Visiting information and maternity services updates
Get the latest updates on any changes to our services and find out when you can visit your partner/family member
Visiting hours
If you have a cesarean or an assisted birth, you may need to stay in hospital for up to 48 hours. After the birth, we’ll transfer you to Rothschild Ward for additional monitoring.
Rothschild Ward visiting hours
For one named support person only, usually your birthing partner:
9am to 9pm
For one additional support person and siblings:
3pm to 7pm
No other visitors allowed.
Labour Ward visiting hours
For 2 birth partners:
9am to 9pm
For children visiting their parent:
3pm to 7pm
Maternity services updates
Antenatal classes
We’re currently running our antenatal classes online.
Face masks
You don’t need to wear a face mask unless a member of our team asks you to.
This may be because of patients with compromised immunity, flu or Covid.
You can wear a fluid resistant facemask if you prefer. They’re available on wards and at all entrances to our hospitals.
If you prefer the staff looking after you to wear a facemask, ask them. You can also remind them to wash their hands. We want you to feel safe and comfortable in our care.