We are extremely busy in our emergency department so please use our services wisely. In emergency and life-threatening cases continue to come forward as normal or call 999.

However, if you are unsure about where to go, please call NHS 111 before coming to our emergency department who can best advise you on your next step.

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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