Information for partners

Pregnancy is a very special time for both the pregnant woman, birthing person and their partner.

To help your partner during the final weeks of their pregnancy, take a look at the useful list below:

• Ensure that you can be contacted at all times
• Decide how you will travel to the hospital, if you have arranged a hospital birth
• If you are using your own car to travel to the hospital, ensure that it is in full working order and has plenty of fuel
• Carry out a trial run to travel to the hospital to see how long it takes to get from your house to the hospital
• Remember to pack a bag for yourself, including snacks, a camera, and your phone

Birthing partners are able to stay overnight on the Labour Ward and in the Birth Centre.

Visiting times are in place on our Antenatal and Postnatal Wards, please ensure that you have checked the visiting times and bring a change of clothes for you and your partner.