Maternity Inpatient Services (C2 West)
Overview
C2 West provides women centred care for women and their families before and/or after the birth of their baby. Discharge planning is discussed with the midwife providing care and the average length of stay is 48 hours.
What we do
We provide antenatal and postnatal care for women and their families.
When to access this service
The ward is accessed through needing admission to hospital for care.
What to expect
You will be greeted at Reception and shown to your bed and introduced to a Midwife who will attend to you and your baby's care. We provide a high level of antenatal and postnatal care.
Who should access this service
Women booked for care at Wollongong Hospital or women who need specialist care from Shoalhaven and the surrounding areas.
How to access this service (referrals or no referral necessary)
Care is accessed through the Birthing Unit and Antenatal Clinic of Wollongong Hospital.
What to bring
Suitable sleep and day wear, toiletries and sanitary items. Baby items including nappies, wipes and clothes.
Contact Information
24 hours per day 7 days a week.
General Visiting
- 11 am to 1 pm
- 3 pm - 8 pm
Partners / Support Persons
- 8 am - 1 pm
- 3 pm - 8 pm
Parking and Transport
Private transport. Bus – public transport.
Once at the hospital we are located on Level 2 in Block C which can be accessed through both the Crown St and Loftus St entrances by taking the lift to Level 2 and following signs to Block C.
Wollongong Hospital Car park. Access to the North and South Carpark entrances via New Dapto Road or Dudley Street.