Our Labour Ward is here to provide exceptional care for you and your baby during labour and birth. We are dedicated to making your experience as safe, comfortable and positive as possible.

What to Expect on the Labour Ward

Facilities

• Delivery Rooms: Modern, private rooms equipped with everything you need for labour and delivery.
• Birthing Pools: Available for water births or as a relaxation option during labour.
• Pain Relief Options: We offer various pain relief choices, including gas and air (Entonox), epidurals, and other methods. Speak to your midwife about what’s best for you.
• Operating Theatres: If you require a caesarean section, our theatres are located close to the ward for quick access.

Care Team

• You will be cared for by a team of experienced midwives and obstetricians who will support you through every stage of your labour.
• We also have anaesthetists and neonatal team available 24/7 if additional care is needed.

Support During Labour

• You are welcome to have your birth partner(s) with you throughout your time on the Labour Ward – at UHCW we currently allow 2 birthing partners on Labour ward. These need to remain the same 2 people throughout your labour and birth.
• Please feel free to bring in your comforts from home, whether that be your favourite pillow or a comforter. We allow battery operated tealights also. We have a small stock of starlight projectors and you are welcome to bring in your own.
• You will have access to a stereo player in your room which includes Bluetooth connectivity. So please feel free to make a playlist, download some podcasts or use this to support hypnobirthing.
• Our team respects and accommodates your cultural, religious, and personal preferences whenever possible.

When to Come to the Labour Ward

• Call us if you think you’re in labour, your waters have broken, or you have any concerns about your pregnancy.
• Our triage team is available 24/7 to assess whether you should come to the hospital or stay at home a little longer. You can contact Labour Ward Triage on 02476 967333

What to Bring

• Your comforts from home.
• A hospital bag with essentials for you, your baby, and your birth partner.

After Birth

• Once your baby is born, you will stay on the Labour Ward for immediate postnatal care and monitoring.
• If you and your baby are well, you may be discharged home or transferred to the postnatal ward for additional support.

Contact Us

For advice or if you need to come to the Labour Ward, call us directly at 02476 967333

We are here to ensure that you and your baby receive the best possible care. If you have any questions or special requests, please let us know—we’re here to help.

Visiting time on Labour Ward is 24 hours for birth partners only.

 

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