Official Opening
Professor Cathy Warwick Chief Executive of the Royal College of Midwives officially opened the Midwife Led Unit of Blackpool Victoria Hospital on Wednesday 26th February 2014.Cathy Warwick "It is wonderful to see midwives, staff and managers working together as a team to give first class quality care to women.''
What is a Midwife Led Unit?
"Midwifery units or birth centres are run by midwives without the medical facilities of a hospital.They can be next to a main hospital maternity unit (‘alongside’) or completely separate from hospital (‘freestanding’). Because most women can give birth without needing medical interventions, these units can be a good choice. However, if complications arise during your pregnancy or labour you may be advised to change your plan and give birth at an obstetic unit." NCT
The Blackpool Midwife Led Unit runs alongside the Obstetic Unit giving the best of both worlds.