Maternity services

Guidance for mums and birthing partners

In line with national guidance, and to keep local mums and babies safe, we would like to clarify our visiting arrangements for antenatal appointments and births.

• Partners, relatives, or children should not accompany women to antenatal appointments, including scans
• One named birth partner can attend the birth - this includes during the induction process. Birthing partners should stay in the room with their loved one unless it is absolutely necessary to leave
• Birthing partners are not allowed to stay overnight after the birth

Please note that this guidance has been issued in response to the current COVID-19 advice on how to minimise transmission. Thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.