At Warwick Hospital we offer all women and birthing people who have had a baby here, an opportunity to discuss the events surrounding their baby’s birth. You can discuss your birth experience with your midwife at any time, however, if you think you would benefit from the opportunity to reflect further on what happened and how you felt, please email our Birth Listening email address – birth.
A member of the Birth Listening Team will email you as soon as possible to arrange an appointment with an experienced midwife. We offer face-to-face sessions during a weekly clinic. We also offer sessions by telephone or on Microsoft Teams if this would suit you better.
We try to arrange appointments to take place within two to four weeks of your email. There is no time limit after the birth, however, we recommend that you wait at least six to eight weeks so that you have had time to process what has happened. You can attend the appointment with your birth partner (or somebody else) if you would like to.
Warwick Hospital is delighted to have been awarded a Certificate of Commitment by the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative. This recognises our commitment to supporting parents to make informed choices about how they feed and care for their babies. Warwick Hospital is proud to be working towards full Baby Friendly accreditation.
If you would like to leave us feedback, have concerns or would like to make a complaint, please visit the your views matter page on this website.
Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)
ARC is a national charity which provides non-directive support and information to parents before, during and after antenatal testing.
Tel: 0207 7137486
Or text: 07908 683004
E-mail: info
Birthrights
Birthrights is a charity which exists to protect your human rights during pregnancy and childbirth.
Change Grow Live
Change Grow Live Warwickshire is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service.
Click here for more information about Change Grow Live Warwickshire
DadPad
Dadpad, developed by the NHS, provides support for new dads.
Click here for more information about DadPad
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a useful resource to find out more about the condition and the support available.
Domestic Abuse
This website provides information about domestic abuse and details where you can find support.
Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Down Syndrome UK
Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a national charity passionate about empowering parents and professionals to improve the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families in the UK.
Click here for more information about DSUK
Fitter Futures Warwickshire
Fitter Futures Warwickshire is an adult weight management programme which supports behaviour change around healthy eating, weight management and physical activity to manage weight loss and maintain this long term. You may also be eligible to receive a referral to Slimming World for a free 12 week programme.
Healthy Start Scheme
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. For more information visit the Healthy Start Scheme website.
Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry and Warwickshire's Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) ensure the views, experiences and ideas of local mothers and birthing people contribute to the development of local maternity care by collecting feedback and sharing information. For more information visit Coventry & Warwickshire Maternity Neonatal Voices Partnership's Linktree account.
To contact the MNVP for Coventry and Warwickshire email: cwmaternitynvp
NHS Warwickshire Stop Smoking in Pregnancy Service
Provides help and advice on stopping smoking in pregnancy.
Preeclampsia Foundation
Click here for information on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
The RCOG create lots of patient leaflets which you may find helpful.
To access these resources click here
Sands - Stillborn and Neonatal Death Charity
Sands is a national helpline and is for anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby and wants to talk to someone about their experience.
Tel: 0808 1643332
Email: helpline
The Lily Mae Foundation
The Lily Mae Foundation supports parents and families after a stillbirth, neonatal death, miscarriage or medical termination.
https:/
The Motherhood Group
A group dedicated to sharing and supporting the black maternal experience.
Click here for more information about the Motherhood Group
The Queer Parenting Partnership
Birth and parenting support for LGBTQ+ people in the UK.
Click here to find out more about the Queer Parenting Partnership
Tommy’s
Tommy's is a UK charity researching the causes and prevention of pregnancy complications, miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Their website contains lots of helpful information about pregnancy and birth.
Twins Trust - we support twins, triples and more
The Twin Trust’s mission is to:
- Provide twins, triplets or more – and their families – with the information needed to make informed decisions
- Facilitate a network of community support
- Ensure that our community’s unique needs are understood by the professionals who care for them and reflected in research, care standards and public policy
Click here for more information about the Twins Trust
Twinline is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 19:00 to 22:00
Call: 0800 1380509
If you would prefer not to call but would still like to contact the team for some support, complete Twins Trust's short online form and someone from the charity will get back to you.