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The highly-anticipated $25 million development has opened and includes 31 extra private maternity rooms with opulent facilities which can also accommodate a support person, as well as 11 new surgical rooms and one extra birth suite.

There are also eight spacious parenting suites – each fitted out with a queen size bed, seating area for guests, wide screen TV and private ensuite. Mothers will also be treated to a gourmet hamper, bathrobe and daily newspaper.

A 14 cot Special Care Nursery is equipped with the latest technology for babies who need extra care, and offers greater privacy and comfort for parents. It provides the highest possible standard of care for a NSW private hospital and is reassuringly co-located next to Westmead Public – one of Australia’s finest tertiary neonatal care facilities – should your baby require additional support.

Patients can access free infant massage workshops and post-natal exercise classes for mothers and babies. There is also an extensive post-natal education program including preparation for home, bathing, settling and feeding.

Westmead Private Hospital CEO Mike Flatley said: “We arrived at the new maternity design and offering by listening to our mothers about what really matters to them. We also wanted to provide them with a peaceful and comfortable space to stay in while welcoming their newest family member into the world.”

“Our aim is to provide families with a really enjoyable hotel-style experience, while simultaneously ensuring they receive the highest quality care and attention from our medical and clinical teams.”

The new development allows for plenty of natural light, and offers a rooftop garden so families and loved ones have the option to spend time together in the fresh air.

“Our next project currently underway at Westmead Private Hospital is transforming our two-bed patient rooms into highly-desired single rooms, which will result in 100% private rooms throughout our entire facility.”

“This is an important milestone as it affords every one of our patients more comfort and privacy during their hospital stay.”