Friarage Maternity Centre

Please continue to share your experience of the FMC by leaving a review, writing a comment or sharing a photo. We love reading them all & so do the other lovely mum's and mums-to-be.
Thank you to Ellie for sharing her experience and photo of her gorgeous baby Ivy. Congratulations from us all at the FMC.
Our beautiful baby girl Ivy Eva Brand was brought into the world on 5th August 2018. We definitely made the right decision choosing the Friarage to deliver our baby and I had ...the most wonderful birthing experience from start to finish. The midwives were absolutely astonishing - the care, compassion, support and help we received throughout my whole labour and post natal stay was outstanding. Thank you so much for helping to bring our precious little girl into the world and ensuring that as first time parents we were extremely well supported. We will most certainly be back. All our love Tom, Ellie and Ivy Brand xx A little special mention in particular to Lisa, Genevieve and Laura - absolutely wonderful human beings!!!!
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Thanks to Vicky for sharing her lovely experience with us at the FMC. We are so glad you enjoyed our birthing pool. Congratulations on the birth of Charlotte.
On the 31st July your amazing team of midwives helped us bring our beautiful baby girl into this world. I had the best experience during my labour - it was everything I had wished for. I really wanted to labour in the pool. My birthing plan was to use the pool, no bright lights and soft music in the background. When we ...walked into the room the room was already set out how I had imagined. It was heavenly. I am so pleased my pregnancy allowed us to use your facilities as we really did not want to go anywhere else. We can not thank you enough - with special recognition to Laura and Jill - our heros. Love Vicky, Simon and Charlotte Lawrie xx
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Team FMC wish our lovely Leah all the best as she prepares for her new arrival. We can't wait to meet baby Thwaites!

We had to share these cute photos of the lovely babies that came to join us at our afternoon tea 💖💙

Thank you to everyone who entered our competition at the FMC afternoon tea in celebration of Breastfeeding week. All of our team loved reading your comments on 'The best thing about breastfeeding'
Below are just a few of the lovely responses to share with you all.
... "The best thing is that I get to enjoy such a special bond with my little boy that will be different to every other bond he will ever have."
"The best thing about breastfeeding is having a ready meal for my 2nd baby when out and about entertaining 2 children....aswell as the close cuddles."
"The best thing is all the extra sleep!"
"The best thing about breastfeeding is knowing that whatever is wrong you can fix it and make your baby so happy in a way nobody else can."
The WINNER of the competition is Nicola Bowes. Please contact the Friarage Maternity Centre to arrange your Massage 🤗
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Thank you to everyone who came to our afternoon tea yesterday at the Friarage Maternity Centre. We loved sharing our afternoon with you and have some lovely photographs to follow.
Details of the competition winner will be announced on our page shortly. Xx

To celebrate National Breastfeeding Week we invite you to join us for afternoon tea at the Friarage Maternity Centre on Tuesday 26th June from 2-4pm.
We look forward to seeing you all there for lots of tea & cake 🍰☕

Please message Beth O'Shea-Godbolt for details or access the Catterick Breasfeeding support page.

A big thanks to everyone who entered our Aromatherapy Competition!! ⭐TONI MUIR YOU ARE OUR LUCKY WINNER⭐ To organise your treatment please call 01609 763093 after 7pm.

Only £0.99 Tag someone you know who's pregnant :-) https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MT 15JTE…

🤱In celebration of National Breastfeeding Week we are hosting an Afternoon Tea at the Friarage Maternity Centre on Tues 26th June. Whether you're a new breastfeeding mum and keen to meet others, a confident long established feeder or a new mum to be, all welcome 😀 Drop by for a cuppa and a cake anytime between 2 and 4pm. Feel free to use this chance to look around the maternity unit also. Tag friends you think may be interested.
The infant feeding workshop is also going to held on this day 1-3pm, so if you would like to book a slot do so soon as there are limited spaces available. Call 01609 763093 or message.

🌟 DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THIS COMPETITION🌟
WIN A RELAXING PREGNANCY OR POSTNATAL AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE. Can be a treat for yourself or given as a thoughtful gift to someone you know that is having or has recently had a baby.
All you need to do to enter is LIKE OUR PAGE, SHARE THIS POST AND TAG ANY 3 x PEOPLE IN IT. ... You have until 24th May at midnight.
Hopefully people will also take the time to read ‘Our Story’. 😃
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"For expectant and adopting parents and those with babies under 1. Each week I invite a different speaker or introduce a topic myself with themes that promote well-being and discovery as parents make the transition to becoming a new family. As an Antenatal Teacher and Postnatal Practitioner my focus is on nurturing the adults in the the group, giving opportunities to explore the challenges and triumphs of parenthood and meet new friends. All too often nowadays adults start a family, miles from their own families and with no support network, which can make life incredibly hard. My goal is to facilitate the formation of new networks so that parents feel supported on their journey, can make choices that feel right for them and can enjoy life." Cathryn Dorling

Don't miss out on your opportunity to attend our fantastic infant feeding workshop. There are a few available slots left for the 30th May, 1-3pm.
Call 01609 763093 to get booked on :-)

⭐BRAND NEW SERVICE HERE AT THE FRIARAGE MATERNITY CENTRE!⭐
Don't miss out on the final RELAXATION SESSION at the Friarage Maternity Centre, Northallerton.
22nd May 10am or 12pm
... £6 per session lasting for 1hr 20mins.
Check out website and book online or contact lynsey farrell for details. https://www.lynseyfarrell.co.uk/
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Would just like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all involved and how amazing my experience giving birth to my son was at the friarage Maternity centre on 28/1/18.

