Maternity at Raigmore Hospital
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The maternity unit at Raigmore Hospital is an obstetric unit, also called a consultant-led unit or a labour ward.
Important: Ward contacts
Do remember there are many people here to help and support you, and answer any questions you might have. Never be afraid to ask.
- phone 01463 704 374
- or phone 01463 704 354
- phone 01463 705 378
- phone 01463 705 377
- or phone 01463 705 284
- phone 01463 704 375
Maternity Day Assessment Unit:
- phone 01463 705 284
About the maternity unit
Staff at the maternity unit provide midwifery, obstetric, medical, neonatal and anaesthetic care.
You will be advised to give birth in the maternity unit at Raigmore Hospital if you or your baby may need care from an obstetrician or other healthcare professionals before, during or after labour. Women with a straightforward pregnancy may still choose to give birth in Raigmore.
Midwives will care for you during labour and birth, and medical care is available.
Aims of our maternity unit
- a relaxed, friendly and professional atmosphere driven by quality and team work
- the provision of safe, effective and evidence-based woman-centred care
- everyone to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion
- staff committed to continuous professional development
- open and honest communication
- a clean, tidy and safe environment
Travel
See a toilet stop map for pregnant women travelling between Raigmore and Caithness.
Maternity wards
Labour suite
Our labour ward is situated on the first floor of the maternity unit, in Zone 8 of Raigmore Hospital.
Labour suite
Ward 10
Ward 10 is situated on the first floor of the maternity unit in Zone 8, along from the labour ward.
Ward 10
Neonatal unit
We hope the following information equips you to feel a little more prepared.
Neonatal unitMaternity at Raigmore Hospital
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Maternity at Raigmore Hospital
The maternity unit at Raigmore Hospital is an obstetric unit, also called a consultant-led unit or a labour ward.
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Labour suite
Our labour ward is situated on the first floor of the maternity unit, in Zone 8 of Raigmore Hospital.
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Ward 10
Ward 10 is situated on the first floor of the maternity unit in Zone 8, along from the labour ward.
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Ward 9A
Ward 9A is situated on the ground floor of the maternity unit in Zone 8.
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Neonatal unit
We recognise being a parent of a premature or sick baby in the neonatal unit may be overwhelming, confusing and frigh...