1/58Both Melissa Watson's children were born at Hobart Private. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Melissa Watson
50+ photos: Time to deliver maternity services for Tassie mums
Mums who have given birth at Hobart Private Hospital have been rocked by the announcement the maternity services will be axed and they’ve joined our campaign to deliver for Tassie mums.
2/58Poppy born at HPH in 2012 (waiting in the foyer for Dad to bring the car around) with new baby sister Frankie born in 2015. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Jessica Whelan
3/58Eleanore Taylor and her two baby girls were born at Hobart Private Hospital. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Eleanore Taylor
4/58Angela Fraser after giving birth at Hobart Private Hospital. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Angela Fraser
5/58Maddy Steele had her three children at Hobart Private. Pictured with twins Jed and Eadie. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Maddy Steele
6/58Eleanore Taylor and her two baby girls were born at Hobart Private Hospital. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Eleanore Taylor
7/58Eleanore Taylor and her two baby girls were born at Hobart Private Hospital. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Eleanore Taylor
8/58Albie Cusick born at Hobart Private Hospital in March 2021. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Alissha Cusick
9/58Dad, Michael Whelan holding Poppy at HPH in 2012. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Jessica Whelan
10/58Leah Escott with baby Ruby at the Hobart Private maternity ward in 2023. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Leah Escott
11/58Maddy Steele had her three children at Hobart Private. Pictured with baby Georgie. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Maddy Steele
12/58Daniella Cranny had her three babies at Hobart Private Hospital in 2016, 2018 and 2022. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Daniella Cranny
13/58Hannah Knight with baby Frankie at Hobart Private Hospital. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Hannah Knight
14/58Baby Ruby Joyce Margret Sharman born in 2019 at Hobart Private Hospital with her proud parents. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Tamika Sharman
15/58Maddy Steele had her three children at Hobart Private. Pictured twins Jed and Eadie. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Maddy Steele
16/58Candice Plachta and her baby at Hobart Private Hospital. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Candice Plachta
17/58Melissa Fletcher with baby Heidi Ann Hanson after giving birth at Hobart Private in 2020. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Melissa Fletcher
18/58Mum Natasha McLennan and her twins Hallie and Zoey at Hobart Private. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign.
19/58The Pullbrook family. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Gabby Pulbrook
20/58Both Melissa Watson's children were born at Hobart Private. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Melissa Watson
21/58Archie born at Hobart Private Hospital in 2016. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Chantelle Payne
22/58Lauren Hennessy had two babies which were born in the Hobart Private Hospital maternity unit - Theodore (2021) and Easton (2024).
23/58Bel Tyquin's second baby girl Zoey was born at Hobart Private in July 2021. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Bel Tyquin
24/58Midwives at HPH with Hannah & Florence Haugland born January 2023. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Angela Haugland
25/58Angela Haugland with twins Hannah & Florence Haugland born January 2023 at the Hobart Private Hospital. Picture: Supplied
26/58Levis family where all three children were born at Hobart Private. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Claire Levis
27/58New arrival Lucy Maeve, her big sister Ellie (born in HPH in November 2021), father Nick and mother Hayley Platts in January 2025. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Hayley Platts
28/58Rachel and Glen Williams with daughters Greta (2) and newly born Tabitha at Hobart Private Hospital, January 2018. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Rachel Williams
29/58Amy Phillips with baby Wren born at Hobart Private in 2023. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Amy Phillips
30/58Lloyd Fancis Powell born November 2024 with mum Donna Powell. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Donna Powell
31/58Madison Killer with her son Hudson, praising the incredible care of Dr Emily Price at Hobart Private. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Madison Killer
32/58Lloyd Fancis Powell born November 2024 with mum Donna Powell. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Donna Powell
33/58Vinnie George Iles born Hobart Private in August 2024. Deliver for Tassie Mums campaign. Picture: Leearna Farrow
34/58Lauren Hennessy had two babies which were born in the Hobart Private Hospital maternity unit - Theodore, left, (2021)and Easton (2024).
