We provide care during pregnancy, labour birth and postnatally for around 3000 women and pregnant people and their babies each year in our maternity unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
We recognise that pregnancy and birth are really important times for you and your family and we will support your individual birth choices with high quality, tailored care which is centred around your individual needs. Our dedicated midwives, doctors, maternity healthcare assistants and support staff are committed to giving you personalised care of the highest standard.
Maternity Care Standards
The Maternity Care Standards by Healthcare Improvement Scotland sets out expectations for safe, effective and person-centred maternity care. NHS Forth Valley is committed to delivering care in line with these standards, ensuring women, birthing people and their baby receive compassionate, consistent and high-quality care and support that reflects their individual needs and circumstances.
Within the sections below, we hope to provide information and support to prepare you for pregnancy, labour, birth, and the early days of parenting.