Maternity Service

A typical length of stay is 4 nights, although women requiring an emergency caesarean may require an extra night.

We encourage you to keep your baby with you at all times as this promotes breastfeeding and helps you get to know one another.

That’s easy - just let us know your dietary requirements at booking and we will arrange appropriate food for you.

If your baby is born by elective caesarean then your baby will stay with you after the birth, with the support of a midwife to assist you with the first breastfeed.

Certainly, it is usual to have your partner support you during labour and birth. One additional support person is also welcome

We encourage all women to have immediate skin to skin contact with their baby. This will naturally lead on to the first breastfeed within the first hour after birth.

Please call the birth suites to speak with a midwife if you think labour has started or if you have any health concerns about yourself or your baby.

Your obstetrician and a midwife will care for you during labour and the birth of your baby.

A typical length of stay is 4 nights although women requiring an emergency caesarean may require an extra night.