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"Just to say a big thank you to the midwives at the RVI on Ward 33. Especially Louise - I couldn't have asked for a more kind and helpful midwife than her".
Maternity Unit
Ward 33 RVI
Contact: (0191) 282 5633 - Senior Midwife Lynne McDonald
This is one of the postnatal wards in the maternity unit.
On Ward 33 we care for women and their babies following a straightforward birth. If all is well with you and your baby, you may go home as soon as you wish. A paediatrician (baby doctor) will check that all is well with your baby and then you are free to go home to the care of your community midwife.
Women who live outside the Newcastle area may choose to transfer to their local hospital for their postnatal care. Talk to the midwife caring for you who will advise on the best time to transfer.
How to find us
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Ward 33 is on level two of the Leazes Wing at the RVI.
- Take the lift or stairs behind Main Reception to level two.
- The Maternity Reception desk is the first desk you will see.
- From here you will be directed to the ward.
Staff you are likely to meet
Midwives and health care assistants care for the women on the postnatal wards. In addition, you may meet nursery nurses and neonatal nurses.
Things you need to know
- Please remember, security is extremely important on our Maternity Unit. Doors are always locked and all visitors must press the intercom and speak to a member of staff to access the wards.
- Remember to bring the baby’s car seat to the ward on the day you go home.
- Partners and the baby’s own brothers and sisters may visit from 8am to 8pm and there is a rest period from 12noon until 2pm when all visitors are asked to leave the ward.
- Please make sure all other visitors come between 2pm and 3.30 pm and 6pm to 7.30 pm.
- Do remember – only three visitors are allowed at any one time at the bedside. There is a waiting area at maternity reception for between visits.
- Please remember that babies will not be allowed to leave the ward for any reason until discharge. When you are discharged from Ward 33 you will be accompanied to the reception desk by a member of staff and asked to sign the discharge book.
