Rosie birth centre

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The Rosie birth centre is run by experienced

midwives and maternity

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support workers who provide a 24 hour

midwifery led service, providing labour assessment

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1 to 1 midwifery care in labour

and post-natal care.

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The very best centre can be found at the front of

the Rosie Hospital's main entrance on level one.

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Press the buzzer to gain entry

and you'll be greeted and shown to your room

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before attending.

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Please telephone the birth centre on 01223 217003,

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so that plans can be made for your arrival.

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Often, advice can be provided over the phone

to help you plan to come in at the right time

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for you.

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The Rosie Birth Centre has two assessment rooms

where you may be seen

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if your daughters have gone before labour

or for an antenatal or postnatal appointment.

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There are ten birthing suites, each

with a generously sized birthing pool,

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an en-suite, shower, toilet, double bed,

and some have access to the garden.

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There's mood lighting

and the temperature of the room can be adjusted.

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And there's also a CD player

and some Bluetooth speakers available.

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If you wish to remain active

and try a variety of positions in number,

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there are several items to support this.

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These include birthing bowls, stools,

mats, beanbags, rails to hold on to and the cup,

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a large inflated shape

that can be used in a variety of ways,

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but is often used in a kneeling position.

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Nutrition and hydration

are especially important in labour, and after birth

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we have a water dispenser in the waiting room

and in the birth centre itself,

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there's a kitchen

where birth partners are encouraged to fetch

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snacks from, including hot drinks,

fruit juice sandwiches and other light bites.

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We can support use of hypnobirthing

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techniques here

and help you to create a calming environment.

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The pool can be filled deeply with warm water,

and this has many benefits

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helping you to manage as your labor progresses.

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We also offer Entonox, also known as gas and air.

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And this may be used whilst you're in the pool.

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Other options for pain relief

include an injection of diamorphine.

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If further pain relief is required, transfer

to the main delivery unit can be arranged

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for times when a transfer to the main delivery

unit is required.

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We have a direct, which means this can be achieved

within a few minutes and in privacy.