Scans
One adult is welcome to accompany all ultrasound scans.
Antenatal appointments and maternity assessment unit
One adult is welcome to attend all hospital appointments with you.
Induction
One birthing partner is welcome to attend your induction with you and stay for all of your labour care. A second birthing partner can join when you are moved to your delivery room.
Labour
One birthing partner is welcome to attend with you for assessment of labour. If it is time to stay a second birthing partner can join you and stay for all of your labour care.
Planned caesareans
Your birthing partner is welcome to attend with you from admission. They will accompany you to theatre for the birth of your baby.
Antenatal and postnatal wards
Two adults as well as your birth partner and siblings are welcome to visit between 8.00am and 8.00pm each day.
We understand that this is a special time for your family but ask that if your child is unwell, they do not come into the hospital environment.
The local maternity service for Northern England have also provided support information about coronavirus and pregnancy. Find out more here.
