To help prevent the spread of winter viruses such as Covid-19, influenza and norovirus (winter vomiting bug), and to protect our patients and staff, please do not visit patients in our hospitals if you have: flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, cold); Covid-19 or influenza, or any other infections; diarrhoea and/or vomiting within the last two days.

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Labour and birth

How to tell if you're in labour and what happens during labour and birth.

Please select one of the following sections to find out more information.

Assisted birth
Early signs of labour
Immediately after birth
What to expect
When to call