I had DD at Manly hospital in 2005 & they were fantastic. I had a Vaginal birth & stayed in the hospital for 5 days & wasn't pushed to leave at all! I dont know what its like these days, I probably should ask LOL!

I have private health cover with HCF aswell but I went in as a public patient & got my own room the whole time etc so cant complain.

One more thing about Manly is that I have suffered from hyperemisis with DD & this bub aswell so I was admitted to the hospital during my first & second trimester. They told me I can give them a call if I ever want to come in for some fluids or even for some bed rest.... so helpful & wonderful to know thats there if needed. (I didnt take them up on it but a comfort to know I could if I wanted to).

The midwives there were wonderful, except one that was on one shift while I was there, I wont go into that as she was prob having a bad day & took it out on me & I'm sure you get one or two bad ones in every hospital??

I havent experienced any other hospitals but that my past experience with Manly.

Good luck making a decision