It gives you more choice over where your baby is delivered. The four-room centre each with an en-suite is near to the current delivery suite, but not a part of it.
It looks and feels homely β not like a hospital β helping you to feel comfortable and relaxed. Read the Meadow Birth Centre leaflet for more information. Find a video below of a guided tour through the Meadow Birth Centre, taking in each of the birthing rooms as well as the family room and other facilities the centre has. According to the Birth place cohort study, women who receive midwifery-led care in labour are:.
As a teaching hospital, we educate and train the Midwives, Doctors and paramedics of the future. You may be asked if you are happy to have a student participate in your care. Students work alongside a Midwife and under their supervision. You may also see one of our Maternity Support Workers. They will support the Midwives and help to care for you and your baby after the birth. Visitors are not restricted on the Birth Centre, but we ask that the Midwife caring for you can easily access you to provide care.
It is best to choose people who will support and encourage you during labour. Early discharge enables you and your family to get to know each other in the comfort of your own home. You will be supported by your Continuity or Community Midwifery team who will make their first visit to you the day after you are discharged home.
If you or your baby require extra care and support following birth you may be transferred to the postnatal ward. Main reason for transfer to Delivery Suite there may be more than one reason.
