Coronavirus guidance

If you think you may have symptoms of coronavirus (opens in new window) >, follow the national guidance and self-isolate for 10 days. Please see our information for visitors > before you plan on visiting one of our hospitals. If you, or a member of your family has tested positive for coronavirus, please find resources to aid your/their recovery on our supporting your recovery from coronavirus > page.

Coronavirus - Information and changes to our maternity services

Find out how our maternity services have changed during the coronavirus pandemic, on our maternity services during coronavirus page >.

We understand this is a challenging time for expectant mothers and new parents. Information and guidance is regularly changing and we will make every effort to keep women and families updated. 

After baby is born

Midwife and baby

Find out what to expect after your baby is born, including information on our maternity and neonatal wards, what happens when you go home with your baby, and information leaflets for new parents.

In this section

  1. Maternity wards
  2. Neonatal care units
  3. Caring for your baby at home
  4. Meeting your baby for the first time
  5. Using contraception after childbirth
  6. Safer sleeping for baby and parents
  7. Maternity patient information leaflets