Water Births at Princess Royal Maternity Glasgow?

[lolita1990]

... Does anyone know whether Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in Glasgow has facilities for water births?

Just curious I'd like one but don't want to get my hopes up if I can't have one. I don't see the midwife to ask her for another few weeks.

Any info would be great

 

[broodyc]

There are water birthing pools in Princess Royal but there is no guarantee they will be available though. Every labour room does have an adjacent bathroom with a bath in it though so worst case if birthing pools were busy, you could run a nice bath xx

 

[lolita1990]

Thanks. I take it its first come first serve.

x

 

[broodyc]

Thanks. I take it its first come first serve.

x

Yeah, it's deffo first come first serve although I think the chance of it being free are high as many women can't use it due to complications or circumstances. I wasn't allowed as I had preeclampsia and was being induced and required constant monitoring xx

 

[CaptainMummy]

I had dd in he princess royal. My heart was set on a water birth, but I wasnt allowed as I was being induced. I begged and pleaded but it was a definite no. They definitely have the resources though x