
Restrictions remain in place and inside all of our hospitals you still need to wear a mask. Please see information for visitors > before you plan on visiting.
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.
*Please note: Currently due to COVID-19 our birth centre at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital is temporarily closed.
Maternity Unit, Royal Derby Hospital
Entrance 21
Telephone: 01332 785141
The labour ward provides care to women before, during and after giving birth.
There are 17 single bed en-suite labour rooms and a pool room.
We also have a 4 bedded area to provide care to women who are having their labours started off (induced) and a 4 bedded area for those women that need extra care after the birth.
We work as a multidisciplinary team with midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists, paediatricians and support workers.
It is a good idea to discuss your thoughts with your community midwife and write a birth plan so that everyone involved in your care knows your preferences.
pool room
light room
epidural service
remote monitoring system: where it is possible to monitor a baby’s heartbeat without being restricted to a bed or chair
high dependency unit
operating theatres
neonatal unit
You may bring 2 people to support you in labour / birth (only 1 in theatre).
It is a good idea to prepare 2 bags. One with things for you and a separate one for baby items.
CD players / iPod docking stations are available in every room.
Please bring your maternity records, your ‘looking after yourself’ booklet and the screening tests with you.
Queen's Hospital Burton
Floor 1
Belvedere Road
Burton on Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 0RB
You will need to use a lift or stairs to access this service.
Getting to Queen's Hospital Burton >
Telephone: 01283 511 511 Ext 4355 or Ext 4356
Two birthing partners may stay throughout the labour.
There are no dedicated visiting times on delivery suite, however visiting can be arranged via the delivery suite coordinator.