St Vincent’s Private Hospitals offer a wide range of special care nursery related services, for details of the special care nursery services at your local St Vincent’s Private Hospital, click here.

Family-centred care, tailored to your baby’s changing needs

Some babies need an extra bit of care to ensure they get the best start in life. They may be premature, have a low birth weight, are part of a multiple birth, or have health issues. 

Health issues that often affect newborns and require admission to a special care nursery include jaundice, low blood sugar or temporary breathing problems.

Our special care nurseries look after these babies. We provide an environment that supports your baby’s optimum growth and development. Care is tailored to the needs of each baby to ensure the best possible outcome. 

Caring for your baby

Our special care nursery team:

• Consults with families whose babies have been identified during pregnancy as having conditions that may require specialist management during or soon after birth
• Assesses babies in the hospital's maternity wards

Not all services are available in all hospitals.

Will my private health insurance cover this?

We advise that you check with your health fund to make sure it includes cover for admission to the special care nursery. Depending on your insurer and your level of health insurance, an excess for your baby may apply, in addition to your own insurer excess.

Disclaimer

This information is of a general nature, which may not be relevant to you. Any surgery or invasive procedure carries risk. We encourage you to speak with your doctor about your condition.