35/58Laura Fox had her son Vincent at Hobart Private Hospital in November 2018. Picture: Supplied
36/58Sofia Panfili and baby Archie William Crippa born on 22/06/2020. Picture: Supplied
37/58Tommy Carey was born at Hobart Private Hospital in 2020. Picture: Kate Carey.
38/58Patrick Carey was born at Hobart Private Hospital in 2017. Picture: Kate Carey.
39/58James and Jess Wilson with their son at Hobart Private Hospital. Picture: Supplied
40/58Katie Gawthorpe had both of her daughters at the Hobart Private, with baby Opal Johanna born in February this year and baby Ida Audrey in January 2023. Picture: Katie Gawthorpe.
41/58Charlie Gleeson was born at Hobart Private in September 2024. Picture: Alysha Gleeson
42/58Midwife Imogen Paine had her two children at Hobart Private. Picture: Imogen Paine
43/58Clare, now 15, was born at Hobart Private Hospital in 2009, with dad Chris Ferguson pictured holding her. Picture: Sarah Hood.
44/58Nicola Davie and Amelia Vanderniet both went to Hobart Private for the delivery of their daughter Remi Lynn Davie and said they were "forever grateful" for the care they received from their doctor Emily Price. Picture: Nicola Davie
45/58Georgina Steere and her partner with their daughter at Hobart Private. Picture: Georgina Steere.
46/58Alysha Gleeson with her newborn son at Hobart Private in 2024. Picture: Alysha Gleeson.
47/58Elise Nowell's son Theodore was born at Hobart Private in 2023, stating she was saddened to hear of the closure of the maternity ward. Picture: Jacinta Chandler Photography
48/58Twins Evelyn and Oscar were born at Hobart Private in October 2022, via emergency caesarean, with parents Nathan and Emily Walker expressing their sadness at the loss of the hospital's maternity ward. Picture: Nathan Walker
49/58Linda Perry had her two children at Hobart Private, stating she couldn't fault the care she received while there. Picture: Linda Perry
50/58Both of Georgina Steere's daughters were born at Hobart Private Hospital. Picture: Gerogina Steere.
51/58Evelyn Maisie Newhouse was born at Hobart Private Hospital in July 2023. Picture: Victoria Stewart
52/58Mother April Stevenson gave birth to Remy in 2021 and Luca in 2024 at Hobart Private. Picture: April Stevenson.
53/58Nicola Davie and Amelia Vanderniet both went to Hobart Private for the delivery of their daughter Remi Lynn Davie and said they were "forever grateful" for the care they received. Picture: Nicola Davie
54/58Brodie Gleeson with his newborn son at Hobart Private in 2024. Picture: Alysha Gleeson.
55/58Midwife Imogen Paine had her two children at Hobart Private. Picture: Imogen Paine
56/58Twins Evelyn and Oscar were born at Hobart Private in October 2022, via emergency caesarean, with parents Nathan and Emily Walker expressing their sadness at the loss of the hospital's maternity ward. Picture: Nathan Walker
57/58Alysha Gleeson and partner Brodie with their newborn son at Hobart Private in 2024. Picture: Alysha Gleeson.
58/58As a midwife at Hobart Private, Leah Gustaffson has been devastated by the news of the maternity ward closure. She also gave birth to all three of her children pictured here from left, Sienna Gustafsson, Freya Gustafsson and Luca Gustafsson. Picture: Leah Gustafsson.
Police “disappointed” in results from testing site on 110km/h Hwy
Four people have been charged and 500g of drugs uncovered as part of a Tasmania Police random drug testing site. Why they’re “disappointed” in the results.
Read more
Down the drain: Cafe awarded $1.4m after plumbers’ fail
The owners of a Sandy Bay cafe, who launched Supreme Court action against a plumbing firm which left dishwasher pipes uncapped during a major fit-out, have been awarded $1.4 million.
Read more