Coronavirus (COVID-19)
If you are currently pregnant or are receiving postnatal care from the midwifery team and you have recently tested positive for Covid-19, can you please ensure that you contact your team midwives or maternity triage department for advice and assessment.
Covid-19 Testing
All pregnant women are offered Covid testing ahead of or on admission to hospital. This is important to ensure all women are cared for appropriately. We would also like to advise you that room allocation is dependent on clinical need and may change during your stay.
The Scottish Government, along with NHS Forth Valley, continue to recommend the Covid-19 vaccination for all pregnant women and further information and advice can be found on the NHS Inform website.
Vaccination Clinics for Pregnant Women
Women at any stage of pregnancy can get their Covid-19, flu and whooping cough vaccinations (including their Covid-19 booster, if eligible) at special maternity vaccination clinics which will be advertised on social media within the Women and Children’s Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
The Covid-19 vaccine is strongly recommended during pregnancy as vaccination is the best way to protect pregnant women and their babies against the known risks of Covid-19.
If you have any questions, please contact your Midwife or Obstetrician. More information about the vaccination can be found on our Covid-19 Vaccination page and for further advice go to NHS Inform.
- Important information about pregnancy and breastfeeding & newborn babies
- Information sheet and decision aid
- COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)
Visiting Arrangements
Details of the latest visiting arrangements for maternity and neonatal services can be found here. This guidance relates to hospital appointments and scans and not routine antenatal appointments in GP practices and health centres where women should continue to attend unaccompanied.
Antenatal Classes
Our antenatal parent education is currently being delivered over IT platforms, including this website and free access to the Solihull Approach Online Antenatal Course for Pregnant Women in Scotland. See the poster for more information and follow the link for access.
We can offer the use of Near Me video facilities for additional parent educational needs and we aim to continuously review and update our resources.
Triage
Our triage department remains open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and we encourage women in labour to contact them on 01324 567098. Even when isolating it’s vital you report reduced movements immediately. Click on link below:
Breastfeeding
- UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative has released guidance on Coronavirus and Breastfeeding.
- Important information about pregnancy and breastfeeding & newborn babies
Further Help
We understand this is a difficult time for people who are expecting or have recently had their baby. We would encourage women and their families who have any further questions regarding these changes, to contact their midwife who will be pleased to help.
The majority of our services, including all inpatient services, are based in the Women’s and Children Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. These include a women’s outpatient clinic and investigations unit, women’s day care unit, gynaecology services and labour suite.
However midwifery outpatient services are also held at Stirling Health & Care Village as well as in a number of other community locations across Forth Valley.
Information Leaflets
Downloadable Maternity information leaflets.
Coronavirus resources
Positive Pregnancy Test – What Next?
All women are offered an opportunity to book a first appointment with a midwife, who will help them plan their pregnancy care. Women should arrange an appointment with a midwife as early as possible after learning of the pregnancy. Find out what you need to do.
Useful Numbers
Maternity Triage
If you have any questions about your pregnancy or if you think that you may be in labour call triage on 01324 567 098
Wards
| Reception | 01324 567 300 |
| Ward 6 – Gynaecology | 01324 566 388 |
| Ward 7 – Labour Ward | 01324 567 240 |
| Ward 8 – Antenatal/Postnatal | 01324 567 262 |
Visiting Times
| Ward 6 Gynaecology Ward |
11am to 8pm for one named person. All other visitors – 3pm to 4pm and 7pm to 8pm. |
| Ward 7 Labour Ward |
Open visiting is not allowed during labour, only the two named birth partners will be given access to Ward 7. Two named birth partners can be with labouring woman. |
| Ward 8 Antenatal/Postnatal Ward |
9am to 10pm for one birthing partner. All other visitors – 11am to 8pm. For transitional care speak to ward staff. |
| Children’s Ward | 10am to 7pm, 2 per bed (unless resident parent or carer) |
Location
We have our own separate entrance to the left of the Forth Valley Royal Hospital main entrance which is locked overnight. If you arrive in the evening there is a night entrance door to the right. A buzzer operated door entry system will connect you directly to the Ward where staff can automatically unlock the door.