Home birthing service paused at Kettering General Hospital
We have made the decision to pause our home birth services, operating from Kettering General Hospital. The decision follows a review of our home birth services across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, which highlighted some challenges for the service.
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Chief Nurse Julie Hogg said: “This has been a difficult decision, and we apologise for any disappointment it may cause. However, our priority is the safety of the women, families and babies using our services, and supporting our colleagues to provide this care.
“We plan to pause the services until late spring to enable us to safely build a robust and strengthened service. We will keep you informed of our progress.”
Women and families using the services will continue to be offered a personalised plan of care.
We appreciate your support. Our community midwives are contacting those who were due to have a homebirth. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your community midwife, who will be able to speak to you about your options.