When to contact your Midwife or the hospital:

  • If you think your labour has started and you are having contractions regularly.
  • If your waters have broken.
  • If you have any fresh blood loss.
  • If you have any severe abdominal pain.
  • If your baby's movements slow down or stop.

If you have any concerns, please feel free to ring your Maternity Triage for advice 24/7. When you ring, we will ask for your personal details.

If it's your birth partner calling, they will need to know your personal details so we can access your information to best advise you. We will also need to speak to you directly at some point during the conversation.

In labour

When you are at your chosen place of birth and ready to stay, you will be cared for by a Midwife. The Midwife will assess how your labour is progressing and advise you on the next steps. Your birth partner may stay with you.

Please discuss with the midwife your birth preferences or any particular wishes you have regarding your labour.