• The whole experience from start to finish was amazing! The staff were supportive, knowledgeable and very caring. I felt totally at ease with them which helped me labour better. I have already been recommending WJC.

    -William Julien Courtauld Birthing Unit

    The whole experience from start to finish was amazing! The staff were supportive, knowledgeable and very caring. I felt totally at ease with them which helped me labour better. I have already been recommending WJC.

  • I had best care on MB2. Midwives was always so professional and helpful. Transitional care team was amazing saved my little girl having to be in NICU away from me. Nothing was ever to much and can tell they really care about their patients.

    -Southend Hospital

    I had best care on MB2. Midwives was always so professional and helpful. Transitional care team was amazing saved my little girl having to be in NICU away from me. Nothing was ever to much and can tell they really care about their patients.

  • My experience of the postnatal ward was very positive, I felt cared for and staff regularly checked in and responded efficiently to any pain relief requests or to assist with my baby whilst I was unable to move myself.

    -Basildon Hospital

    My experience of the postnatal ward was very positive, I felt cared for and staff regularly checked in and responded efficiently to any pain relief requests or to assist with my baby whilst I was unable to move myself.

  • All staff very attentive and supportive. They all do an amazing job and believe no improvements are required. Will definitely look to go back if I ever have another baby.

    -Broomfield Hospital

    All staff very attentive and supportive. They all do an amazing job and believe no improvements are required. Will definitely look to go back if I ever have another baby.

After your baby is born

Giving birth is a life-changing, emotional event, and sometimes your maternity journey may change due to circumstances beyond our control. This may leave you with unanswered questions and cause anxiety.

For more information on navigating these challenges, visit https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/what-happens-straight-after.

 

So how can we help if this happens?

We have a service available where you can meet with a midwife, doctor, or healthcare provider and discuss your experience in confidence and with access to your notes to try and alleviate these fears and prepare you for your future.

Postnatal maternity resources

Are you a new parent looking for tips on caring for yourself and your baby? Check out these resources for support and information after birth.

 

Feedback

We value your feedback on any of this information or any experience of your maternity and or neonatal journey that you would like to share with us.

Contact details

Basildon Hospital

Address: Nether Mayne, Basildon SS16 5NL 

Contact numbers: 

  • Community’s secretary service- call 01268 394599, between Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.
  • Cedar suite- call 01268 524900, and then use the extention number 8088 or 4596.
  • Parentcraft, call 01268 524900 and then use the extension number 8925.
  • Specialist Midwife Infant Feeding- call 01268 54900 and then use the extension number 8830.

Broomfield Hospital

Address: Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET

Contact numbers: 

  • Community midwives- call 01245 513040, between Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 4.00pm.
  • Postnatal ward, open 24/7- call 01245 513566.

Southend Hospital

Address: Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RY 

Contact Number: 01702 435555 

 Extensions 

  • Community- call 01702 435555 and then use the extension number 5487, between Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 4.00pm.
  • Margaret broom 2 (postnatal ward)- call 01702 435555 and then use the extension number 5130. The team is available 24/7 to offer support and advice.
  • Feeding specialist- call 01702 435555 and then use the extension number 7296, between Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 4.00pm.
  • Perinatal wellbeing services- call 01702538170, between Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
  • Infant feeding specialist midwives:  call 01702 435555 and then use the extension number 7296, between Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

St Peter's Hospital

Address: Spital Rd, Maldon CM9 6EG

Contact numbers:

  • Day assessment unit- call 01621 725305 or 01621 725306, between Monday to Sunday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.
  • Appointments- call 01621 725368, between Monday-Friday, 08.00am to 4.00pm.

William Julien Courtauld birthing unit

Address: Rayne Road, St Michael's Health Centre, Braintree, CM7 2QU

  • Birthing unit and community, open 24/7- call 01376 555943 or use the extension numbers 2943/2321.

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