Mackay Base Hospital Vs Mackay Mater ... Any reviews/opinions?

[safarifun]

Hi everyone,

My DH and I would love to hear about any opinions/reviews from anyone who has had their child or children (or relies/friends) at Mackay Base Hospital and Mackay Mater Hospital.

We're unsure which way to go - we know that the midwives at the Base are amazing, but the rooms at the Mater allow DH to stay with me overnight.

We would love to hear from you - good, bad, evil & amazing! :)

Thanks
Safari Fun :wave:

[traceNwade]

hi safari mum..ok so i actually gave birth to my daughter at the birthing centre just behind the maternity ward at the base hospital..Was fantastic there..had my own room with a spa if you are wanting a water birth but i used it to relax in..a queen size bed so hubby can stay with you as long as you are there for and as many people as you wish to have with you before,during,and after birth,.the midwives are simply the best and feels like you are at home.I am in the process of trying for another baby and i will be going back to the birthing centre. On wednesday nite my sister in law gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and this was at the mater..everyone there is also great and you are also in your own room and hubby can also stay there..i think they are both great but i prefer the birthing centre..good luck to you xoxo

[safarifun]

Hi Trace,

Thanks for your reply after all this time! :)

Congrats on the birth of your child at the Birth Centre - I'm pleased it all went so well for you.

Just wondering, how long were you able to stay at the Birth Centre after delivery? I heard thru the grapevine that you must leave within 24 hours of having your baby...

I look forward to hearing from you again!

Thanks!

[traceNwade]

YOUR VERY WELCOME.. i actually only stayed in for the day after i gave birth as this was my second birth and both bub and i were fine and i really wanted to be home with her..i was going to stay in for 3days 2 nights but decided not to..i will be doing it this time though so i can have some good rest before going home to my other 2 children..i am sure you can stay for 3 nites but this is going back a while now so things could have changed.i will be looking into all this hopefully soon.if you would like to emai me with anymore questions i am more then happy to help you, shyhunny_69@hotmail.com look forward to hearing from you.take care,trace xo

[mumofsean]

Thanks ladies for posting this information, I'm too pregnant and was wondering the same thing. if anyone does have a personal experince from the mater please let me know.