Fetal Health Unit is located on the ground floor of Rockingham Ward. The unit is a triage and assessment unit for pregnant women who are over 20 weeks pregnant. It provides planned and urgent appointments in an outpatients setting. You are able to self-refer if you have concerns; to do this please call the Fetal Health Unit on 01536 492008 and speak to a midwife will be able to assist.
There are four beds in the main assessment area plus additional scan rooms. Working alongside the antenatal screening department.
Our Team
Fetal Health Unit is staffed by two midwives and one healthcare assistant.
Antenatal Screening is also staffed daily by specialist midwives.
There is a daily scan list run by a midwife sonographer and specialist clinics that run throughout the week led by Consultant Obstetricians and Fetal Medicine Consultants.
Opening times and restrictions
Fetal Health Unit is open 07:00 – 19:30 Monday to Friday and 08:00 – 16:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays. If you require an appointment on a Sunday this will be undertaken on Labour Ward or Willow Ward.
As an outpatient department, you are welcome to bring someone with you to your appointment. Unfortunately you are unable to take children into scan appointments with you.
If you are attending fetal health on a daily basis please speak to one of the fetal health team, who will provide you with a car parking concession.
What should I bring with me?
If you have an appointment on the Fetal Health Unit, please ensure you bring your pregnancy notes with you.