Who can have their baby at the midwife-led birth unit (MLBU)?

Having a baby at the MLBU is suitable for:

• Women who are fit and healthy and have not had any complications in this pregnancy or a previous pregnancy (such as a caesarean section) that could affect labour and birth.
• Women who go into labour between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy and want a normal, natural birth experience.

If you are under the care of a consultant obstetrician, you may still be eligible to have your baby at the birth unit. Please discuss this at your antenatal clinic appointment. You may also discuss any queries with your community midwife or contact the birth unit midwives directly.