Cabrini Maternity Early Discharge Program
Helping women recover in the way that best suits them.
Going home early
Depending on your birth, we usually expect women to stay with us for 4-5 nights postpartum. While this is the best model of care for many mothers and their new babies, we recognise that this doesn’t suit everyone. It is natural for some women to prefer to bond with their new baby in the comfort of their own home.
To support the unique needs of all of our families, we work hard to make early departure as achievable as possible.
Cabrini’s Early Discharge program ensures that women, for whom it is medically safe, are well supported to return home when it works for them.
How our early discharge program works
If you think early departure might be for you, it is important you discuss this with your doctor. There are many reasons you may need to remain in hospital and your Obstetrician is best placed to assess the safety of an early return home for you and your baby.
We cannot initiate early discharge unless your doctor has formally reviewed your condition and signed you off as safe to leave.
If you and your doctor decide going home early is safe for you, your midwife will initiate your departure to take place during the next discharge window ( 9 – 10 am daily).
A smooth transition home
To ensure a safe and smooth transition from hospital when leaving early, we offer a choice of comforts designed to enhance your mental and physical recovery. Below you will see the options you can choose from, and learn more about our partners and what they have to offer our mums. As part of your discharge, your midwife will take your request and issue you with the gift of your choosing. You may select one of the following:
Park Hyatt stay with breakfast
Take some time out for yourself, or step slowly back into your routine by spending a night in the plush rooms of the Park Hyatt in East Melbourne.
Whether you spend your first night away from hospital there with your baby, or you wait until you’re ready for some alone time, this stay is yours to enjoy when it makes sense for you.
Chadstone Shopping Voucher
A little retail therapy can make a big difference in baby’s first few months. Whether you just need something new to wear, or want to get a manicure and a meal with a friend, we want you to treat yourself on us.
Endota Spa Voucher
Find some time out for yourself and indulge in a range of products or treatments designed to help your body and mind truly relax. Select from the full menu at an Endota Spa location near you.
Blakeaway Voucher
Take the pressure off adjusting to life with a new baby and let us take care of the cooking for you. The fantastic team at Blakeaway offer a range of delicious precooked meals that take the stress out of making sure you and your family stay fed.
3 Months subscription – Marquise baby supplies
Forget the urgent dash to the supermarket for nappies or wipes and let us take care of the most basic necessities. Featuring carefully selected products that suit baby’s soft skin, delivered to your home, this package from Marquise will make caring for your baby all the more simple.
When departing early you will be presented with your choice from our gift card menu at time of discharge. To learn more about the gift card options, review the FAQs below or reach out to the suppliers.