Maternity services
Our hospitals provide maternity care for more than 8,000 women every year
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About our maternity services
Your maternity services team at NUH is here to support you throughout your journey to parenthood, from conception to those special days after your baby arrives.
Our hospitals provide maternity care for more than 8,000 women every year from across Nottinghamshire and further. Our maternity staff are passionate about the care they offer and tailor your pregnancy, birth and post-natal care to meet your needs.
We offer a wide range of choice and support for all women and families, from midwifery-led birthing units, to specialised neonatal care and home birth support. Our staff are there to keep you updated of each decision throughout your journey, helping you to remain informed and to have the positive experience that all mothers deserve.
Self-refer to NUH Maternity
From 1 April 2025 the way you can register for an appointment once you have found out that you are pregnant is changing. You will no longer need to go to your GP in the first instance and can get an appointment with a Midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) by completing an online referral.
You can do this by completing the self referral form. You should also do this if you have moved to Nottingham area during your pregnancy. The form will then go straight to the Maternity Community Administration Team who will organise your registration and telephone you to verify details and arrange your booking appointment with your local midwives. They will aim to complete your booking between 8 to 10 weeks of pregnancy.
We aim to contact you between 3-5 working days. If you are already 8 weeks or more when you submit your referral you may be contacted sooner.
If you require assistance completing your form, please contact us on 0115 883 8928 Monday-Friday 0930-1530.
Contacting Maternity
If you are pregnant and think you may need to come into hospital unexpectedly or in labour, please ring our Maternity Advice Line first on 0115 970 9777.
This allows you to speak with a midwife first, ensuring you are directed to the best place or provided with the best support/advice straight away. The Maternity Advice Line is free to call, open 24 hours a day, and manned by one of our friendly midwives.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, the service "Relay UK" can provide support.
Routine Appointments
Please continue to call your community midwifery team for routine appointments. If you receive a positive Covid-19 PCR test, call 0115 962 7956.
| Department | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| City Maternity Unit | 0115 969 1169 |
| City Labour Suite | 0115 969 1169 Ext: 76710 |
| Bonington Ward | 0115 969 1169 Ext: 55162 |
| QMC Maternity Unit | 0115 924 9924 Ext: 86672 |
| QMC Labour Suite | 0115 924 9924 Ext: 81032 |
| Lawrence Ward | 0115 969 1169 Ext: 55174 |
| Ward B26 | 0115 924 9924 Ext: 89026 |
| Ward C29 | 0115 924 9924 Ext: 89029 |
Important Notice: Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to emails directly related to your pregnancy, as any questions must be answered in light of your full pregnancy history.
For urgent concerns, please call the Midwifery emergency mobile number listed at the front of your notes between 9am - 5pm, Monday – Friday, or contact the NEMS out-of-hours service (also listed in the front of your notes) outside office hours.
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Maternity Survey 2025
Did you give birth in January or February 2025? Take part in the NHS Maternity Survey to help us understand what works well and what needs improvement.
We would love to hear your feedback.
Find out more: https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/tell-us-what-your-maternity-care-was-you-2024