Frequently Asked Questions

All you have to do to book into Epworth Freemasons is to ask your doctor for a referral to an Obstetrician.

If you would like help in choosing one, go to the Choosing an Obstetrician section on our website and click on the Epworth Freemasons Accredited Obstetricians list.
Your Obstetrician’s rooms will book you into Epworth Freemasons.

That’s easy. Please call 03 9418 8300 to make a booking. Tours are conducted 6pm on Wednesdays and 12.30pm on Fridays. We love meeting all our expectant parents and to help with any questions and/or concerns you may have about your stay with us.

This will depend on whether or not you have health insurance and the level of cover you have.

Contact your private health care insurer and check that you have obstetrics cover. Ask your insurer what other out of pocket expenses there will be. Every insurer is different, and the cost to you will also depend on the type of cover you have. It is also a very good idea to check that you have family cover (or cover that extends to your newborn baby) so that your baby is also covered if it needed to go, for example, to the Special Care nursery.

There are also other costs associated with having a baby, such as your Obstetrician, Ultrasound, Pathology, Paediatrician and Anaesthetist. Although you may not require all of these services, they are separate costs that you will also need to check with your private health insurer and other service providers.

If you don’t have private health insurance, phone 03 9418 8300 for further information regarding the cost of staying at Epworth Freemasons.

Remember that you may also be eligible for the current baby bonus.

At Epworth Freemasons, there is no booking fee. There is also no extra cost if you would like to be transferred to the Park Hyatt during your stay. The only thing you pay for there is meals for your partner and any mini bar purchases.

The Childbirth Education form is attached to your registration booking form. Complete both the registration and the childbirth education form and return them to our booking office.

For the majority of people with private health insurance these classes are free however there are some exceptions, and the cost is $140.00.

Partner and Grandparent classes are an additional $10 p/person

A list of What To Bring Hospital for Mums, baby and partner is available to download below.

We will provide you with a locked cupboard for your handbag and other items but it is probably best that you leave anything  of value at home. Unfortunately we cannot be responsible for  any valuables that may be left unattended in your room.

Although every birth is different, the usual length of stay is 4 nights (going home on Day 5) for a natural birth or a planned caesarean section.

If you have had an emergency or a more complicated caesarean section you will stay for an extra day and go home on Day 6.