Cabrini Maternity
About the Business
Welcome to Cabrini Maternity, located at 183 Wattletree Road in Malvern, Australia. As an establishment focused on health and providing exceptional care, we are a renowned hospital and a point of interest in the community.
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have implemented precautionary measures to prioritize the safety of our patients and staff. To learn more about our response, please read the updates on our website.
If you are considering Cabrini Maternity to deliver your baby, rest assured that you will be in capable hands. Our team of highly skilled obstetricians, medical staff, midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals are dedicated to ensuring a safe and smooth delivery for you and your baby.
We understand that not having private health insurance can be a concern, but at Cabrini, we offer competitive maternity fees that may surprise you. We are committed to providing support, care, and compassion throughout your pregnancy journey, regardless of your insurance status.
With decades of experience and the birth of over 2000 babies every year, we have a deep understanding of the joy and excitement that comes with welcoming a new addition to your family. We encourage your partner to stay with you during this special time and provide an exceptional food and beverage menu to enhance your experience.
Our maternity service is complemented by our well-appointed facilities, including an in-house anaesthetic department, a 24-hour emergency department, operating theatres, and an intensive care unit. We strive to ensure that all aspects of your birthing process are supported and catered to.
To see one of our obstetricians and receive any relevant Medicare rebate, a referral from a General Practitioner (GP) is required. You can easily find a specialist through our "Find a Doctor" directory on our website. In case of urgency, our 24/7 Cabrini Malvern Emergency Department can provide immediate assistance and refer you to the most suitable specialist for your needs.
If you are a healthcare professional referring a patient to Cabrini, please provide them with a referral to see one of our specialists. You can find a comprehensive list of obstetricians on our website. Our doctors and healthcare professionals are always available to offer advice and discuss treatment plans in advance. In case your patient requires inpatient observation and treatment, we are equipped to admit them under the care of their chosen specialist.
We invite you to schedule a tour of our maternity unit by contacting our Maternity Bookings Office at (03) 9508 1724. Our knowledgeable staff will be delighted to show you around.
To begin your journey with us, find a Cabrini obstetrician through our "Find a Doctor" directory. Once you have chosen an obstetrician, ask your GP for a referral to your preferred Cabrini obstetrician. This will ensure a seamless booking process.
At Cabrini, we provide a complete suite of services for the delivery of your child. However, please check with your private health provider for any out-of-pocket expenses and discuss any additional fees with your obstetrician.
For uninsured patients, we offer the Cabrini self-funded maternity package. This package provides access to the highest quality obstetrician-led care, supported by experts in midwifery, lactation, nursing, and physiotherapy. It is important to note that all costs associated with obstetricians, paediatricians, anaesthetists, surgical assistants, and other doctors are separate from the Cabrini self-funded Maternity package.
Preparing for the birth of your baby is an exciting and transformative time. To help you navigate this journey, our experienced Cabrini midwives have co-authored a comprehensive guide that covers everything from labor and birth preparation to postpartum care for both you and your baby.
For the latest information on visitor restrictions and changes across Cabrini due to the ongoing pandemic, please visit our dedicated Coronavirus page on our website.
In case of any emergencies, our 24/7 Cabrini Malvern Emergency Department is available to assist you promptly. You can reach them at (03) 9508 1500.
Finally, as we operate on the land of the Kulin Nation, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this land, their culture, and their Elders, both past and present.
Thank you for considering Cabrini Maternity. We look forward to being a part of your incredible journey to parenthood.
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Location & Phone number
183 Wattletree Road, Malvern, Victoria 3144, Australia
Reviews
"We had the worst possible experience having our first baby here at Cabrini. Our obstetrician was absolutely Amazing and so were the beautiful midwives on the ward post birth. But unfortunately our baby girl had to go to special care and it was awful! I cant put into words how traumatizing and stressful it was to have our daughter in their special care nursery. Some of the nurses were extremely old school, so we had numerous disagreements on their extremely outdated/unscientific ways. Having a baby in special care is stressful enough let alone having to come up against old fashioned staff on a daily basis and asserting our wants for our daughter. We called RWH to ask if we could get transferred back to them (our daughter was taken to NICU there for the first week of her life then transferred back to Cabrini for the remaining 7 weeks) as we were in such shock at the stark difference between our experience there and Cabrini, it was like chalk and cheese. The service and support was outstanding at Royal Women's but you can't transfer back to a public hospital unfortunately once discharged. We even went so far as to print out the studies done by Monash and Royal women's hospital on the importance of skin to skin etc to show them. We were made to feel guilty on a daily basis for wanting to hold our baby girl hence me printing out the studies for them to read (even though it's not rocket science to know that babies need to be held close to their mothers) It is because of this place that we weren't able to establish breastfeeding even to this day (5 Months PP) as they didn't believe in skin to skin, and they weren't set up for privacy. You had to share a whole open room with the other parents and their bubs which was awful. Apparently they have had many complaints about it over the years and its been on their list to 'upgrade' but obviously ít has never been done. A family friend who is a NICU nurse at RWH told us that based on what we were experiencing we should actually report Cabrini for giving outdated and unscientific information that is detrimental to the health of our daughter and to forming a healthy attachment bond. Our experience was so bad that we were going to pay $3000 out of pocket to transfer her to Frances Perry where they were heavily supportive of breastfeeding and are up to date with the latest research on the importance of skin to skin contact. Especially for babies that are born prem like ours was. But due to our daughters fragile condition at that time it was advised we don't move her. Hopefully none of you reading this will have your baby have to go to special care but we didn't think we would either. So on the slight chance you might I would recommend having your baby at any other hospital in Melbourne but Cabrini. Unfortunately we will never forget the stress, trauma and anxiety we had to deal with at this hospital and for creating such bad memories you don't expect having your first baby that is meant to be an exciting and joyous time. We hope we can save you the same by deterring you from choosing here to have your babies just incase you were to have your bub taken to their special care unit. Sorry to write such a negative post for those reading but its the truth :("
"I've had a few sessions now with Dr Jolie Lawrence and I couldn't be happier. She is a compassionate, kind, intuitive paeditrician. She recommends evidence-based strategies after spending the time to understand your concerns and your baby's history. She is also very validating, and has a great sense of humour. I'm very grateful for her knowledge and skills. Krystel"
"Our experience with Cabrini Maternity was wonderful. From the birth, all the way through to the support we received from the Midwives and Nurses in our stay afterwards - everyone was supportive, attentive and caring. Thank you from a super happy first time mum and dad."
"Good private hospital. Parking is quite bad though even for taxis and ambulances. They have a non rebateable fee for attending the Emergency Department."
"I had my first baby there and I just loved it. I felt well and didn't fell stress or anything thanks to the staff and nurses. the prenatal classes were very good. I highly recommend this hospital at least for the maternity part."
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