Leicester Royal stay/birth

Hi, I had my first baby at the General and planned to for my second. I’ve been moved to the Royal now due to baby health complications. Does anyone know what the visiting/staying over rules are for the dad at the Royal? Thanks x

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Also can my 3year old visit ?

9pm for the dads

When ur on the main ward its 9am- 9pm for partners. Other visitors can come between 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Pretty sure ur 3yr old can visit but might only be in visiting times.

On labour and delivery birthing partner can be there the whole time

Thanks both. Is partner usually allowed to sleep over right after birth? My partner had to leave after a couple of hours due to covid restrictions so don’t know what the norm is x

*for my first baby 3 years ago

I had a c section so not sure, but i believe thy will not move u to the ward in the middle of the night, so possibly. Maybe ask ur midwife at ur next appointment

9am-9pm for partners and your own children.

Partners can stay all the time on the birthing suite but once moved to the ward they have to leave. I was moved at about 1:30am to the ward and hubby went home.

Be prepared for some of the most inconsiderate people also staying on the ward. Talking on phones all night, playing music all night, keeping lights on. The babies are a dream compared to some of the mothers.

Staff were lovely though.I had a 5 night stay due to baby needing antibiotics.

oh my gosh, right?!?!? I couldn’t believe it when one lovely woman decided a 5am loudspeaker conversation was acceptable!
Agree that staff are excellent though!

The thought of being left recovering after birth, with a baby overnight, without your partner there to help is what is most stressing me out!

yes I have this feeling too. Unfortunately I’ve done it once before in covid times so just hoping this time is better with more support at the hospital. Good luck to you x

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