple things like walks and family time with friends which we don't take for granted anymore after going through lockdown with a newborn. Thank you to the amazing team at Gosford Private Hospital it is such an incredible space for women to have their babies on the Central Coast."
Thanks Kurt and Cassie for sharing and providing this lovely update 12 months on and please join us in wishing Indiana a very happy first birthday!

Thank you to all our staff, our specialists and our families who have made this first year in operation a memorable one for us all!

If you are thinking of beginning your new life with us, find out more and get to know the skilled specialists and paediatricians who support our families during this challenging and exciting chapter of their lives: https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/our-team/specialists
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While today is a celebration for many of our families who are experiencing motherhood often for the first time, it can be difficult for some. We would like to extend our thoughts to those who may be struggling on a day like today. You are seen and there is support available 24/7 via Lifeline 131114.

Happy Easter to all our staff, patients and families. We hope you spend the day amongst loved ones and that the Easter Bunny finds you! This guy might not be the real Easter Bunny, but we think he comes pretty close in cuteness! Happy Easter

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Happy International Women's Day! It's been a pretty incredible 12 months since the last one, in fact its been a busy one. Five of our team became mothers, one to twins and another is due to birth her bub any day! So we thought it would be fitting to ask these incredible women for their insights, guidance and thoughts on what it means to be a woman, mother and midwife in the current climate. Have a read via:
https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/news/2022/a-mothers-perspective-international-womens-day
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The new grads have arrived and it’s a vibe! From left to right, Izzy, Perlyn, Brooke and Kate are all excited to start their careers helping families to begin their new lives with us. When it was discovered that Izzy’s start date coincided with her birthday she wasn’t interested in changing it after relocating from Brisbane for her dream role. She shared the following “I couldn’t picture a better way to spend my birthday than doing what I love among people who have such a passion for midwifery,” she said.
Perlyn and Kate have returned to us after having completed their placement here and Brooke has relocated from Newcastle, after completing her placement at John Hunter Hospital. Please join us in welcoming them to the team!

It’s a case of double the love and double the fun for first time parents Emma and Dan with their twin boys Ashton and Tyler. The boys arrived early at 35 weeks and spent some time in the Special Care Nursery under the watchful care of our skilled team. Emma shared “ We can’t wait for them to get a bit bigger so we can take them to gigs and out on the boat for adventures,” she said. After 15 days in our care the pair are now off to begin their new lives as a family
of four. If your baby is born requiring additional care, they may be looked after by our Level 2 Neonatal Special Care Nursery (SCN) team. Learn more about our nursery via: https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/our-facilities/nursery

An important reminder that as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease across NSW, masks and QR code sign-ins are still required across our hospital sites for all patients and visitors. We appreciate your patience as we work to keep our patients, staff and community safe.

Who says three's a crowd? It's definitely not the case for Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital Ward Clark Jayde who welcomed her third son, Corbyn David at Gosford Private Maternity Services this week.

This is her third time round birthing at Gosford Private Maternity Services and her first experience in the brand new maternity ward. With two big brothers Nash and Brady excitedly waiting to meet their new baby brother at home, Jayde said she had the best possible start to life with Corbyn while in the care of the Midwifery team and Dr Jini Mandapati.

"This has been the most amazing experience and honestly if I didn't have two boys awaiting their little brother at home, I would have stayed even longer in the comfort and care of this compassionate team.

"From the Midwives through to the catering team who show so much care and kindness, it has been a beautiful and gentle start to life with Corbyn and I couldn't have asked for more."

Congrats Jayde, we wish you all the best on your lives as a new family of five and thanks for choosing to

You can learn more about our services and tour the ward via:
https://gosfordprivatematernity.com.au/your-stay/about-us

Happy Valentine's Day to all our families and staff. There is no greater feeling than falling in love with your very own little love and on this day we'd like to thank all the families who chose to start their new lives as a family with us. To those about to take the journey into parenthood, just wait, the journey into the biggest love bubble you'll ever experience is about to begin!