Hospital recommendations

Queen Elizabeth was great for us, my partner stayed through the entire process x

I was at the RVI, very good pre-birth (emergency c-section) however no partners overnight and a busy ward meant I felt I slipped through the cracks a little. If you’re low risk you can possibly give birth in the attached birthing centre and I think dads are able to stay with you there.

I had my little boy at Cramlington NSECH couldn’t fault them. Get your own room as well which is a bonus!

With my first I didn’t have a good experience personally, didn’t feel listened to at all and partner had to leave after A couple hours as I had my baby at night and went on a shared ward. Just given birth at Cramlington and that was my best experience and dad could stay the full time with a bed next to your bed ( you get your own room) and I felt they were amazing from start to finish!

i delivered at the QE and they were fantastic, very friendly and happy to help xx

I have heard generally good things about NSECH (including my own experience) and quite mixed things about the RVI. I know several people who had their first at RVI then second at NSECH as they didn't want to give birth at the RVI again

Gave birth last week at rvi and couldn’t fault them. Had planned to use the birthing centre but ended up having to go upstairs to deliver as my blood pressure was increasing. All the staff were fantastic!! Only down side was if you dont give birth in the birthing centre (you have to be low risk) and have to stay over night on the post natal ward its a 4 bed shared ward and nowhere for dad to stay over with you. Visiting hours for birth partner is 6am-10pm, also difficult to sleep as staff can be in and out to check on you and if there is anyone else on the ward - i was on my own for a few hours during the night but then someone else was admitted and our babies took it in turn to cry 🙈 x

RVI for both my babies. Induction for my first and partner was able to stay throughout, second birthing partner invited once I was in delivery. Second baby was spontaneous labour but I was allowed 2 birthing partners at any given time. Private en suite delivery room then put on a ward, first baby I got put in the birthing suite as it was closed and it was ideal, second baby was shared with 4 other mums. But our toddler was able to visit second time round and we were discharged the same day for each birth so not sure I’m the best person to give advice. But RVI didn’t let us down in our circumstances 🥰

Thank you everyone for your replies. I have opted for Cramlington as it’s important for me to have someone with me post birth due to having a horrible experience last time. Thank you :) This really helps