Maternity: When to contact us

When to contact us

If you have any worries or concerns please contact the Pindara Midwives (Phone: 5588 9888).

If you have medical concerns before you are 20 weeks pregnant: Present to the Pindara Accident & Emergency department if your Obstetrician is unavailable (the doctor on call will review you).

If you have medical concerns or if you go into labour after you are 20 weeks pregnant: Contact the Maternity Unit before coming into hospital.

Note: It is very important to contact the Unit immediately (day or night) if any of the following occur:

• Ruptured membranes or continuous leaking of fluid
• Bright red bleeding
• Regular contractions
• Premature labour i.e. prior to 37 weeks
• Unusual or severe abdominal pain
• Any concerns about baby’s movements

When you arrive at Pindara, please go straight to the Maternity Unit. Overnight, the doors to the hospital are locked for security purposes and you will need to ring the doorbell for access to the hospital. Parking is available in the multi-story car park. However, if you are in strong labour, your partner is welcome to park at the front entrance to the hospital. We ask that the vehicle is moved as soon as possible to avoid obstructing emergency vehicles.