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At Gold Coast Health we understand that preparing for the birth of your baby will be an extremely exciting time, however you may also be nervous and have a number of questions.

See below answers to some of the frequently asked questions by women and their families.

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Women's and Maternity services

Last updated 7 June 2026

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At Gold Coast Health we understand that preparing for the birth of your baby will be an extremely exciting time, however you may also be nervous and have a number of questions.

See below answers to some of the frequently asked questions by women and their families.

Related services

Women's and Maternity services

Last updated 7 June 2026

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I’m pregnant. What do I do now?

What care options are available to me?

What specialist services are available to me and my baby?

What can I expect when I enter hospital for the birth of my baby?

How can I prepare for the birth of my baby?

When do I come to hospital?

What should I bring to the hospital?

Where can I park?

Where is the Maternity Unit located at Gold Coast University Hospital?

What are the visiting hours?

Is specialist support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers or those needing interpreters?

Can parents enrol with Medicare at Gold Coast University Hospital when their babies are born?

What is the catchment area for Maternity Services?

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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I’m pregnant. What do I do now?

What care options are available to me?

What specialist services are available to me and my baby?

What can I expect when I enter hospital for the birth of my baby?

How can I prepare for the birth of my baby?

When do I come to hospital?

What should I bring to the hospital?

Where can I park?

Where is the Maternity Unit located at Gold Coast University Hospital?

What are the visiting hours?

Is specialist support available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers or those needing interpreters?

Can parents enrol with Medicare at Gold Coast University Hospital when their babies are born?

What is the catchment area for Maternity Services?