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The Rosie Hospital is set for a new era ... a multi-million pound extension that will meet maternity service needs for a growing population.

Progress so far ...

• Main Rosie entrance on Robinson Way closed on 26 November until mid 2012 to make way for the build
• Construction of the extension formally started on 10 January 2011
• A ceremony to mark the start of the build took place on 17 January 2011 with new mums and their babies guests of honour
• Completion of extension expected mid 2012
• The latest newsletter containing updates on the build is available on the right-hand side to download

Why the Rosie Hospital needs a new extension ...

Since opening its doors in 1983, the Rosie has delivered tens of thousands of babies and earned a reputation as one of the leading maternity hospitals in the country. During that time, Cambridge has grown rapidly – which has placed increasing demands on our maternity and neonatal services.

 

In 2008/9, there were more than 5,500 deliveries at the Rosie but in little more than a decade, that figure is expected to reach 7,500.

 

 

What will the extension provide ...

Plans are in place to build a 3-storey linked extension to the front of the current Rosie Hospital in order to provide:

 

Purpose-built Midwife-Led Birthing Unit with 10 en-suite rooms with birthing pools will be built to provide a relaxed environment for women with ‘low-risk’ pregnancies ie for women who have had a healthy pregnancy and are expecting an uncomplicated birth.

 

Expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) for babies who need extra care after birth. There will be separate overnight en-suite accommodation to allow parents to stay close to their baby.

 

The Rosie is already one of three level three centres for neonatal care in the East of England – the highest level of care available – and sees babies from across the region. As a result, many parents often have to travel long distances to be here. 

The Rosie will continue to work closely with neighbouring hospitals to provide excellent neonatal care. Babies who aren’t from the Cambridge area will be transferred to their local hospital as soon as they are well enough by the Acute Neonatal Transfer Service – a 24-hour specialist ambulance service for the region which is also based at the Rosie.

 

Expanded Fetal Medicine Department and Day Assessment Unit offering diagnostic tests and monitoring for women with higher risk pregnancies.

 

Magnetic Resonance (MRI) scanner for mother and baby imaging which is likely to include facilities for ultrasound scanning, neurophysiological monitoring plus a 3D optical imaging system.

 

The plans also include;

• a counselling suite
• cafe area
• outside space for patients and families to relax in
• obstretric operating theatre and supporting accommodation on level 3 of the existing Rosie Hospital. This is Phase 2 of the build which is likely to start in Summer 2012
  

> Ceremony to mark the start of the Rosie extension

 

 

 

 

 

 

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