A very warm welcome to the Rosie. Our aim is to support you in providing the best possible experience of pregnancy and childbirth. We seek to achieve this by involving you in all aspects of your care and enabling you to establish a meaningful and supportive relationship with your maternity care providers. It's important to us that you feel confident and safe in the care you receive.
You're pregnant/how to self-refer
What to do next if you have a positive pregnancy test or have recently moved to the area.
Notification of pregnancy (for professionals)
Out of area referrals or referrals to the Maternal Medicine Service for complex pregnancies.
Place of birth options
The Rosie offers three locations for labour and birth – home, Rosie birth centre (RBC) or delivery unit.
Community maternity care
Our dedicated and committed Community Midwives (CMW) and Maternity Support Workers (MSW) work within our local communities offering a range of services from both hospital and community settings.
Antenatal education
At The Rosie, we offer a range of classes designed to guide you through pregnancy, labour, and early parenthood with confidence.
Ultrasound
If you are pregnant in England you will be offered 2 ultrasound scans: An ultrasound scan at around 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy and one at around 18-21 weeks.
Labour and birth
Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, including our induction of labour workshop.
After birth
Providing advice and support for infant breast feeding, keeping your baby warm and other postnatal topics.
Going home
Depending on the type of birth you have and if both you and your baby are well, you can go home between 2 and 24 hours after the birth.
Perinatal mental health and wellbeing
Information and resources on mental health and wellbeing during and after pregnancy.
Support groups
Find out about a range of groups that are available to support you during and after your pregnancy journey.