Our maternity ward moved on Tuesday 27 August 2024
We moved our postnatal maternity beds to Sir Thomas Moore (STM) Ward, located in a building opposite Rockingham Wing.
The new ward area provides a better and brighter environment for our patients after birth, with smaller bays and ensuite bathrooms.
Moving these beds has enable us to complete propping of parts of the Rockingham Wing roof, which contains RAAC, and improve the environment of the building before reopening our maternity ward there later in the year.
The safety and experience of our patients and their babies are of paramount importance to us. Any moves to STM after birth will be fully supported by our Maternity team.
Antenatal patients will be looked after in Willow Ward on the ground floor of Rockingham Wing.
Maternity Helpline
Please call 01536 492848, if you have any questions or concerns with your pregnancy; if you are worried your baby’s movements have reduced or you think you are in labour.
Open 24 hours a day 7 days week.
Book your new pregnancy with the Midwifery Team
To book your new pregnancy with the Midwifery Team please contact the team below depending on where your GP is based. If leaving a voicemail please leave your full name, date of birth and contact number. We aim to come back to you within a week. A midwife will arrange a booking appointment with you.
Wellingborough and East Northants Midwifery Team
(Wellingborough, Earls Barton, Wollaston, Bozeat, Rushden, Thrapston, Raunds, Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough)
Telephone: 03000 272255
Between 9am and 12pm (midday), Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.
Kettering Midwifery Team
(Kettering, Finedon, Burton Latimer, Mawsley, Desborough, Rothwell)
Telephone: 01536 492889
Between 9am and 12pm (midday), Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.
Corby Midwifery Team
(Corby, Oundle, Market Harborough)
Telephone: 01536 494101
Between 9am and 12pm (midday), Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.
Visiting our Maternity Services
- Visiting is between 8am-8pm for birth partners and siblings and 3pm-8pm for two other visitors on antenatal and postnatal wards . There are not currently facilities for birth partners to stay overnight on the ward, this is something that is constantly under review. Children who are not siblings of the newborn are not permitted on the ward.
- Two birthing partners can accompany you whilst in labour.
- For pregnant people - your birth partner can accompany you to all your appointments including your scans, however children are unable to attend.
- There is a drop off area outside Rockingham Wing, but currently no parking directly outside. Please park in the multi-story car park and ask your midwife about an extended stay car parking permit.
- We are currently having some urgent estates work done on the front and upper levels of Rockingham Wing. Please bear with us during this time.
- Our postnatal care is provided in Sir Thomas Moore (STM) Ward, located opposite Rockingham Wing in car park A.
If a visitor or support partner has a positive test or are displaying symptoms of COVID they are asked to remain at home. Please continue to use hand gels or wash hands, as appropriate. If you have any concerns, please speak to your midwife.
COVID Guidance
If you develop COVID during your pregnancy please notify your midwife as additional care planning may be required.
Please be assured that we will continue to support partners attending scans and births during this time.
If you have symptoms of COVID and are coming to hospital please inform the midwifery team prior to your arrival to ensure you are cared for appropriately.
If you are COVID positive during your stay you will be asked to wear a face mask other than when in active labour. Staff looking after you will also be wearing masks and other protective clothing.
COVID vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives. The coronavirus (COVID) vaccines available in the UK are the safest and most effective way to protect you and your baby. Please speak to your GP to book.
Patient Information Leaflets
Maternity leaflets related to COVID
Useful Information
Don't wait to see how you feel tomorrow (YouTube Video) - If you feel something isn't right please contact your midwife, don't wait to see how you feel tomorrow.