Broadlands Birth Centre

Based within the Princess Anne Hospital, Broadlands Birth Centre is defined as an ‘alongside midwifery unit’ or a ‘co-located birth centre’.

Broadlands Birth Centre is suitable for women wishing to have a natural birth in a home-like atmosphere. It is a midwife-led unit, with midwives taking primary responsibility for your care during labour and birth. Choosing to birth here is only recommended if you have had a straightforward pregnancy, without concerns about your wellbeing or that of your baby.

Based within the Princess Anne Hospital, Broadlands Birth Centre is defined as an ‘alongside midwifery unit’ or a ‘co-located birth centre’ because obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal services are available within the same building should they be required. Broadlands is on E level – one floor above labour ward.

We have four birthing rooms, two of which have ensuite facilities. These rooms are equipped with comfortable birthing aids such as balls, beanbags, special chairs and stools and provide a relaxed environment for you and your partner.

In addition, there are two spacious pool rooms equipped with adjustable lighting that can be used during labour and /or birth.

Visiting hours:

Partners can visit anytime form 9am to 9pm.

General visiting hours are 2. 30pm to 4pm and 7pm to 8. 30pm.