You can choose to birth in a birth centre.
The nearest birth centre is at Northampton General Hospital, this is a homely environment which is particularly suitable for all women who are having a straightforward pregnancy, you will be cared for by midwives.
You can read more on the Barratt Birth Centre on the Northampton General Hospital website.
When the time comes for you to have your baby, you will want to be in a place where you feel relaxed, comfortable, confident and secure. The safety of you and your baby is always our priority.
For some women, particularly those who have had complications in previous pregnancies, or who have medical conditions that may affect them or their baby during labour, we would recommend birthing in our delivery suite (labour ward). This is because of the additional facilities available there. However, if this applies to you and you would like to explore other options please ask your midwife, to discuss this with you. Where you can be referred or signposted to access additional support. We have an active Midwifery Advocacy service that is available to support you.
It is your choice where you choose to birth your baby, this may be at home, on our birth centre (based at Northampton General) or labour ward. Midwives and obstetric doctors have a responsibility to advise you, using evidence-based information, to support you to make an informed choice with a referral to birth choices clinic. If you would like further support or advice, you can discuss this with your Midwife.