The Barkantine Birth centre

18/08/2022

Our Barkantine Birth Centre is experiencing some operational pressures at present and will be closed until further notice. Our priority is keeping our patients and staff safe, so we thank you for your understanding. Women who were due to visit the centre will be contacted individually and our other maternity services at The Royal London Hospital remain open.

19/06/2022

💫✨ Alaine’s birth story ✨💫

“We think back on both our birth experiences often and fondly. Both babies were born at the Barkantine, and both times they went exactly as we had hoped.

I would like to thank you and the team for the support in my choice to give birth in the water, with minimal intervention.

Our children were born 1 year, seven months and 4 days apart. Both births took place in the pool in room 4! The babies came into the world as calmly as one could hope.

The space and facilities are world class and yet so homely.

The staff are amazing. Their confidence and competency inspired and influenced me to confidently give birth without epidural or medical intervention.

This experience was very empowering and something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I can’t thank you and the team enough!”

16/06/2022

✨💫 Danielle’s birth story 💫✨

“My second time birthing at the Barkantine was just as amazing as the first. The midwives consistently provided support throughout my pregnancy. I couldn't recommend them enough!

And a massive thank you to Chanel for safely bringing both of my blessings into this world.♥️”

07/06/2022

We are back! 👋🏻 💫

“I have taken a short break on our social media platforms recently, where the team and myself have been working hard to adapt to changes, challenges and supporting lots of births! 🏥

Our team at The Barkantine has evolved a lot over the last few months. We have seen some of our Midwives explore new avenues in their careers and others progress into new roles within the Barkantine. 🧳

We are excited to share with you our Barkantine Midwives and will be posting “meet your Midwife” bios over the next few weeks to introduce/reintroduce you to our team. 👩🏼‍⚕️

May has been our busiest month for births in 2022 so far! We have seen many familiar faces this month, with women returning to birth their second/third babies with us, and each has been so special. 👶🏻

Have you had a positive birth experience with us, and would you be happy to share it with others on Instagram and Facebook? 📱 📷

Please drop me a private message and I will get back to you. 📧 🖊

Looking forward to catching up with everyone soon. Thankyou, as ever, for all your support. 🌸”

-Chanel (Barkantine Midwife) 😘

02/05/2022

07703887365

Please use this number if you need to contact a Midwife at the Barkantine Birth Centre. ☎️

We apologise for the unexpected inconvenience.

We will be posting when our phone lines have returned to normal.

17/04/2022

A memory to share!

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21/03/2022

💫✨ Poppy’s birth story ✨💫

“I went into labour at 3am the night after my due date. After 19 hours of early labour at home, (with regular check-ins with the Barkantine team on the phone), we were invited in and my partner drove us to the birth centre.

We were met by our midwives Miriam and Cathy who instantly put us at ease. They stayed with me while by partner parked the car and then they let us settle into our rhythm. My waters broke soon after.

Miriam and Cathy were incredibly supportive throughout. They empowered me to have the birth that I had hoped for and Loxely was born in the birth pool at 4:30 am on 1 March.

I had to transfer to the Royal London for stitches, and Miriam and Cathy travelled with me. I cannot thank them enough for their care. It made all of the difference.

We returned to the Barkantine for postnatal care and breast feeding support, which was invaluable. The Barkantine team were empathetic, generous, knowledgable and supportive at every stage.

I am so glad that We chose the Barkantine Birth Centre for Loxley’s birth. I am certain that my positive birth and breast feeding journey was made possible because of the care and support I was given by this amazing team of midwives and other staff.”

19/03/2022

Colostrum Harvesting session Thursday 24th March, 10:30-11:15am:

An online session to answer any of your feeding questions and give you some useful tips and information around colostrum harvesting.

19/03/2022

Antenatal Getting Ready to Breastfeed session, Wednesday 23rd March 10-12pm:

A session for parents living in or giving birth in Tower Hamlets for preparing for feeding your baby.

19/03/2022

Virtual Breastfeeding support, Tuesday 22nd March 2-2:45pm:

An online session to answer any of your feeding questions and give you some useful tips and information.

11/03/2022

Colostrum Harvesting Session, Thursday 17th March 10:30-11:15am:

An online session to answer any of your feeding questions and give you some useful tips and information around colostrum harvesting.

11/03/2022

Antenatal Getting Ready to Breastfeed Workshop, Wednesday 16th March 10-12pm:

A session for parents living in or giving birth in Tower Hamlets for preparing for feeding your baby.