Having quite a stressful birth in another hospital with my first I was quite anxious as to what to expect this time around. I needn't have worried at all.

From the moment I arrived at the centre I felt relaxed, in control and as calm as I could be given the situation. Tracey our midwife was unintrusive and very supportive throughout, letting my body take control and guiding me through every moment calmly which led me to have a very relaxed, natural and uncomplicated birth.

The after care was outstanding too. Both my partner and I were well looked after and there was always someone on hand to answer any questions and help with getting breastfeeding under way.

Not once were we made to feel an inconvenience and that no one had the time to help in anyway we needed.

I really couldn't praise the maternity centre enough and would highly recommend to anyone considering going here. It's an amazing Facility and one I would hate to see us loose.



Again I would like to say a massive thank you in particular to Tracey and Leah for all your help and support throughout the birth and post care and to the lovely ladies that let me come in for an hour one evening for extra breast feeding support.

I would also like to thank Ruth, Bev and Claire who looked after us pre and post pregnancy and for all your support afterwards to ensure both my baby, family and I got off to the best start we could. �

What an amazing service I received today. Having breast feeding issues and doubting myself that I could continue , I was invited into the friarage for the day to be given support and help. The support I was given and reassurance was amazing. I and Bertie were looked after superbly and wanted for nothing while we were there. The centre is much more than just a delivery suit it’s a place of help advice and support also. Thank you

Well what can I say other than a massive thank you to all the staff at Friarage Maternity Centre for the incredible care and support throughout our birthing experience. A massive thank you to Kate and Jo for delivering our beautiful baby boy into the world safely and with complete care and understanding for all our needs. The experience will be one we will never forget and we are truly grateful for the way we were looked after throughout our whole stay. Lukas Orlando Bishop was delivered on Friday 27th April at 2pm weighing 8lb 10oz and we could not be happier. Thank you so much �����

We were booked in to go to the Friarage and even though we didn't quite make it and had an unplanned home birth, we were whisked off to the Friarage afterwards. The care and support I was given over the 24 hours I was in was fantastic. All the midwives I met were lovely and they could not do enough for me, my husband and my little boy. We had a few issues with breast feeding which they were extremely helpful with and they were in no rush to discharge me until I felt confident enough to go it alone. I don't feel like I would have got this quality of care anywhere else so thank you to everyone in the Friarage Maternity Centre for such a great experience.

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone at the Friarage for their fantastic care and support throughout the delivery of our baby boy on 11/1/18. All of the midwives were absolutely brilliant and could not have done any more to make us feel safe and guide us through labour. We cannot recommend the Friarage enough. We had some problems getting our little boy to breastfeed effectively and the ladies on the unit were fabulous in helping us through a difficult time. We were able to stay on the unit until we felt confident to feed. The time you took to help us with feeding was invaluable.Thank you for making the birth of our first baby extra special - you gave us a fantastic positive experience that we will never forget. Love from Nicky, Dan and baby Isaac x x x

We have just had our first baby at the Friarage on Christmas Eve and the care both me and my partner received before, during and after was excellent! I was in the birthing pool for the majority of my labour and I would recommend it to anybody thinking about it! The Friarage has a home away from home feel that puts you at ease and the midwives were just amazing! I really can't thank the midwives enough for the care they provide �

We had our baby boy Jack at the Friarage on 11.12.17 and were so so grateful for the amazing support and help from the Gill, Amber, Kirsty and everyone at the maternity centre. We had such a positive experience delivering him which I never thought I’d say! Unfortunately I had to be transferred to James Cook afterwards but I wouldn’t have changed a thing about where we chose to deliver and can’t thank the team enough for all they did for our little family. The transfer was done so quickly and Gill and Amber supported me through everything and even stayed up at James Cook for a while.

Thank you all so much�

We had an amazing experience at the Friarage for the birth of our first baby 2 weeks ago. From the first phone call to the midwives to the moment we left, the level of 1 to 1 care we received was just incredible.

We first came in while still in the early stages of labour, and although we ended up going back home that evening, I was well looked after, fed and given a gorgeous lavender bath! I felt no pressure to leave and I was helped to feel relaxed and calm.

During the delivery of our baby I knew we were in safe hands, and Kate our midwife could not have been more supportive. After the birth the support and care continued, everything from help with breastfeeding to the endless supply of tea and toast! We can’t thank the midwives who looked after us enough.

The Friarage is a truly amazing place and is highly recommended by us!

