Antenatal and Gynaecology Ward
On the Antenatal Gynaecology Ward, care is provided for women with high risk pregnancies with complications requiring medical support, women with gynaecological problems, and women following surgery.
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Care is provided for:
- Women with high risk pregnancies with complications requiring medical support
- Women with gynaecological problems
- Women following surgery
The ward has 22 beds that can be extended to accommodate Postnatal Ward overflow if required.
Antenatal care includes the assessment of maternal and fetal wellbeing, planning for birth, and education.
Gynaecology care includes pre-operative assessment and preparation for surgery, and post-operative care.
Women may be admitted as public, private, or Midwifery Group Practice patients.
Admissions are managed through Women’s Admissions, or Women’s Assessment Service.
How to access this service
Hours
24 hours
Visiting hours
Flexible, but preferably the following:
- Partners/support person: 8am – 9pm
- Family and friends: 1– 8pm
Location
Level 2, Zone F, Queen Victoria Building
Contact
Phone
(08) 8161 7726
Fax
(08) 8161 7689
Midwifery Unit Manager
Catherine Smythe – (08) 8161 7727
catherine.smythe@sa.gov.au
Mailing Address
Antenatal / Gynaecology Ward
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
72 King William Road
North Adelaide
South Australia 5006