Antenatal Clinic
Provision of antenatal care to women considered to be low risk during pregnancy occurs through midwifery clinics at The Sutherland Hospital. Midwifery based clinics operate between Monday and Friday, with times varying depending on the day.
There are midwifery antenatal clinics specifically designed to meet the needs of young expectant mothers, as well as Centering groups. Centering groups allow women, and their partners, of similar gestations to participate in group sessions for education and discussion lead by a midwife.
The Sutherland Hospital Antenatal Clinic strives to provide women with continuity during their pregnancy, by allocating her to a specific midwife for each visit. Any woman who develops a risk during pregnancy is referred to an obstetric medical officer clinic. These risks may include the development of diabetes in pregnancy, or a low lying placenta.
If further complications arise during the pregnancy, referral to St George Hospital is available through the existing Maternity Services Network.
Models of Care
The Sutherland Hospital offers a variety of models of care for your pregnancy, birth and postnatal follow up. Please click on the link to read about these services before completing booking
https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/sutherland-hospital/services-clinics/directory/pregnancy-and-parenting-information/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-care-at-sutherland-hospital
Antenatal Preparation for Parenthood Classes
Antenatal Preparation for Parenthood classes, as well as lactation and breastfeeding classes are also available through the Antenatal Clinic. https://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/sutherland-hospital/services-clinics/directory/childbirth-and-parenting-sessions
Antenatal Bookings
Booking your First Appointment
As of early September 2025, our online booking form was disabled. We are working towards an EReferral system in this time, however until then please see the below information to book in to pregnancy care. If you have completed the old booking form in early September and not received your first appointment, please phone the Antenatal Clinic on 9540 7240 or 9540 8554. Or email us with your
- Name/Surname
- Contact number
Email: SESLHD-TSH-Antenatalbookings@health.nsw.gov.au .
The booking office is open Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm) and is not monitored on the weekend. Please bring all your blood test results and ultrasound reports with you to your first appointment, which will usually be when you are 12-14 weeks pregnant. We will endeavour to advise you of your appointment within 7 days of receiving your email. We apologise for any confusion and delays you may be experiencing obtaining your first appointment.