St Marys Birth Centre

We had hoped that our baby might be born at St Mary's, but circumstances meant this didn't happen. We then went to St Mary's for the aftercare for 2 nights and I can not express how good the overall experience there was. The staff were so helpful and gave us the condidence during those first few days of being new parents. We were both emotional when the time came to leave. If I could give 6 stars I would.

Cannot thank the staff at St Mary’s enough for the help and support they provided for my wife and newborn son. Fantastic staff, especially Rachel and extremely capable students. This is a phenomenal service and I would recommend all first time parents to take advantage.

I had a great care at this hospital after I had a birth. All of midwives were very professional, amazing, caring and kind. They came to check on me and baby regularly, always asked me how I feel. I was very tired from suffering a difficult birth but they helped me and baby a lot and made me feel so much better.I really appreciate it, can't thank them enough. What a amazing team.

We don't see any reason why low risk pregnant ladies shouldn't opt for delivery there (of course, as per advised by mid wife). Mid wife at St. Mary encourage and consider your birthplan. They helped us aromatherapy along with other items on birthplan. If you don't deliver there, post birth is really helpful there due to regular support/visit/guidance by midwives there. After-birth check that happens after couple of days of birth - all that can happen there.Only one concern - as ladies with their babies live there in same big size hall separated by curtains - babies startle and cry when other child cries. You may get confused if the child crying is yours or not during night & can keep you on toes. But that should not stop you from getting beniffied by this facilities and expert midwives. Grateful. Thanks.

I honestly have no words to describe how amazing everyone is here and how grateful I am for them and their hard work. Everyone is polite, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. After giving birth at the LRI and having a bad experience with no support, I asked to be transferred here and it was the best decision. They helped me a lot with breastfeeding and one of the midwives even brought me toast because I was so focused on the baby that I was not eating. Yesterday I needed some Extra help and I called them at 1 at night and they were again amazing.

Without question, making the decision to birth our second baby at St Mary's was quite certainly the right one. Following a long and difficult first labour at QMC 2 years ago, we wanted to opt for something different.Staff at St Mary's welcomed us with open arms when we went to visit initially at 36 weeks. They were well informed, supportive and so passionate about the high level care they provide for women. Naomi, who looked after us at that visit, was incredibly lovely, warm and welcoming.Fast forward 4 weeks and 4 days later, we arrived at the birth centre to birth our second baby. Upon arrival, we were met by Kelly and Vicky who had already filled the birthing pool up following our phonecall to the centre 45 minutes earlier. As I arrived fully dilated, they supported my decision to get straight into the water; we were given space in the room where the birthing pool was, whilst both midwives were in the next room and came back in every 15 mins or so to monitor baby and when we asked for assistance.Their expertise was second to none. Throughout the second stage of labour, they offered so many suggestions of different positions to try and make me as comfortable as possible. Both Kelly and Vicky were incredibly professional, yet personable and we felt so well supported at all times. Alongside this support, a short time before our baby was born, Nicole, another midwife arrived armed with Clary Sage for me to inhale when I wasn't experiencing a contraction. This was something that was greatly received and within moments after inhaling this, things progressed and within a few moments, following only a 5 hour labour, our baby was born. It is incredible to think at that point, 3(!) highly experienced midwives were supporting me throughout my birth and I trusted them implicitly.The aftercare we received at the centre was also superb - from being stitched up, to being helped to wash, the tea and toast. We left the centre in awe of these amazing women and so incredibly grateful for their skill and expertise. We were saddened to hear that this facility is potentially in the future going to be closed; this can not happen. More women need to know about this wonderful resource and I would encourage any pregnant lady to visit and experience the high level of care we did.Naomi, Kelly, Vicky and Nicole and all staff at St Mary's Birth Centre - a truly huge thank you. We will continue to share our experience with others and promote this amazing facility, in the hope that it remains here for many, many years to come.

Had the most incredible experience at St Mary's Birth Centre. The team are so kind and caring and all of the midwives are amazing. If you are a low risk woman looking for a natural and positive birth experience, I would highly recommend going here. The rooms and facilities are also great post birth, and the aftercare was unbeatable. Thank you again to the team, you're all amazing!

The best decision that I made after having my baby, was to come and spend 3 nights at St Mary's Birth Centre. Such an amazing but underused resource. All the midwives are lovely and couldn't do enough for you. They support you with breastfeeding or anything else that you need help with, even if it's just to rest for a few days after the ordeal of childbirth.Don't listen to any rumours that St Mary's is closing, it's still very much open and more people need to utilise this amazing place!The best way of describing my experience of staying here, is that it was like being in a safe cocoon for 3 days, where I felt safe and supported in my transition of being a new mum.

So kind, helpful, supportive. Relly madw transition to parenthood smoother, through knowledge and reassurance.Cant really express how wonderful the people at St Marys are. The empathy and passion for midwifery is clear to see and such a supportive environment to empower mums.