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Incognito in Childbirth

What is the overnight set up at C&W?

My understanding is there are three options. Is anyone able to confirm? 1. On the ward (free but not private and partner sleeps on chair). 2. Private room in NHS section (at a cost but private, first come first served). Does anyone know the cost and likelihood of getting? 3. Private room in Kensington Wing (at a g...

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No availability in the labour/maternity ward

I thought I’d share this because I still can’t believe it’s happening to me.. I called the hospital at 2am as my waters had broken and my contractions were regular & painful - and they informed me that as their neonatal unit is full, they are not able to take in any patients and that this has been the case for over ...

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Hi everyone, sorry if this has been asked before. Does anyone know if birth partners are able to stay over night after an elective c section? Not expecting a private room or anything of the sort!

Just wondering if they’re able to stay over night on a chair or something? Any experience welcome, thanks in advance x

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No Cesarean Date

I am 38 weeks today and have not been told by the booking team when my (elective) c section date will be. I went to the maternity assessment centre twice last week and saw 2 doctors who I know told the team that mine should be done from 39 weeks as I am at higher risk of DVT due to a previous surgery. I called the t...

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A in Water birth

GBS & Birth Centre

Hello, does anyone know, can I use the birth centre and have a water birth if I have GBS so need antibiotics through a cannula drip? Thanks!

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