FAQs

If you think you are in labour please contact the MAMAs line on 0300 013 2004 where you can speak to a midwife who will be able to give you individual advice.

No one can book the pool as you only use the pool once in established labour. You can mention when coming in that you would like to use it but if you feel very strongly that you want a pool, you may wish to think about hiring one for use at home

The maternity unit is in a teaching hospital and will have student midwives fully supported by midwives. We also support medical students. You can request not to have a student looking after you if you wish.

Whilst you are on the Labour Ward your partner can stay. Unfortunately this is not possible on the antenatal and postnatal wards as we have to respect the privacy of all the women. However in exceptional circumstances, such as the baby being on the NNU, this can be negotiated if required.

You can book an amenity room on the postnatal ward but not in advance. Ask the midwife after the birth of your baby to try and book an amenity room for you (please note that the rooms at Frimley Park Hospital do not currently have en-suite facilities). You will be charged on a nightly basis and a bill will be sent to you at home once you have left the hospital.

Women who have physiological, vaginal births, are well with well babies, discharge may be 6 hours after the birth. However, many women choose to stay a little longer for some feeding support. Those who have assisted births, either instrumentals or caesareans, will need to usually stay 24 hours or more. This is so we can best care for you and make sure you are well before you return home. Sometimes babies will need additional monitoring and support for some time after the birth before you go home. Everyone is different and it is best to prepare your bag to stay a couple of nights.

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