The Bays babies - Care and connection at The Bays The first days of your baby’s life are unforgettable.
For more than 80 years The Bays has been bringing new babies into the world. Their maternity unit is considered one of the finest in the region. With boutique modern rooms, expert care and attention, it’s no wonder more and more people are choosing to have their babies at The Bays. With on-site obstetricians and paediatricians and a comprehensive special care nursery, parents can feel reassured that they are in safe hands. The Bays has intimate, comfortable surrounds and becomes an extension of your home.
“We feel privileged that each year over 500 families choose to share this experience with us,” says Marg Joyce, Clinical Service Manager at The Bays. According to Marg, The Bays is about family and community. “It’s not clinical and procedural. It’s about care and connection.” “We love seeing families for their second or third babies. There’s a familiarity and it makes the experience more relaxing for our parents,” says Marg. The maternity unit has 10 postnatal beds, three birthing suites and four special care nursery
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Above: Elaine Grant and Marg Joyce from The Bays’ maternity unit Right: Born at The Bays, baby Pippa Smith. Photo: Katherine Jamison Photography beds for new babies who need extra care and attention.
Elaine Grant is the Maternity Unit Manager. She is excited to see The Bays’ reputation growing both here on the Mornington Peninsula and beyond. “It’s a testament to the professionalism of our team and our caring, supportive atmosphere. We pride ourselves on taking care of the whole family,” she says. The Bays offers extremely
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competitive, tailored packages and welcomes both private health insured and self-funded patients. Parents can expect stunning private rooms and spacious birthing suites, plus delicious a la carte meals.
The Bays is the only private hospital in Victoria to be accredited by the World Health Organization’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). The BFHI is a global effort by the WHO and UNICEF to implement practices that protect, promote and support
breastfeeding.
The supportive nature of the maternity team and the respectful, collaborative approach between midwives, obstetricians and paediatricians makes The Bays a special place. It is also reassuring to know that patient care does not end on the day that new parents leave the hospital. When you have your baby there you become part of The Bays family.
To have your baby at The Bays you must be under the care of one
of their specialist obstetricians:
n Dr Kelly Griffin – 03 5970 5353 n Dr Andrew Griffiths – 03 5976 5257 n Dr Keith How – 03 5976 6630
n Dr Petra Porter – 03 5976 5266 n Dr Sarah Roberts – 03 5970 5353 n Dr Amy Swanson – 03 5970 5353
Experience The Bays’ difference. Book a maternity tour at the hospital in Mornington on (03) 5976 5262.