Our maternity unit provides safe, comfortable environments for you to give birth, supported by our experienced midwives, doctors, and specialist teams as required.

Depending on your needs, you may have access to:

• Private birthing rooms with ensuite facilities
• Birth pools for water labour and water births (where available)
• Birthing balls, mats, and stools to help you stay mobile
• Monitoring equipment to safely observe you and your baby
• Specialist theatres close by for caesarean sections, if needed

Your midwife will help you choose the most suitable area based on your pregnancy, preferences, and any medical needs.

Visiting

We know how important support is during your pregnancy, and particularly during labour. We welcome visitors to support you, but limit number to protect privacy and ensure a calm and comfortable environment for everyone.

Birthing areas

• Two named adult persons per woman may provide support at any one time before and during birth.
• After delivery the two named persons may change over when the ‘golden hour' after birth has been completed, and the woman is ready to receive guests.
• No more than two adult persons should be present at the bedside at any one time.
• Other children/ siblings may visit during the postnatal period between 2-7pm but must not be left unaccompanied at any time.

Wards

• On our postnatal (G4) and antenatal (G3) wards, two adults may visit at any one time between 9am-9pm.
• The two adult persons may change, but you should never have more than two adults at any one time.
• Other children/ siblings may visit during the postnatal period between 2-7pm but must not be left unaccompanied at any time.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the ward if privacy is required for an intimate examination or consultation.