Maternity Services
Leongatha Maternity:
Where Families Grow
At Gippsland Southern Health Service, we understand that welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most profound moments. That’s why our maternity team is here to walk alongside you—from those first butterflies to those first cuddles.
You’re not just a patient here—you’re part of the family.
A Warm Welcome Awaits
Nestled in the heart of South Gippsland, our Leongatha Maternity Unit offers modern, compassionate care in a setting designed for comfort, connection, and calm. Our experienced midwives and maternity care team provide 24/7 support tailored to you and your family’s needs.
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, we’re here to support your journey, your way.
What Makes Us Different?
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24-hour support through pregnancy, birth and postnatal care
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Spacious, private family rooms—partners welcome to stay
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Water immersion options
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Antenatal appointments with midwives & an affiliated GP of your choice for consistent, familiar faces
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In-house childbirth education—real talk, not textbook talk
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Lactation consultants & breastfeeding support
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Onsite dietitian & women’s health physiotherapist
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Midwife home visits in those early newborn weeks
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Supportive VBAC and maternal-assisted caesarean pathways
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Local care that keeps you close to home and community
Your Maternity Journey, Step-by-Step
Antenatal Appointments
Our midwives will start seeing you from around 12–16 weeks of pregnancy, with regular check-ins at 24, 32, and 37 weeks. Each visit is a chance to track your baby’s growth, ask questions, and feel more confident about the journey ahead. Partners and children are always encouraged to join.
Childbirth Education
Our midwife-led classes help you and your support person feel prepared—not just for labour, but for those tender early days of parenthood. Delivered in a relaxed, local setting, these sessions are tailored to you.
After Birth: Home Support
Once you’re home, you’re not alone. Our midwives offer flexible follow-up visits, including phone support or home visits based on your needs. We’ll also work closely with your Maternal and Child Health Nurse to ensure a smooth transition.
Come Say Hello
Want to see where your baby might be born?
Call us for a tour, or to chat about your pregnancy and birthing options.
📞 (03) 5667 5556
📍 66 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha VIC
📧 leongatha.maternity@gshs.com.au
Contact
66 Koonwarra Road
Leongatha Victoria
Postal Address:
Private Bag 13
Leongatha Vic 3953
Telephone:
Email:
leongatha.maternity@
gshs.com.au
Visiting Hours:
10am - 1pm
3pm - 8pm
Online Resources
Title | Description | Web Address |
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Alcohol Consumption Guidelines | Information about alcohol-related health issues including for women who are pregnant. | |
Antenatal & Postnatal Depression | Beyondblue provides extensive information on antenatal and postnatal depression. | |
Breastfeeding Confidence | Learn the basics of breastfeeding. A free breastfeeding e-book is available on the Australian Breastfeeding Associations home page. | |
FreeMOM TENS Labour Pain Management System | FreeMOM is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (T.E.N.S) device which has been specifically designed to assist in the relief of pain during labour. | |
Immunisation - Whooping Cough | This vaccination is recommended for parents and family members as soon as possible after the birth of your baby. | |
Immunisations | Important immunisation information including schedules. | |
Infant Hearing Screening Program | The Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) screens the hearing of newborn babies in their first weeks of life. Early detection and intervention improves outcomes for babies with hearing loss. | |
Listeria - The Facts | Advice for pregnant women, the elderly and anyone with suppressed immunity. | |
MumBubVax | Talking about immunisation for mothers and babies - answering your questions and giving you evidence-based information to make decisions about vaccination in pregnancy and for your baby after delivery. | |
Newborn Screening | Newborn screening is an extremely successful public health program that is conducted worldwide. Screening is performed to identify a small number of babies that may have rare, but serious medical conditions. If not diagnosed and treated early, these conditions can affect normal development and life expectancy. | |
Paid Parental Leave | A short term payment while you’re on leave from work to care for your new child. | |
Quit Victoria | Information on the impact of smoking when pregnant and help to Quit. | |
Raising Children | The Australian parenting website: comprehensive, practical, expert child health and parenting information and activities covering children aged 0-15 years |