Your birth - your choice
Expecting a baby is a very exciting time, and now you can choose where your child is brought into the world. We have given you some information here about the options available to you so that you can discuss them further with your midwife, partner and family.
You can have your baby:
Both hospitals at the trust are teaching hospitals and students may be present. If you do not wish a student to be involved in your care please could you let you midwife know.
What are the main things I need to consider when deciding where I want my baby to be born?
There are important factors that you need to consider when making your decision. These include:
- your safety
- the safety of your baby
- your own personal choice
- where you will feel most comfortable, confident, relaxed and in control of your labour and delivery
- the facilities you may require for birth
Your community midwife will assess your needs to advise if you are low risk and under the care of a midwife for your pregnancy or high risk requiring a consultant obstetrician for your pregnancy care and labour. Your midwife will discuss the reasons for the options available to you when discussing your choices.
Any choices you make during your early pregnancy may be affected by any problems that develop during your pregnancy. If any of these affect your choices then these will be discussed with you by your midwife or obstetric doctor.