Welcome to the Maternity Ward
When you arrive at the maternity ward, you will have a midwife assigned to take care of you. They will show you to your room and explain how things work. Your midwife's name will be on the staff board by the main entrance. Call Bells Each room has a call bell or pull cord you can use to call for help. When you press or pull the call bell, a member of staff will come to help you as soon as they can and will show you how to use it when you arrive.
Please use the nearest call bell to ask for help if you: Have heavy bleeding or pass blood clots
Have smelly blood loss Feel generally unwell Are concerned your baby is unwell Have any problems feeding your baby You need help with moving or getting in or out of your bed (including help going to the toilet) There is something you need that is out of your reach Please don’t ever feel that you can’t or shouldn’t use your call bell. We are here to help you stay safe during your time in hospital. We will always respect your privacy, dignity and independence so this shouldn’t stop you from using your call bell to ask for help.
Call Bell
Pull Cord
Push the orange button if you need assistance
Pull the cord if you need assistance
If you have any worries or problems, we are here to help and answer any questions you have.
We hope you have a comfortable stay with us.
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