Overnight Visiting for Birth Partners

We understand that it is extremely important to have your birth partner with you during your preparation for birth, the process of labour and for when your baby is born. Because of this, birth partners are more than welcome to stay overnight in hospitals in Northamptonshire.

Having your birth partner there will provide you with:

Crucial support during labour
Emotional reassurance
Help with settling and feeding the baby
Help with any of your needs during your stay.

Guidance for Overnight Stay for Birth Partners

There will be multiple facilities available to birthing partners, including:

A dedicated toilet (to be used between 10 pm and 8 am).
A chair in each bay space.
Refreshments available from the drink station.
Hospital restaurant and food outlets in the main entrance.

Additional information includes:

Refrain from leaving or wandering around the ward between 10 pm and 8 am.
Please remain fully clothed at all times and do not sleep in any of the beds.
There is zero tolerance for aggressive and disruptive behaviour.
Please use the hand gel and wash your hands when entering and leaving the ward.
If you have been ill or in close contact with someone who has diarrhoea or vomiting, a flu-like or contagious illness in the last 48 hours, please do not come into the maternity unit.

You can see more details in the pamphlet below.

Night Mode

To ensure the safety and comfort of our patients and staff, we have made the necessary adaptations and introduced a ‘code of conduct.’ The code of conduct will be available to view on the ward. Please visit our website to familiarise yourself with these requirements. This will help us to minimise disruption and protect the well-being of all in our care. Thank you for your support. We’re excited to welcome birth partners back overnight.

As a part of night mode, between 10 pm and 6 am, the following must be followed: