Visiting guidance

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.

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. 

Safer sleeping for baby and parents

Meeting and getting to know your baby is an extremely exciting and rewarding time. It’s also the beginning of a new relationship.

Babies need a lot of sleep during the first few months of their lives so it’s important to ensure that they are sleeping as safely as possible.

Useful links

These guides from The Lullaby Trust and UNICEF provide useful guidance on safer sleep for babies: