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Sometimes we are reluctant to talk honestly about our experiences throughout the pregnancy and after baby is born – just remember you are not alone. 

The closer you are to your pregnant partner, the more you’ll be able to share the experience of pregnancy and birth which is why it is important for all dads and partners to be aware of what happens to a pregnant woman during her pregnancy and throughout the birth.

There are many things to consider when you're having a baby. We share useful links and resources for you here.

We invite everyone who comes to the hospital or uses our services to give feedback on the care and treatment they receive.

Warm water is known to be soothing whilst relaxing and immersion in water during labour can provide immediate relief from pain, tension and tiredness.
 

Oxytocin is a drug that can be used to make your womb contract once your waters have been broken.

Artificial Rupture of Membranes (ARM) is the name of the procedure used to break your waters.

Dinoprostone is a medication used to prepare the cervix for the induction of labor in pregnant women who are at, or near term.

Our midwifes can help you with some coping strategies to use at home for when labour begins. 

This method of induction can be used if the cervix (neck of the womb) is closed, if the balloon catheter is not suitable or if the balloon catheter method has not been successful.

This induction of labour method has minimal side effects and does not need you to be monitored as closely.

Labour is a natural process that usually starts on its own. Sometimes it needs to be started artificially: this is called ‘induced labour’.

Make sure you know what you need to know about how to get to the Birthing Centre, and what to bring with you before your labour begins.

Barnsley Birthing Centre is proud to be able to offer women the use of our low risk room named the Daffodil suite.

We have a purpose built birthing centre. Three of our seven birthing rooms have birthing pools, as well as beds, giving mums-to-be the option of having a water birth.

Caesarean section, or C-section, is an operation to deliver your baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb.

The Birthing centre is located in the Women’s Services which can be accessed at the front of the hospital

You might choose to give birth at home.

If you give birth at home, you’ll be supported by a midwife who will be with you while you’re in labour.

Screening tests are used to find people at higher chance of a health condition. Whether or not to have each test is a personal choice that only the individual invited for screening can make.