Derriford Hospital - Plymouth devon

[hungary97]

Anyone know the chances of getting a water birth and do the rooms have a bath. Also does anyone know what happens when you go in to give birth.

Wish they let people do a tour it would put my mind so much at ease.

 

[Miss Wright]

Not sure about the water birth thing but I know they do have the facility. When I went in I was checked by a midwife and found to be 4cm so was admitted. I was shown to a delivery room (no bath) where I stayed until I gave birth 14 hours later! After I had Dylan they brought me tea and toast then I was shown to a bathroom to wash and get changed - there was a large bath in there. When I was all cleaned up they took me up to a ward at which point Dylan's Dad had to go home. I was really happy with the care I received, hope that's helpful!

 

[mrscitysmith]

I think there is only one delivery room with a bath, so it is pot luck if you get it. I don't think we have much choice thought really down here!

Good luck xx

 

[hungary97]

According to our abtebatal class the pool hardly gets used so if you want it make sure you alert them to it when you call to say your coming in

 

[mrscitysmith]

With my son I really fancied a water birth but then when I was labouring at home I had a bath and really didn't like the sensation of being in water which was such a surprise! I also wanted to be very active in labour bur found when the time came I wanted to be as still as possible. Lol, let's see what happens this time!