Postnatal Care

Enquiries

It is usual for friends and family to be anxious to find out if baby has been born and what sex it is. However we have a policy where we do not give out information without the permission of you or your husband/partner. We would very much appreciate it if your relatives and friends would telephone a nominated person for example a grandparent and so keep telephone enquiries to a minimum.

Rooming in

We are a baby friendly unit and encourage good infant feeding practises, therefore your baby will be beside you night and day. However if you need help at any time please ask a midwife.

Security

Your baby's safety is our priority. 24 hour security cameras operate at all exits in the Maternity Unit; these record 24 hours a day. Your baby will also have a light electronic tag attached to one leg whilst you are in the ward. Your midwife will provide advice on the use of the tag. This will then be removed before discharge.

All wards are fitted with keypad locks and restricted access to these areas is in operation.

Mothers and partners are advised to challenge any individual unknown to them who wishes to remove their baby for any reason.

You are advised to check for the presence of staff identification badges. These state the name and grade of staff and contain a photograph.

It is the policy of this unit that you keep your baby beside you at all times while you are in hospital. If your baby is taken from you at any time for tests or treatments you or your partner should accompany the baby. We have a rooming-in policy for the 24 hour period and do not take babies away at night, however we do offer assistance at your bedside if you need help with caring for your baby.