• Had a planned c-section which I was very nervous about, staff in the theatre and in recovery were absolutely amazing and were able to support us so we felt comfortable with our new baby.

    -Southend Hospital

    Had a planned c-section which I was very nervous about, staff in the theatre and in recovery were absolutely amazing and were able to support us so we felt comfortable with our new baby.

  • The midwifes at WJC are beyond amazing, the care they provided me throughout my pregnancy, then in my labour and with my baby whilst we stayed a few days after was second to none.

    -William Julien Court Birthing unit

    The midwifes at WJC are beyond amazing, the care they provided me throughout my pregnancy, then in my labour and with my baby whilst we stayed a few days after was second to none.

  • Excellent care. I had a VBAC and was fully supported in all of my choices and well informed with any decisions that were advised for me. I felt listened to and well cared for at all times.

    -Basildon Hospital

    Excellent care. I had a VBAC and was fully supported in all of my choices and well informed with any decisions that were advised for me. I felt listened to and well cared for at all times.

  • Service and level of care received was impeccable. I couldn't have asked for more. Care was outstanding!

    -Broomfield Hospital

    Service and level of care received was impeccable. I couldn't have asked for more. Care was outstanding!

Your birth, our care

We are committed to providing you with exceptional care and support throughout your pregnancy, labour, and birth, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and positive experience. To familiarise yourself with our maternity services, take a look at our virtual maternity video tours, which provide an informative glimpse into our labor and delivery suites, birthing rooms, and postnatal care facilities.

Learn more about the stages of labour and birth at https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth.

Visiting information

One nominated person can stay with you throughout your stay.

Siblings of the newborn can visit between 8am and 8pm.

General visiting times are 1pm to 7pm:

  • Up to two adults may be at the bedside at any one time.
  • Visitors under 16 are not permitted, unless they are siblings of the newborn.

Extended visiting

You may choose one nominated person to stay with you outside normal visiting hours. This may be your birth partner or another support person. Your nominated person must read the extended visiting information and sign the extended visiting agreement before staying. You can change your nominated person at any point during pregnancy, or from night to night during your ward stay. However, changes cannot be made during the night once an out‑of‑hours stay has begun. Each newly nominated person must complete and sign their own visiting agreement.

Read more about our maternity visiting arrangements in the faq page.

Getting ready for birth resources

Ready to meet your little one? Check out our helpful resources for expectant parents, including information on preparing for birth and choosing a birthing location.

 

Virtual tours

Contact details

You can call us on:

Main maternity — call 0300 443 4444

Maternity triage — 0300 443 5555