Our consultant-led unit at the William Harvey Hospital offers specialised obstetric care for women with complications, as well as for those who would prefer to give birth where there is immediate access to specialist services.
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| Facilities | The labour ward has nine delivery rooms including a larger room for twin deliveries or for HDU. There are four induction of labour rooms which also include a pool delivery for women wanting to labour or deliver in water. We have a dedicated obstetric theatre and recovery room with two beds. |
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