Royal Alexandra Hospital Maternity

13/07/2023

We are gradually re-introducing our hypnobirthing classes 🎉

For more information or to book please email Arlene.Gibson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

21/04/2023

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak To Everyone 🙏

To all our patients, colleagues, friends marking the end of and sharing in these celebrations. May this special occasion bring you peace, happiness, and blessings.

Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones! 🙏

21/04/2023

Feedback Friday

10/04/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfhfFG4Mlc

Contraception is probably the last thing you think about while you are pregnant; but did you know you can get pregnant as quickly as 3 weeks after your baby is born!

Have a look at this short video and discuss your preferences with your midwife to ensure we get the right method for you to include in your birth plan.

Some long acting methods are available in the hospital before you are discharged home with your baby.

An animation which explains why it is beneficial for expectant parents to consider postnatal contraception as part of their routine birth plan. The film high...

05/04/2023

Introducing the Acorn Birthing Suite.

Located in Inverclyde Maternity Unit, the Acorn Birthing suite provides a "home from home" environment for women with uncomplicated pregnancies.

Our large birthing suite is equipped with a state-of-the-art birthing pool and en-suite facilities.

We have mood lighting and a sound system should you choose to bring your own music. We have a range of aids available including TENS machines, birthing balls and our birthing system

Intermittent auscultation is promoted allowing you the freedom to be fully mobile.

Due to the intimate nature of our birthing unit, we can accommodate most requests for multiple birth supporters and visiting for family members.

The average length of stay following the birth of your baby is 4-6 hours. Our team of midwives will offer support with all aspects of infant feeding and practical parenting skills.

Should you feel the need to stay longer we have a comfortable postnatal room available.

If you like to consider birthing your baby within our maternity unit, please discuss with your midwife at your next appointment or contact us on : 01475 504619 to arrange a visit.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family.

01/04/2023

Congratulations to all our February families

27/03/2023

Scotland's Baby Box

Click the link below to see what is inside:
https://youtu.be/HZEWsGWdMOg

The Baby Box helps families prepare for the arrival of their baby. New babies need a surprising amount of stuff! Scotland’s Baby Box is packed full of clothes, bedding and lots of other useful things to help give your baby the best possible start in life. The Box also provides a safe and comfortable place for your baby to sleep. It comes with a mattress and bedding that fits perfectly.

To get the box, speak to your midwife will fill in a Baby Box registration card with you between your 16-22 or 28 week appointment. Your midwife will send this card away to register you for your Baby Box, so you won’t need to do anything else. The Baby Box will be delivered to your home between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.

New babies need a surprising amount of stuff! Scotland’s Baby Box is packed full of clothes, bedding and lots of other useful things to help give your baby t...

01/03/2023

Congratulations to all our January families

03/02/2023

Congratulations to all our 2022 families.

01/02/2023

Congratulations to all our December families

30/01/2023

At the Royal Alexandra Consultant Led Labour Ward (CLU) we have worked hard to provide a calm and relaxed environment for you to birth your baby.

If Continuous Fetal Monitoring is required, we have wireless CTG monitoring available in all of our birthing rooms which provides the opportunity for freedom of movement. This monitoring can also be submerged in water – which allows you to make use of our large corner baths for pain relief during labour.

We are able to provide tools such as birthing balls, bean bags and a CUB chair to facilitate a wide range of positions and promote the use of these.

Recently we have invested in Bluetooth enabled speakers which also provide a beautiful sparkly light projection to add to the atmosphere

11/01/2023

Congratulations to all our November families

09/01/2023

We want to make sure your birthing environment is right for you, what does this look like to you and how can we make sure you have a positive early parenting experience?

Please share your experiences through our survey.
https://link.webropol.com/s/maternityexperiences

We want to make sure your birthing environment is right for you, what does this look like to you and how can we make sure you have a positive early parenting experience?

Please share your experiences through our survey.

https://link.webropol.com/s/maternityexperiences

20/12/2022

If you’d like to help NHSGGC improve Maternity Visiting across the health board share your details through this link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5JmmENTIEVjYJLvSv3cugDYZ1UQVgwM1M1TEZMSUk4MDQ0RVVIUDNZQVhVMyQlQCN0PWcu

If you’d like to help NHSGGC improve Maternity Visiting across the health board share your details through this link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=veDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5JmmENTIEVjYJLvSv3cugDYZ1UQVgwM1M1TEZMSUk4MDQ0RVVIUDNZQVhVMyQlQCN0PWcu

18/12/2022

NHSGGC want to hear from you about your experience of Maternity and Neonatal services. See the post below to share your experiences.

NHSGGC want to hear from you about your experience of Maternity and Neonatal services, share your experiences of care through the link below and help us develop our new 5 year strategy



https://link.webropol.com/s/MaternityExperiences

15/12/2022

Please be aware of the urgent safety advice about baby self feeding pillows

Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.

14/12/2022

Congratulations to all our October families

28/11/2022

Here at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Community Maternity Unit (CMU) we are proud to offer quality, low risk care and support you to birth your baby in a calm environment.

Our Sapphire Room features our birthing pool allowing you to immerse in warm water through your labour and the birth of your baby. While our Emerald and Ruby rooms offer large corner baths for use in labour. We encourage mobilisation for an active and upright birth.

If you are interested in birthing your baby in the CMU, we'd love to hear from you. Speak to your midwife who would be delighted to discuss your care plan.

If you live out with our catchment area please speak to your community midwife who can arrange for your care to be transferred.