Maternity led unit at Kings

[Nunheadfamily]

Wondering if anyone has received care in this unit or knows how to request carer there? I understand it is a very small unit. any advice appreciated as can't see alot of reference to it in the paperwork or web info but definitely saw a sign to the unit when we were at the hospital for a scan this week.

Thanks victoria

[londonhypnobirthing]

Is it the midwife-led suite you're referring to? If so it's two rooms they have which are designed to create a home-from-home environment. There are two rooms, the Beach Room and the Woodland Room, and both rooms feature a birthing pool and a double bed, calming wall murals, as well as a support sling that enables women to maintain an upright position when giving birth. Run entirely by midwives, the suite is designed to be a more relaxed place for women with low risk pregnancies to give birth. If you're having a healthy pregnancy and they're free when you go into labour, you'll be able to use them - speak to your midwife and express a preference in using them and she should be able to tell you more.

[Nunheadfamily]

Thanks for that, really helpful, would like to hear of any local mums who have used these rooms for birthing

[Sicilia]

Hi

I used the beach room in mid March with the wonderful Lanes midwives. It was fantastic- spacious, huge birthing pool and lots of things to help aid an active birth. We were back home 3 hours after the birth, and just 5 after arriving. It's obviously a very personal decision, but for me one of the great attractions was an environment so close to home (my first was delivered at home), but with the security of having lots of help on hand - we had a bit of a scare towards the end and knowing we were at the hospital was very reassuring.

Hope that helps!

[londonhypnobirthing]

Quite a few of the mums I've taught have had their babies there. If you PM me your email address I can put them in touch x

[sillywoman]

You have to be a low risk to be able to use the rooms I think - something they will asses once you reach about 36 weeks.