Visitors are able to attend our facilities in Metro South Health. Please refer to the visiting restrictions for more information.
Find out where to get tested at one of our fever clinic locations, where to get vaccinated, our COVID-19 response and read the latest Queensland Government information.
If you choose to birth in a Metro South Health Hospital, you will need a referral from your GP or your private midwife.
Once your chosen Metro South Hospital receives the referral from your GP, we will process your information and send out an appointment letter for your booking in visit with us. The earlier we receive your referral and online registration details, the sooner we can commence the booking in process.
Your appointment letter will have the date and time for your 'booking in visit' at the hospital or community venue, which is usually scheduled around 12 - 14 weeks.
At Redland Hospital, around 95% of mothers offer their babies their own milk at the breast for the first feed. The below resource contains current information for parents planning to breastfeed their babies, including;
Planning to Breastfeed (PDF, 3.68 MB)
Recently there has been an increase in the number of women diagnosed with GDM during pregnancy. The below resource contains information about;
GDM Baby Skin contact (PDF, 1.48 MB)
Please note antenatal group meetings may be temporarily cancelled due to COVID 19, ask at your Health Service Center.
Antenatal classes start around 28 weeks of pregnancy. To book your classes through the Antenatal clinic, phone:
If you are undecided about your pregnancy don't be afraid of talking to someone. It is important to know all your options and the support available to you. Please speak to your GP about your choices
