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 scans, antenatal appointments and births.

• Partners, relatives, or children should not accompany women to antenatal appointments. One named birthing partner can attend the 20 week scan. We would like to reassure those who feel particularly anxious and unable to attend an appointment alone that, if needed, one support person from the same household or support bubble can accompany you during your appointment.
• 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

• From 15th March 2021 we would like to further improve our access for partners. More information about changes to visiting restrictions in our Maternity services.

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. 

Get information about looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 crisis if you are pregnant or a new parent.