Maternity Visiting Arrangements
We know that support from partners, co-parents, family members and friends can make a real difference throughout pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood.
We are committed to making sure all women and birthing people receiving maternity care with us, either in hospital or in the community, receive safe, personalised care.
To help us do this, we ask that visitors follow our guidance on this page.
Antenatal Appointments
- You may bring up to two support people to your first appointment.
- For all other antenatal appointments, one support person may attend with you.
- We recommend that children under 16 do not attend antenatal appointments. However, we understand that childcare is not always available.
If you need to bring your child(ren) with you, please let us know before your appointment by calling:
Calderdale Royal Hospital: 01422 224580
Huddersfield Royal Hospital: 01484 342666
Induction of Labour
- We recommend birth partners go home to rest overnight during induction of labour, but we do have recliner chairs available if one support person chooses to stay.
- If a birth partner is at home when labour progresses, staff will contact them and ask them to return to the hospital.
- Otherwise, our usual visiting hours will be 8am to 9pm for one support person
- Please read our guidance for overnight stays (opens in pdf).
- Up to two additional visitors are welcome between 2pm and 8pm. This includes children.
Labour and Birth
- You may have two birth partners with you throughout labour and birth.
- If you need to go to theatre, one birth partner may accompany you.
Antenatal and Postnatal Wards
- One support person is welcome to stay overnight. Otherwise, our usual visiting hours will be 8am to 9pm for one support person.
- Please see our guidance for overnight stays.
- Up to two additional visitors are welcome between 2pm and 8pm.
- The baby's brothers and sisters may visit on the ward.
- Please ensure that children are always supervised in the ward.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all families.