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Below is an outline of some of the items you should bring to hospital when having a baby. 

Childbirth education classes are offered to all women, and their support person, planning to deliver their baby at Grampians Health Ballarat. Classes are booked at your first Maternity Outpatients Clinic appointment.  We offer face-to-face childbirth education classes on a set of three Tuesday evenings and one full Saturday each month. Below is a list of short videos on topics that we would normally cover in our maternity classes. You can view these at any time.

Over 1400 babies are born at Grampians Health Ballarat Maternity Unit each year. The Maternity Outpatients Unit provides women with pregnancy care (antenatal care), childbirth education classes and postnatal home visits, after your baby is born. 

Our Breastfeeding Service provides specialised support and information to parents on all aspects of breastfeeding and infant feeding.

The Eating Disorder Multidisciplinary Clinic includes a coordinated, collaborative approach to treating people of all ages who need support with an eating disorder.

The cardiology team manage conditions that are primarily related to the heart.

The Gastroenterology team manages conditions that are primarily related to the gastrointestinal tract and liver.  

Our neurology team manages conditions that are primarily related to the brain and nervous system.

Grampians Health Ballarat acknowledges the Wadawurrung people, their Elders past and present. We recognise them as traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work.

Adjusting to health issues can be stressful for patients and their significant others. Our Social Work Department provides guidance and assistance in this transitional time to patients, families and carers. 

Exercise Physiologists specialise in developing exercise programs for people with a broad range of health issues including chronic health conditions, physical injuries, degenerative diseases and more. These interventions are exercise-based and can include health and physical activity, education, advice and support.

Occupational Therapists are health professionals who are trained to assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, or the effects of aging.

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The Lymphoedema Service is an outpatient clinic providing assessment, education and management for people with lymphoedema or those at risk of developing lymphoedema.

Physiotherapists help people recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, increase mobility and independence and prevent further injury.