Maternity and Neonatal Services

Our Maternity and Neonatal Services at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust provide comprehensive care for expectant parents and their newborns. We support families from pregnancy through to the early weeks of life, ensuring a safe and positive experience. Our dedicated team of midwives, doctors, and nurses prioritise the health and wellbeing of both mother and baby. We aim to deliver personalised care, promoting healthy pregnancies, safe births, and optimal neonatal outcomes. We’re here for you during pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal care.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust perinatal services include two sites:

Cannock Chase Hospital (CCH): which will be displayed on your app and letters as CCH – comprises of antenatal clinic and a sonography department where some of your appointments or scans may be completed.

*Please note there is a free shuttle service available for all patients from New Cross to Cannock Chase Hospital, if your appointment is here this will appear on the letter and Badger notes as CCH.

New Cross Hospital: is the main Maternity site (D Zone) which consists of:

Ground Floor:

Antenatal Clinic- 01902 695 145

Fetal Assessment unit- 01902 695 031

First Floor:

Neonatal unit- 01902 694 032

Second floor

Midwife led unit (MLU) 01902 694 033

Third Floor:

Maternity triage 01902 695 037

Maternity Induction unit. 01902 695 141

Community

Community Midwives- 01902 695140

Beyond the hospital, our services extend into the community We offer antenatal clinics at various locations, making care more accessible for expectant mothers. These community clinics provide essential check-ups, advice, and support throughout pregnancy. We also conduct home visits for postnatal care, ensuring mothers and newborns receive ongoing support in the comfort of their own homes. This integrated approach, encompassing both hospital and community-based services, allows us to provide comprehensive and continuous care for families in the Wolverhampton area.

Expecting a baby is a very exciting time, and our Perinatal Services at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are passionate about delivering ‘excellence as standard’ for all our parents and newborn babies.

Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals will work with you to deliver safe standards of care throughout your pregnancy journey. We support families during all stages of their pregnancy – from their very first appointment through to labour and post-natal support. We offer low and high-risk pathways of care and birth options based on your risks and individual choices and experiences.

Our aim is to offer you specialist support throughout and to keep you as informed as possible – so that you can make the very best care choices for you and your baby. We provide comprehensive care at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

Your Maternity Journey with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust: Where Do I Start?

https://youtu.be/VOnhRiDK6rQ

Congratulations on your pregnancy! We are looking forward to welcoming you to RWT

To ensure you receive the best possible care from the start, you can register your pregnancy with us by completing the self-referral (Click Here). At The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, we manage maternity referrals for Wolverhampton, Cannock and South Staffordshire GP practices. If you are unsure if your practice is under New Cross please contact your GP reception who can provide you with this information. We recommend you book your pregnancy with us as soon as possible so we can provide the safest and most appropriate care individual to you.

Our community team will then assess your referral, and we will contact you within 14 days to schedule your initial appointment.

Important: If you have any concerns about your pregnancy before your appointment, please contact your GP immediately. Alternatively, you can contact 111 for advice.

Wolverhampton Road
Heath Town
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 0QP

Contact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)