We experienced nothing but friendly staff who supported my wife to deliver a healthy baby boy. Thank you for all of your hard work in supporting us. Staff were approachable but also noticed that at points we found things a little tricky but were able to broach things in a caring, compassionate and sensitive way. Your guidance and reassurance to both my wife and myself is valued and we are very grateful that this local service is available for us to access. We would definitely recommend the Centre- please feel free to pass this post on as feedback to your Clinical Matron.

The most amazing place to have a baby so supportive and caring. It was so lovely to have midwives that care about your birth plan and how you would like to give birth. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful facility. Cannot fault the team there they are all incredible. Thank you for such a wonderful birth experience. Xx

The care I received here while having my daughter was second to none.

From the moment we arrived we got outstanding care and had a fantastic experience.

Thank you so much to Kate and Lyndsey who helped bring my Adriana safely into the world I will treasure these memories for the rest of my days both of you where amazing and so caring. Anyone thinking of coming here to have there baby please do you won’t regret it



Wonderful place ����

So pleased to have the unique opportunity to have had a great natural water birth at the Friarage almost a week ago. The midwives and staff were amazing during and after labour. Even going for hearing test with baby a few days later made it feel like coming home.

My partner and I cannot praise the staff at the Friarage Maternity Centre enough. Giving birth is so much more than a ‘medical procedure’ it is a time when a woman can feel lonely, vulnerable and scared however, the staff went out of their way to ensure I felt safe, relaxed and genuinely cared for which in turn made me feel at ease, comfortable and made everything a positive experience when bringing my child into the world.

My lovely midwife went out of her way to ensure I had a calming and natural birthing experience, I opted for a water birth and she set up lovely candles, music, lighting and added lavender oil to the water too which was also set at the perfect temperature.



After the birth the level of outstanding care continued, nothing was too much trouble and I was able to stay for a long as I needed and never once felt like I had to leave. My partner and I had our own room and were both able to sleep undisturbed, and once we did wake up we had lots of tea and toast on tap! However, most importantly the staff were there for my baby and I; assisting me with establishing breastfeeding and helping me with any questions or concerns that I had.



All in all the woman-centred care at the FMC is excellent and I genuinely can’t fault it in any way. Would highly recommend to all expecting mums to be.

My husband and I had our 2nd baby girl on 27th June at the Friarage. It was a wonderful experience made really special by our midwife Sam Welford who put us at ease from the moment we arrived. She had filled the pool, set the room up for us so it felt comfortable and relaxing. She gave us space and privacy but supported and encouraged us throughout the labour. The next day we were looked after by a different midwife who was just as attentive, she helped with feeding and couldn't do enough to help! Cannot recommended this place highly enough. We are so grateful to everyone who helped bring our baby girl into the world safely.

Just over a week ago we finally got to meet out beautiful baby girl Isobel grace surprising us 15 days early and arriving pretty quickly we are so lucky to have the friarage so close, all the staff where amazing so helpful and supportive especially Deborah who delivered Isobel she was fantastic couldn’t of hoped for a better labour!

I was all booked to go the the friarage for the birth of my second child, having chose JCUH for my first as I didn’t know what to expect, I knew I wanted to go to the friarage this time around.

The staff were so amazing. I didn’t quite get the relaxing water birth I’d planned as I arrived only 3 minutes before my baby was born. Blue lighted in an ambulance as it all happened so fast!!! I was full of panic but the Midwives and the room were peaceful and relaxing,candles and lights lit and the pool was perfectly warm to get in if I had had the time. Afterwards we were left to take it all in,in a huge room. Midwives there to help if we needed or left us alone enough to chill out too. I didn’t need to stay the night but I would happily of if needs be. Would definately recommended the friarage. It was the fastest but nicest experience and I can’t thank the midwives (and ambulance crew) enough. ��

I just want to start with a massive thank you to the midwife team. From the moment I arrived to the moment I left they were very attentive and reassuring.

As it was my first baby I didn’t know what to expect the team made me feel as relaxed as can be.

I ended up having a water birth which was fantastic with lavender oils and dim lighting which helped to relax.

I would highly recommend going to the FMC over anywhere else.

I wouldn’t of wanted to have my little Bettie Rose anywhere else!

I had the most amazing experience at the FMC. The care and support from all the midwives was fantastic. It really was luxury treatment and care before, during and after birth. Thank you so much for giving us such positive memories of the day we welcomed our baby girl into the world.

I don't even know where to begin!! After initially telling James Cook we were on our way we ended up having to take a detour to the Friarage and it was the best detour we could of imagined. We turned up with our 3 year old in tow and nothing was ever an issue! I was only in the hospital 1 1/2 before our little princess made her appearance but I have never felt in such calm safe and capable hands as I did with Lyndsey.. she gave me the most amazing back rub all the way through and was so encouraging.. from arriving unannounced to all the offers of tea and toast at 4am in the morning to all the support with breast feeding and even the discharge chat. Nothing was ever too much trouble and we honestly cannot thank the staff enough for looking after us and helping us welcome our little Ruby into the world �.. honestly if you're unsure wether to go to the Friarage or not.. go as it is a total different birthing experience!