There are currently no restrictions in place within Maternity Services at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust with regard to COVID-19.

If you’re pregnant, you’re at greater risk of becoming seriously ill if you contract COVID-19. If you get COVID-19 later in your pregnancy (more than 28 weeks pregnant), your baby could also be at risk.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and go into labour, you’ll be advised to give birth in the obstetric unit.

Birth partners

If your birth partner has COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19, please consider whether it is essential for them to attend the unit with you or whether you could bring someone else. If you do still wish for them to accompany you, please contact the maternity unit on 01926 495321 ext 4552 prior to arrival. Your birth partner will be asked to wear a mask at all times when in the maternity unit to keep your baby, you, other parents and staff safe and well.

Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for pregnant women and people. Anyone who is pregnant is encouraged to access COVID-19 vaccination during the autumn winter programme, as pregnancy is deemed a clinical risk group for COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccination is available to anyone pregnant irrespective of their previous vaccination history and they should aim to get protected as soon as possible.

The easiest way to access COVID-19 vaccination is by:

  • Booking online through the NHS app.
  • Contacting your GP to arrange an appointment.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19, please contact:

The latest maternity information concerning COVID-19, can be found here: