Patients & visitors

You can call the labour ward triage number at any time for advice.

If you think you may be in labour (having painful regular contractions coming roughly every 2-4 min lasting approx 45-60 seconds)

If you think your waters have broken

If you are concerned that your baby’s movements have altered from the normal pattern

If you have any vaginal bleeding

If you have any signs of labour prior to 37 weeks pregnant (premature)

Concerns that you are unwell (e.g. you have a temperature)

You need reassurance

Any other worries

You may be wondering what you need to bring to hospital, please see Ready Steady Baby information for a helpful list.

NOTE - you will need a car seat if you are driving your baby home but this can stay in the car until needed.

When to call the hospital & what to pack