Frome Homebirth Hub

17/09/2022

How have you been affected by the closures?

Concern among parents as Frome birthing centre stays closed until October

Local mothers and families have met with birthing groups and charities, representatives from Frome Birthing Centre and the Royal United Hospital in Bath, and town councillors, to discuss the impact on local women of Frome’s birthing facility remaining closed until at least October.

Home and community births in Frome have been suspended since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the town’s birthing centre was closed. Now, due to national staff shortages among midwives, the centre has remained temporarily shut and is not due to re-open until October.

Local women met with staff from Frome Birthing Centre and local childbirth groups at a meeting held at the town hall on Friday 2nd September. Then last week, Frome Town Council invited the groups to a council meeting where they could talk about the frustration and anxiety which is felt among expectant parents who are unable to give birth in the community.

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09/01/2018

Wow! Lots of all kinds of births here, simply beautiful!
We are all back in the swing of things here at Frome HomeBirth hub, ready to serve you!

06/12/2017

Although we are quiet on here, we are busy in the local community!
We won’t be delivering or collecting pools between the 19th of December and the 4th of Jan (unless a prior arrangement has been made) so please do get in touch ASAP if you need a get/return a pool over that period!
Kaz and Lucy

07/10/2017

Local charity ball raising money for the Ruh birthing suite.

Raising funds and drinking Prosecco?!?
The perfect night 😊

07/10/2017

Please get in touch if you need a low cost pool, kit and optional workshop!

30/09/2017

Frome NCT sling library launch!

07/07/2017

Been a bit quiet online recently, but the birth pool and kits are still dashing in and out! Please get in touch if you need a birthing pool soon!

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