Bringing a baby into the world is an incredibly special time, and our maternity team is here to support you every step of the way. We support more than 5,000 women and families each year, and are here to guide you through pregnancy, birth and the early days with your baby.
We are proud of our friendly team and the personalised care that each woman and family receives. Our midwives will support you to have the birthing experience you wish for wherever possible. If you need more specialised or complex care at any point, our team of doctors will make sure you have the safest and best possible birthing experience.
Whether this is your first baby or you are growing your family, we hope our maternity service helps you feel confident and supported throughout your pregnancy and beyond.
Where we are
We are based at Royal Bolton Hospital and offer both antenatal and postnatal care at health centres and Family Hubs across Bolton, Bury and Salford.
If you live outside of these areas but still wish to have your baby at Royal Bolton Hospital, you will see our midwives at the hospital, and also midwives closer to where you live.
In early 2028 our new Maternity and Women's Health Unit will open at Royal Bolton Hospital, after a multi-million-pound transformation.
The unit will include a new birthing suite with four brand new, modern birthing rooms with pools, triage area and gynaecology and early pregnancy unit.
Specialist maternity services
Our specialist midwives are an important of our team and they may be involved in your care throughout your pregnancy and birth, depending on your needs.
This includes:
- Bereavement care
- Birth after pregnancy loss – our Rainbow Clinic
- Breastfeeding
- Diabetes
- Mental Health
- Multiple births
- Safeguarding – sometimes we may need to work with local social services to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of you and your baby. This is usually done with your agreement and involvement. We will always make sure you receive the support, compassion and care you need.
- Specialist Cultural Liaison midwife
We're always listening
We're always looking for ways to improve our maternity services, and your experiences play an important part in shaping the care we provide.
Bolton Maternity Voices Partnership is an independent group of women, partners, midwives, doctors and community representatives who work together to improve local maternity care.
You can share your experience, take part in surveys or focus groups, or get more involved in shaping services by visiting their website.
Your feedback helps ensure maternity care in Bolton is kind, safe, and centred around the families who use our services.
