St Andrew's-Ipswich Private Hospital

24/02/2026

Thinking about starting or expanding your family this year? 🌱

From preparing for pregnancy to customised care with our specialists, we’re here to help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

https://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/en/patients/services/maternity/

17/02/2026

Whether you’re planning for pregnancy, expecting your first, or growing your family, we’re here to support you every step of the way. 💛🤰

Explore personalised maternity care at Ramsay: https://www.ramsayhealth.com.au/en/patients/services/maternity/

12/02/2026

We’ve launched our seasonal baby wall for 2026!

After the success of last year’s bee-themed wall, this year the name of every baby born at St-Andrew's-Ipswich Private will be added with a symbol representing the season they were born in:

☀️ A sun for summer
🍂 A leaf for autumn
❄️ A snowflake for winter
🌷 A flower for spring

Parents love seeing their baby’s name on the wall, and we hope it will continue to bring a spark of joy to the families coming through our maternity unit.

Read more in the Ipswich Tribune Today:

St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital has launched their seasonal baby wall for 2026, giving local families a lasting snapshot of the newest members of the Ipswich community. Following the popularity of last year’s bee-themed wall, the St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital maternity unit has introdu...

04/02/2026

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story. This World Cancer Day is about recognising the importance of a people-centred approach to cancer care – an approach that our dedicated team demonstrates every day.

Team members from across Ramsay Health Care are reaffirming their commitment to providing compassionate, personalised care to cancer patients.

24/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings 🎄
Thank you to every family who has shared their journey with us this year.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a bright, happy New Year in 2026. ✨

27/11/2025

The mental load in early parenthood is real and it’s heavy.

🧠 Remembering appointments
🧦 Keeping up with the washing
📅 Managing visitors and meal prep
📱 Googling things at 2am

If your brain feels full, that’s not failure, it’s a sign you’re carrying too much alone.

This Perinatal Mental Health Week, we’re reminding new parents:

💬 It’s ok to ask for help
📢 It’s ok to say no
📞 It’s ok to talk to someone

Start with your partner, your GP, your midwife or call PANDA on 1300 726 306 for free support.
You are doing a great job. You also deserve support.

25/11/2025

Up to 1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal anxiety or depression.
You might feel:

💭 Constant worry
💤 Exhausted but unable to sleep
😞 Numb, sad or tearful
⚡ Easily overwhelmed

You are not failing. You are not alone.

This Perinatal Mental Health Week, let’s make space for real conversations – and remind each other that support is available.

Start by talking to your GP, midwife or maternal child health nurse.

Helpful resources:
• PANDA
• COPE
• Ramsay Mental Health
• Your Ramsay maternity team

19/11/2025

Pre eclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure and possible organ impact during pregnancy. Know the symptoms so you can seek help early:

⚠️Symptoms include:
• High blood pressure
Headaches that are difficult to treat or do not go away
• Swelling in hands, face or feet
• Blurred or changed vision or light sensitivity
• Upper belly pain or nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Sudden weight/fluid gain

Reporting these early are essential.

Talk to your midwife or obstetrician if you notice any of these signs—or if you’ve had high blood pressure before or are expecting multiples.

It is also possible to have pre-eclampsia without symptoms, so if you have questions or you are concerned, contact your midwife or obstetrician.

It is also possible to have pre-eclampsia without symptoms, so if you have questions or you are concerned, contact your midwife or obstetrician.

Early detection = safer pregnancy for you and bub.

16/11/2025

🌸 Today we recognise World Prematurity Day – a time to raise awareness of the 1 in 10 babies born prematurely worldwide, and to acknowledge the strength of these tiny fighters and their families.

At Ramsay Health Care, our maternity teams work closely with highly skilled neonatologists, neonatal nurses, paediatricians and midwives to provide specialised care for babies who need a little extra support at the start of life.

To all the parents navigating the journey of premature birth – we see your strength, resilience and love. 💜

13/11/2025

Babies feed for many reasons: hunger, comfort, growth. It’s common for newborns to feed 8 to 12 times per 24 hours.

✅ Feeding cues may include stirring, rooting, hands to mouth. Don’t wait for crying

🕰 Some feeds are quick. Some are long. Some are close together.

Following your baby’s cues (instead of the clock) helps establish a healthy milk supply and supports responsive feeding.

12/11/2025

We recently invested in new technology allowing us to offer advanced brain surgery right here in Ipswich. Neurosurgeon's like Dr Sarah Olson, featured in The Chronicle this week, are using this new system to give regional patients life-changing care closer to their family and community. For 33-year-old father of four Corey Jackwitz, it meant he could have a complex brain tumour removed safely in Ipswich, remaining close to his loved ones who visited each day.

A splitting headache, a shock diagnosis, and a baby on the way. For the first time, complex brain surgery is being performed west of Brisbane – easing one regional father’s daunting health journey. STORY 👉 https://bit.ly/47FyyPO

11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we take a moment to honour and remember the courage, service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have served our country.

Lest we forget.