Contact information, how to find us and visiting

Warwick Hospital

Not too sure about where the maternity departments are located around Warwick Hospital? View the Warwick Hospital map. 

Switchboard -  01926 495321

To contact the following services, dial the Warwick Hospital switchboard number followed by the extension (ext) noted below:

• Labour Ward - Ext 4552 
• Maternity Assessment Suite (MAS) - Ext 8408
• Antenatal Assessment Unit (AAU) - Ext 4090
• Antenatal Clinic (ANC) - Ext 4709
• Swan Ward (Postnatal Ward) - Ext 4547
• Bluebell Birth Centre - Ext 6976/6977
• Community Midwife Teams - Ext 6976/6977
• Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) - Ext 4560 
• Infant Feeding Team - Available by referral
• Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit – Referral from midwife, GP or A&E
• Obstetric Ultrasound (USS) - Ext 6566 

Stratford Hospital

Switchboard - 01789 205831

The Women’s Unit

This is where you go for the Antenatal Assessment Unit (AAU) and Antenatal Clinic. Antenatal Clinics are also offered at Stratford Hospital. 

Maternity Assessment Suite (MAS)

Also known as Maternity Triage. Triage is where patients are assessed to determine the urgency of their need for treatment. Patients will then be treated in order of clinical need, not the time they arrived. 

Labour Ward

Situated at Warwick Hospital. For those whose births require additional care and support.

Labour Ward Theatres

We have two obstetric theatres that are integrated into our Labour Ward. This is so we can transfer you quickly and safely into theatre if needed. 

Bluebell Birth Centre

Our midwifery-led birthing unit at Warwick Hospital. If both you and your baby are well, you might choose to give birth here. Talk to your midwife if you are considering giving birth in Bluebell, they can give you more information and discuss whether this is a suitable option for you and your baby. 

Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU)

Also known as a Neonatal Unit. Our SCBU cares for babies born unwell or premature who may need extra support with breathing, feeding and keeping warm. 

Swan Ward

Swan Ward offers postnatal care. Inductions of Labour are also carried out here.

Transitional Care

Provided on Swan Ward. Transitional care is the support given to babies who are well enough to be cared for at the bedside with their parents but who need a little extra assistance beyond the usual postnatal care given.

Scanning Appointments

Routine scanning appointments take place in the Women’s Unit at Warwick Hospital and at Stratford Hospital. You’ll be advised where to attend your appointment.  

Labour Ward 

You are permitted two birthing partners on labour ward for 24 hours. 

Swan Ward

Mother and Another

We allow one named birth partner to stay 24 hours a day on the ward to support you. They will be asked to wear a wristband to identify them as your named birth partner. Only this person can be present outside general visiting times.

In some circumstances, birth partners can be swapped. This is at the discretion of the midwife in charge of Swan Ward during the shift. If a swap is agreed, the return time will be agreed by the midwife in charge. Many factors will be considered during the decision-making process, and this cannot be guaranteed.

Patients’ children

Only siblings of your baby can visit Swan Ward. Visiting hours are between 09:00 and 21:00, with your named birth partner supervising children at all times. 

General Visiting

Two visitors are permitted between the hours of 16:00 and 18:00 (this is in addition to your named birth partner). 

SCBU 

Parents, siblings and grandparents of the baby have unrestricted access to SCBU. There can be up to three people at each cot, at one time. Other visitors are welcome between 18.30 and 19.30. All visitors must be accompanied by a parent.

Warwick Hospital

There are two visitor car parks at Warwick Hospital. These are Car Park A and Car Park B. 

Building work is ongoing in parts of the main visitor car park (Car Park A), causing possible disruptions. This work is to support the Trust to develop a new main entrance and elective hub. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Stratford Hospital

Work is currently underway to develop a new diagnostic facility. For health and safety reasons, the paved route from the multi-storey car park to Building One will be out of use during the construction period. This has resulted in increasing the patient journey to Building One.

We would encourage visitors to Building One to drop patients off in the "drop off zone" at the front of Building One and then park in the multi-storey car park.

This is where our practice midwifery teams are based. You may be invited to attend a Children and Family Centre in your local area for your antenatal and postnatal care. 

Lillington Children and Family Centre

• 3 Mason Avenue, Leamington, Warwickshire, CV32 7QE
• Tel - 01926 337506

Westgate Children and Family Centre

• Bowling Green Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4DD
• Tel – 01926 490629

Lighthorne Heath and District Children and Family Centre

• Stratford Road, Lighthorne Heath, Leamington, Warwickshire, CV33 9TW
• Tel – 01926 691105

Stratford Children and Family Centre

• Drayton Avenue, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9PB
• Tel – 01926 266624

Kingsway Children and Family Centre

• Baker Avenue, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3HB
• Tel – 01926 336793

Alcester Children and Family Centre

• c/o St. Nicholas’ Church of England Primary School, St. Faiths Road, Alcester, B49 6AG
• Tel – 01789 764093

Badger Valley Children and Family Centre

• Tilemans Lane, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4HP
• No staffed reception