Maternity Unit
Preparation for labour and birth
Contact: (0191) 282 4555 - Parent Education Secretary
This session is offered as an option for women and their partners who are unable to attend the classes offered by their Community Midwives and will explain all aspects of labour and birth including:
- How to recognise early labour
- How to cope with the early stages of being in labour
- What can happen when labour does not go as planned
- Caesarian section and Assisted birth of your baby
- Ways to manage the pain of labour and how to plan for your labour and the birth
- Visit to the maternity wards
The session is usually held at weekends - contact our Parent Education Secretary for more information.
Contact us
The Parent Education Team use a telephone answering service. We receive a large volume of requests to the service therefore there may be a delay in returning your call. We aim to respond to all requests within 10 working days.
We also have an e-mail address
or write to us at:
Parent Education Team
Level 4 Leazes Wing
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle
NE1 4LP
